Luxman D-102 (1984–1986)
The Luxman D-102 is a compact disc player made from 1984 to 1986. Per period documentation, it was the first player to use Luxman's own L0-D202 DAC chip. The chip is a 14-bit, 4-times oversampling design, and Luxman developed it specifically to satisfy the requirements of a 14-bit system. That was an odd choice at a time when many manufacturers were chasing the then-new 16-bit standard.
The specs are straightforward. Frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB, signal-to-noise ratio is 94dB, and total harmonic distortion is rated at 0.003%. Output is a standard 2V. There is a DC servo circuit with direct output from the DAC.
The D-102 is a compact, no-frills unit measuring 438 × 96 × 305mm and weighing 5.8kg. It was listed among Luxman's offerings in period equipment directories.
Known Specs
- DAC: Proprietary Luxman L0-D202, 14-bit, 4-times oversampling
- Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 94dB
- Dynamic range: 94dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.003%
- Output level: 2V
- Dimensions: 438 × 96 × 305mm
- Weight: 5.8kg
Plenty is missing from the record. There is no original price, no channel separation figure, no digital filter details, and no documented remote control or headphone jack specifics. No contemporary review opinions or common failure notes have surfaced either.
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