Luxman L-220 (1982–1985)
At 6.7 kg, it doesn't take over the shelf like a brute. It sits there, champagne-faced and quiet, and puts out 50 clean watts.
Overview
The Luxman L-220 is a stereo integrated amplifier built in Japan between 1982 and 1985. It belongs to a modest lineage that includes the L-210 and L-230. It's compact for its era at just 111 mm tall, and it was designed for listeners who valued precision over presence. Owners report a balanced, detailed sound, with a reputation for accuracy rather than warmth or coloration. It was marketed under names like "Luxman L-220 Duo Beta," but no documentation confirms the duobeta circuit topology commonly associated with higher-end models in the Revolver series. The design also lacks the massive transformers and block capacitors described in contemporaneous high-end Luxman amplifiers, which suggests a more restrained internal architecture. Inputs are phono (MM), tuner, AUX/DAD, monitor, and main in. Two tape loops allow bidirectional dubbing and monitoring, which was standard for the time.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Luxman |
| Product type | stereo integrated amplifier |
| Years of manufacture | 1982 - 1985 |
| Made in | Japan |
| Power Output | 50Wx2 (8Ω, 1kHz) |
| Total harmonic distortion factor | 0.02% |
| Input Sensitivity | Phono (MM): 1.8mV; Tuner: 160mV |
| Power consumption | 125 W |
| External dimensions | Width 453 x Height 111 x Depth 317 mm |
| Weight | 6.7 kg |
| Original price | approximately 700 DM |
Collectibility & Value
The Luxman L-220 turns up occasionally on the used market, typically described as fully functional with cosmetic wear such as scratches. One listing noted a unit in "near mint condition, serviced and cleaned." A replacement speaker terminal for the model was listed at €43, so some parts remain available. No broader data on common failures or service complexity exists. Current market value is uncorroborated across multiple sources, and no widespread collector premium has been documented.
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