Luxman MQ60 Stereo Tube Amplifier
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Luxman MQ60 Custom Stereo Tube Power Amplifier. Came out in 1974, this is a true classic tube amplifier. I’m not a technician at these, but it appears to be working fine as I tested with my audio. Please note this is just a basic test that the unit was producing sound through Input, and the volume knobs working well to the best of my knowledge. It’s sounding great! Cosmetically the unit is in nice condition as you can see. There are some minor marks and wear here and there, a bit of chip on the knobs on the back as shown, but nothing major. I’m including plenty of pictures so you can see exactly how it looks. Please refer to my pictures for any details.
About this model
The MQ60 is a Luxman stereo tube power amplifier; this one is labelled "Custom" in the listing, and the seller dates the model to 1974. That was a period when, as Wikipedia notes, Luxman was best known for its tube amplifiers, long after most Japanese makers had gone over to transistors.
The seller gave only a basic working test, sound through the inputs and working level controls, and reported minor marks and a chipped knob. Like any Japanese domestic amplifier, check the mains voltage setting before use: Japan runs at 100 volts.
| Maker | Luxman (Lux Corporation), Osaka, Japan |
|---|---|
| Model | MQ60 Custom (listing) |
| Type | Stereo tube power amplifier |
| Year | 1974 (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
Can a Japanese Luxman amplifier be used in the US or Europe?
Japanese domestic models are built for 100 volts. They need a step-down transformer or a correctly set multi-voltage transformer elsewhere.
When was Luxman founded?
In June 1925, in Osaka, as the radio department of the Kinsuido picture frame store, under the name Lux Corporation.
Sources: Wikipedia: Luxman.
