Luxman P-007 (1989–1993)

A turntable that does everything automatically and still holds the precision audiophiles demand.

Overview

The Luxman P-007 is a fully automatic tangential direct-drive turntable from Japan's golden era of high-end audio. Luxman built it between 1989 and 1993, in a gray finish, as part of the coordinated "007" series, a lineup of components meant to work together in a premium stereo system. It was priced at around 498 Deutsche Mark in 1990. It does full auto operation - Auto-Start, Auto-Cut, Auto-Repeat - and still has a tangential tonearm and direct drive, two features usually reserved for more manual, high-performance decks. It plays a record start to finish on its own, with the tracking accuracy and low distortion expected from a top-tier analog source.

The features work together, and that is the interesting part. The tangential tracking arm eliminates the inner-groove distortion typical of pivoted arms, especially on long classical sides or dense jazz cuts. A mirror-reflex stroboscope handles speed verification, and the platter is solid aluminum alloy. Wow and flutter is rated at just 0.045% WRMS, which is excellent by any standard, never mind for an automatic deck. Tracking force is continuously adjustable from 0 to 30 mN, so it takes cartridges weighing between 4 and 8 grams, from modern MM replacements to vintage MCs.

The front panel is uncluttered. Tip-touch keys handle tonearm lift, and a system remote control covers the rest of the operation. A System-Bus connects the deck to other Luxman gear, such as the KX-102 tape deck, and pauses recording automatically when a record finishes. Few brands offered that level of integration in the late '80s and early '90s.

Specifications

Key Features

Tangential Tracking for Zero Skating

The tangential tonearm is the core of the P-007. It moves in a straight line across the record and stays aligned with the groove from outer edge to inner label. Pivoted arms introduce angular error and increasing distortion as the needle moves inward, and the P-007's arm eliminates that. Effective length is 165 mm, and the arm is aluminum, which keeps it rigid and lightweight, minimizes resonance and holds tracking precise. It matters most on long-playing albums, where inner-groove degradation is the usual problem.

Direct Drive with Mirror-Reflex Strobe

A DC motor drives the platter directly, so startup is immediate and speed is steady. The mirror-reflex stroboscope on the plinth lets you check rotational accuracy under standard lighting, with no external strobe light needed. Wow and flutter is 0.045% WRMS and DIN rumble is better than 70 dB, which puts the deck level with many high-end manual turntables. The 300 mm aluminum alloy platter weighs 0.8 kg. That gives good inertia without being overly massive.

Fully Automatic, But Not Compromised

The deck offers Auto-Start, Auto-Cut, and Auto-Repeat, which suits casual listening or background music, and it keeps the specs of a serious analog front end. The pitch control offers ±3% adjustment, useful for fine-tuning tempo or matching recordings with slight speed variations. It is built as a "Full Automatic Turntable System," designed to work within a larger set of components.

System Integration via Remote and Bus Control

The P-007 can communicate with other Luxman components through the System-Bus, which sends control signals to compatible gear. When recording to the Luxman KX-102 tape deck, for example, the P-007 automatically triggers a pause at the end of a record, so no blank tape is wasted. That level of integration was rare even among high-end brands. The included system remote control lets you manage playback from the couch.

Collectibility & Value

The Luxman P-007 is not commonly seen on the secondhand market, and one eBay listing described it as a "fairly rare kit." A used unit was listed for sale on Reklama5 on February 7, 2026, which points to ongoing collector interest. No recent sale prices are available. A replacement belt costs $19.95 (from LP Gear and LP Tunes), so basic maintenance parts exist. A service manual has also been listed on eBay for EUR 12.00. The tangential mechanism and direct-drive motor are complex, so professional servicing may be advisable for full restoration. As with all vintage automatic decks, check the condition of the internal belts and the motor performance before buying.

eBay Listings

ROPER MOBILE COMPUTER TERMINAL P/N: AB-USDEPRS-52P-007S-0000

$160

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