Luxman R-1030

Name: Luxman R-1030
Brand: Luxman

A stereo receiver with dual phono inputs, FET phono stage, and wood case, noted for warm, lush sound.

Overview

The Luxman R-1030 is a stereo receiver manufactured by Luxman Corporation. It features FM stereo, FM mono, and AM (MW) tuner sections, two phono inputs, and a loudness control. Owners describe it as a "sweet little receiver" with a "warm, lush sound," praising its nice phono stage and decent tuner. The unit is housed in a wood case and includes a FET-equipped phono stage for improved signal handling.

Specifications

Power Output	30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency Response	20Hz to 20kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Input Sensitivity (Phono MM)	2.5mV
Input Sensitivity (Phono MC)	0.25mV
Input Sensitivity (Tuner, Aux, Tape)	150mV
Signal to Noise Ratio (Phono MM)	70dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (Phono MC)	64dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (Tuner, Aux, Tape)	90dB
Output	150mV (line), 1V (Pre out)
Speaker Load Impedance	8Ω (minimum)
Semiconductors	2 ICs, 46 transistors, 21 diodes, 2 zener diodes
Dimensions (W×H×D)	438 × 144 × 355 mm
Weight	10.5 kg

Design

The R-1030 uses a DC power amplifier configuration and includes a subsonic filter and high filter. Its power supply section employs a large-capacity power transformer and two 10,000μF capacitors. The receiver features motorized potentiometers for volume control and includes a service manual for maintenance.

Market

One listing on HiFiShark shows a current market price of €150. Known failure points include the motorized volume control, power switch, and speaker relay, which can cause channel dropouts when dirty. Applying Deoxit to pots and switches often restores functionality.