Luxman L-480 Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Archived listing from the original vintage-amplifier.com. Prices, seller details and purchase links have been removed; this page is a reference record, and nothing here is for sale. About this archive.
Tested: Works well with the usual crackle in the pots and switches, especially the Balance control. A good inside cleaning should be done before using. It sounds great. All ins have been tested and they work properly. Both Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono stage settings work. All four speaker outs work. Tone controls all work. Output LEDs work. Power indicator works. Cosmetically the unit is in very good condition. I tried to include flaws in pictures. Could use a detailed cleaning. The numbering and lettering on faceplate is intact. Some other tiny flaws from age may be present, but nothing worth noting.
About this model
The L-480 is a solid-state Luxman integrated amplifier from the company's "Duo-Beta" series; Radiomuseum dates the neighbouring L-48X to 1981. This example worked fully, with moving-coil and moving-magnet phono settings, four speaker outputs and output LEDs, but needed the usual cleaning of crackly controls.
Crackle in the balance and volume controls is normal on amplifiers of this age, and contact cleaner usually cures it.
The archive's other Luxman pieces range from the SQ38FD Mk II tube amplifier to a matching C-120 and M-120 stack.
| Maker | Luxman, Japan |
|---|---|
| Model | L-480 |
| Type | Solid-state integrated amplifier |
| Phono | Moving coil and moving magnet (listing) |
| Speaker outputs | Four (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Does the Luxman L-480 have a moving-coil phono stage?
Yes. The archived listing reports both MC and MM settings working.
Is the Luxman L-480 a tube amplifier?
No. It is a solid-state integrated amplifier from Luxman's Duo-Beta series.
Sources: Radiomuseum: Luxman L-48X.
