Luxman T-353 L
The Luxman T-353 L is a digital-synthesis PLL AM/FM tuner from the mid-to-late 1990s. It appeared in a period tuner roundup in HiFI-Stereo (February 1997, p.71), which listed it at $279 alongside the Adcom GFT-555II. That review noted the T-353 L's digital-synthesis PLL design, selectable strongest-station preset storage, a muting-level switch, and auto seek and scan tuning. It offered 30 AM/FM presets in six groups, with direct station access and battery-free memory backup.
The FM section is specified with a sensitivity of 1.5 µV. FM signal-to-noise is rated at 70 dB, distortion at 0.15%, and selectivity at 75 dB. Frequency response spans 30 Hz to 15 kHz.
Known specifications:
- Bands: FM, MW (FM 87.5–108 MHz; MW figures conflict between sources — 522–1611 kHz per Hifi Engine vs. 530–1600 kHz per Radiomuseum)
- Semiconductors: 9 FET, 2 IC, 15 transistors, 15 diodes
- Outputs: 1× fixed, 1× variable (0.5 V sound output)
- Dimensions: 438 × 66 × 228 mm (17.2 × 2.6 × 9 in)
- Weight: 3.2 kg (7 lb 0.8 oz)
- Accessories: indoor FM antenna (attached), outdoor MW antenna (attached)
Beyond the February 1997 review listing and database entries, the historical record on the T-353 L is thin. No production years, original pricing beyond that $279 listing, or lineup positioning are documented. It does not appear to have been part of a widely-referenced companion system with a matching amplifier, though no source explicitly rules that out. The cabinet dimensions and component count suggest a full-width component consistent with Luxman's separates of the era, but specific circuit topology and construction details are not recorded in the available sources.
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