Luxman SQ-N100 (2007–2011)
A vacuum tube integrated amplifier from Luxman's Neo Classico series, produced from 2007 to 2011, with a built-in MM phono stage and remote-controlled volume.
Overview
The Luxman SQ-N100 is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier made by LUXMAN CORPORATION, JAPAN. It belongs to the Neo Classico series and was produced from 2007 until production ended in October 2011. It is a compact, full-featured amp with a built-in MM phono stage, a buffered volume control with remote operation, and a headphone output. The output tubes are UL-connected EL84s. An ECC83 works as the predriver, and two ECC82s serve as phase inverters. Power is 10 watts per channel into 8Ω in stereo, and it works with speaker impedances from 4 to 16 ohms. Luxman fans and audiophiles regarded it well during its production run.
Specifications
| Product type | Vacuum Tube Integrated Amplifier |
| Power output | 10 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Speaker impedance | 4–16 Ohms |
| Inputs | 3 |
| Tubes | UL-connected EL84s, ECC83, ECC82 |
| Features | Built-in MM phono stage, remote-controlled volume, headphone output |
Design
The SQ-N100 was designed to give a vacuum tube luster and dense sound in a compact housing. The output stage is UL-connected EL84, and there is a 2H filter choke. The volume control is properly buffered and works from the remote, which fits its role as a full-function integrated amp.
Context
Luxman fans and audiophiles liked the SQ-N100 throughout its production run. It put out more power than standard 300B single-ended triode (SET) amplifiers, and more than 45 and 2A3 SETs. Compared to larger designs, it has lower dynamic range and less low-end impact. People praised its rich sound, compact size, and full feature set anyway.
Market
The Luxman SQ-N100 turns up on the used market on eBay and Audiogon. Pricing is described as reasonable and negotiable, and sellers are said to be flexible on final sale terms.
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