Luxman K-111 (1987–1993)

A stereo cassette deck from Luxman’s late-1980s lineup, built in Japan with dual motors and Dolby HX Pro support.

Overview

The Luxman K-111 is a stereo cassette tape deck manufactured by Luxman between 1987 and 1993. It was first sold in 1988 and is part of a series that includes the DAT model KD-117. The K-111 features a 2-head design with a dual motor logic transport and was made in Japan. It serves as the 2-head version of the K-112, offering a more accessible configuration within the same family. Despite some subjective critiques about its appearance, owners have described it as a rare find and an excellent playback deck with reliable performance.

Specifications

Type	2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track system	4-track 2-channel stereo
Tape speed	4.8 cm/s
Heads	1 x record/playback head, 1 x erase head
Motor	2-motor
Wow and Flutter	0.06%
Total Harmonic Distortion	1.0%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	72dB (dolby C)
Frequency Response Normal	20-16000 HZ
Frequency Response FeCr	20-16000 HZ
Frequency Response CrO2	20-18000 HZ
Noise Reduction System	Dolby B-C NR
Features	Dolby HX Pro, HEXALAM Recording

Design

The Luxman K-111 uses a dual motor logic transport and was constructed in Japan. It shares its fundamental design with the K-112 but implements a 2-head configuration instead of a 3-head layout.

Context

The K-111 was introduced by Luxman in 1988 as part of a broader cassette and digital audio lineup that included the KD-117 DAT deck. It competed in the high-fidelity home audio market alongside other premium cassette decks of the era.

Market

Examples of the Luxman K-111 have been listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, with prices observed at $119.98 USD and CA$120.00. A service manual is available for purchase, supporting maintenance and repair efforts.