Luxman SQ38FD Mk II Integrated Tube Amplifier
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Rare LUXMAN SQ38FD – MK-II one of the best
Used but in very nice working, clean and very well condition. All tubes NOS(NEC) inside, incl. the orginal set of Luxman. Absolutly best collectors condition, see images. All original from 1974, Serial-No. look the images!
Optional: Professional-Strong-Transformer, switch from 115V and 230V of 100V!
About this model
The SQ38 is Luxman's long-running integrated tube amplifier line. Japanese sources date the SQ38FD to 1970 and the Mark II revision to 1974, matching the seller's statement that this unit was all original from 1974. Its output tubes are 50CA10 triodes, a type Luxman had made for it by NEC; Phile-web notes there is no direct replacement, and a later Chinese reissue has largely sold out. That makes the seller's mention of NOS NEC tubes inside, plus the original Luxman set, a real point of value.
The 38 series is generally rated around 30 watts per channel, but we have not found a primary document giving the Mark II's figure, so we leave it out of the table. The seller also offered an external transformer for 115 and 230 volt countries.
| Maker | Luxman, Osaka, Japan |
|---|---|
| Model | SQ38FD Mk II |
| Type | Stereo integrated tube amplifier |
| Introduced | 1974 (SQ38FD: 1970) |
| Output tubes | 50CA10 triodes, made for Luxman by NEC |
| Mains | 100 V Japanese model (listing) |
Questions collectors ask
What output tubes does the Luxman SQ38FD use?
50CA10 triodes, which NEC made for Luxman. Phile-web notes there is no direct replacement, so original tubes add value.
When was the SQ38FD Mk II made?
Japanese sources date the Mark II to 1974, following the SQ38FD of 1970.
Sources: Phile-web: Luxman SQ38 history (Japanese); Wikipedia: Luxman.
