Luxman K-8

The Luxman K-8 is a single-motor, two-head stereo cassette deck. The hardware outlived the paperwork.

The K-8 was a straightforward mechanical-transport deck with Dolby B noise reduction. Its published figures are honest, modest numbers: frequency response of 30 Hz–14 kHz, wow and flutter rated at 0.06% WRMS, and signal-to-noise of 56 dB with Dolby off, improving to 64 dB with it engaged. It accepted line input at 80 mV or mic at 0.35 mV, and put out 0.5 V from the line outputs. The deck measures 440 x 138 x 230 mm and weighs 5.2 kg, drawing 22W. A period review noted its recording level controls were coupled by a slip clutch, with a single knob for playback level HiFI-Stereo (1982, p.45).

Known specifications, all corroborated by at least two independent sources:

• 4-track, 2-channel stereo; 1-7/8 ips tape speed
• 2 heads, 1 motor, mechanical transport
• Frequency response: 30 Hz–14 kHz
• Wow and flutter: 0.06% WRMS
• S/N: 56 dB (Dolby off) / 64 dB (Dolby B on)
• Input: 80 mV line / 0.35 mV mic; Output: 0.5 V line
• Dimensions: 440 x 138 x 230 mm; 5.2 kg; 22W

eBay Listings

Luxman K-8 Stereo Cassette Deck - New Belts, Serviced - Look

$400

Luxman Cassette Deck Ad, 1977, K-15, K-8, Specs, Article, In

$9.99

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