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 deck that Luxman made between 1987 and 1993. It was first sold in 1988. It belongs to a series that includes the DAT model KD-117. The K-111 has 2 heads and a dual motor logic transport, and it was made in Japan. It is the 2-head version of the K-112, so it's the more accessible deck in the same family. Some owners find the looks a bit off, but they also call it 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 K-111 uses a dual motor logic transport and was built in Japan. The basic design is shared with the K-112. The difference is the head count: the K-111 has 2 heads where the K-112 has 3.

Context

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

Market

Examples of the K-111 have turned up on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, with observed prices of $119.98 USD and CA$120.00. A service manual is available for purchase.

Similar items on eBay

No exact Luxman K 111 listings are live right now — these searches show current Luxman and similar vintage audio gear on eBay:

Search Luxman K 111 on eBay Browse Luxman audio gear on eBay

As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.