Luxman E-07
Beschrijving / Description
New milestones in phono equalizer amplifier that skillfully enhance analog playback
The role of a phono equalizer amplifier is to accurately and carefully amplify the emotional nuances of the music detected by the phono cartridge from the record and pass it to the next stage amplifier. LUXMAN, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, has developed the E-07, an all-solid-state phono equalizer amplifier that sets a new benchmark in performance and sound quality. This model is designed to further enhance the enjoyment of deep analog vinyl playback.
Compatible with various analog playback environments, including balanced connections for MC cartridges
The E-07 features a slim chassis designed to match the width of LUXMAN's separate amplifiers and integrated amplifiers, complemented by a blasted white finish front panel for design consistency. It incorporates the performance and diverse functions required for a modern phono equalizer amplifier, enhancing the enjoyment of deep analog playback. Our newly developed step-up transformer for MC cartridges utilizes a super permalloy core with high responsiveness to small signals. It comprises two independent units for each channel and Low/High gain, allowing for optimal transformer selection based on the chosen impedance group. Additionally, it supports balanced inputs that can receive differential signals from MC cartridges without loss of output energy, improving left-right stereo separation and image localization. The input options include one balanced pair (XLR) and two unbalanced pairs (RCA) terminals, enabling the construction of versatile analog playback environments through connection with various amplifier devices.
All-solid-state, high-quality NF-type phono equalizer amplifier
Since phono equalizer amplifiers must handle minute audio signal voltages generated by analog audio products, the E-07 excels by applying LUXMAN's extensive experience and expertise in amplifier circuit technology. This unit features a high S/N ratio, MM/MC compatible RIAA curve and high-quality NF-type transistors, utilizing a low-noise circuit design, achieved by paralleling four individual FETs in the primary stage. This phono amplifier incorporates carefully selected components prioritized for supreme audio quality; including high-end, original, custom developed components, all of which have gone through extensive listening tests, resulting in a rich, dynamic sound, worthy of LUXMAN's approval. The chassis, a crucial element influencing sound quality and tonal characteristics, employs a loopless chassis structure that isolates the power supply from the amplifier sections while minimizing ground impedance generated by chassis currents. Additionally, the OFC cable, used for all internal wiring, has precise, spiral-wrapped shielding and pure, unplated copper cores to ensure natural signal transmission and clarity. The design features gold-plated, reversed AC inlet that supports heavy IEC cable weight across the terminals, further enhancing the essential elements required for optimal analog playback.
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Specificaties / Specifications
Circuit configuration Non-feedback type phono equalizer
(RIAA, first stage four parallel FET, unbalanced configuration)
MC step-up transformer Super permalloy core x 4
(L/R channel, L/H impedance independent) : 0.3mV / 100 Ohm
Input sensitivity MM 3.2mV, MC-H 0.37mV, MC-L 0.12mV
Rated output /
output impedance 250mV / Unbalanced 300 Ohm, Balanced 600 Ohm
Load capacity MM 0 / 100 / 200 / 320pF
Gain MM 38dB, MC-H 57dB, MC-L 66dB
Maximum input MM 120mV, MC-H 15mV, MC-L 5mV
RIAA response MM 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.1dB), MC 20Hz to 20kHz(+/-0.3dB)
Total harmonic distortion 0.003%
S/N ratio (IHF-A) MM 88dB, MC-H 81dB, MC-L 78dB
Channel separation 80dB or more
Power transformer OI type x 3 (L/R independent + Peripheral circuit)
Insulator feet Density gradient
Power supply 230V-(50Hz) / 115V-(60Hz)
Power consumption 13W
External dimensions 440(W) x 92(H) x 407(D) mm
front side knob of 14mm and rear side terminal
of 37mm included in depth
Net weight 13.2kg (main unit)
Accessories Power cable