Luxman L-507Z - Integrated Amplifier
The Luxman L-507Z integrated amplifier is the debut model heralding Luxman's new generation of amplifier products. Featuring their newly developed LIFES amplification feedback engine, we look towards the future of Luxman.
This amplifier has realised a dramatic development in musicality that goes far beyond its class. The Luman L-507Z combines advanced technology and sophisticated functionality.
LIFES Version 1.0 - Brings Music to Life
Luxman celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025 and they are proud to announce the successor to the ODNF (Only Distortion Negative Feedback) feedback circuitry, which has contributed to the audio quality of Luxman amplifier products since 1999.
Luxman have developed a new amplifier feedback circuit called LIFES, (Luxman Integrated Feedback Engine System) which has acquired realistic, fresh and rich musicality and overwhelming audio performance. LIFES is based on the technical concept of the ODNF circuit and realises excellent, dynamic characteristics without feeding back any of the original audio input signal to the main amplifier.
This achieves a remarkably natural sound quality, almost if it were a non-feedback equipped circuit. The design has been conceived and expanded upon from first principles using simulation technology and painstaking research.
By repeatedly auditioning, rigorously scrutinising and combining specially selected components, they have achieved supreme performance characteristics and a level of quality suitable for use in Luxman’s next-generation products.
In producing LIFES Version 1.0, by carefully reimagining the entire circuit, Luxman succeeded in reducing the number of paralleled elements while improving performance. The distortion in the amplification stage has been reduced to less than half of their previous system.
The output stage features a 3-stage Darlington triple-paralleled push-pull configuration and achieves a class AB power output of 110W+110W (8Ω) and 210W+210W (4Ω). The high output power, comparable to that of a separate power amplifier, effortlessly realises a natural soundstage, full of energy, to confidently drive any compatible speaker system, and bring out the best of its characteristics.
Luxman Integrated Amplifier Comparison
| L-509Z | L-507Z | L-505Z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £10999 | £7999 | £5499 |
| Output | 120W + 120W (8Ω) | 110w + 110w (8Ω) | 100w + 100w (8Ω) |
| 220W + 220W (4Ω) | 220w + 220w (4Ω) | 150w + 150w (4Ω) | |
| Damping Factor | 330 | 300 | 200 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz) | 0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz) | 0.009% or less (8Ω, 1kHz) |
| 0.03% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz) | 0.03% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz) | 0.09% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz) | |
| Amplification Circuit | LIFES 1.0 | LIFES 1.0 | LIFES 1.0 |
| Output Configuration | Bipolar 4-Parallel Push-Pull | Bipolar 3-Parallel Push-Pull | Bipolar Parallel Push-Pull |
| Weight | 29.4kg | 25.4kg | 22.5kg |
| Inputs | x1 Phono (Stereo) | x1 Phono (Stereo) | x1 Phono (Stereo) |
| x4 Line In (Stereo) | x4 Line In (Stereo) | x4 Line In (Stereo) | |
| x2 Balanced (Stereo) | x2 Balanced (Stereo) | x1 Balanced (Stereo) | |
| Stereo Pre-Out | |||
| Main In | |||
| Speaker Outputs | Speakers A / B (Left & Right) | Speakers A / B (Left & Right) | Speakers A / B (Left & Right) |
| Trigger (In/Out) | |||
| Control (In/Out) |
Large Needle VU Level Meter and 7-Segment LED
Needle-type analog VU meters are a symbolic design statement of Luxman’s solid state integrated amplifiers. The L-507Z is equipped with a large dual meter with bright LED back-lighting and high response characteristics.
Luxman have adopted such a display so the movement of the needles synchronises with the dynamics of your music. In addition, newly included 7-segment LEDs display the attenuation level in between the left and right level meters so that the current attenuation amount can be easily seen from the listening position.
The level meter back-lighting and LED display can be turned on and off using the remote control.
Precision Hairline Finished Aluminium Top Panel
The rectangular chassis housing design features an ultra-thick front panel with a high-quality, blasted white finish. This has become a brand identifier of current Luxman products, with a delicate hairline finished aluminium top panel, a luxurious exterior design adopted for their high-grade amplifiers.
The large ventilation slots on the top panel provide sufficient air flow and the entire chassis housing is fabricated from aluminium panels, providing excellent heat dissipation, ensuring the stable operation of this product.
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Technical Specifications
| Rated Output | 110w + 110W (8Ω), 220W + 220W (4Ω) |
|---|---|
| Input Sensitivity / Input Impedance | PHONO (MM): 2.5mV/47kΩ |
| PHONO (MC): 0.3mV/100Ω | |
| LINE: 180mV/47kΩ | |
| BAL.LINE: 180mV/55kΩ | |
| MAIN-IN: 1.05V/47kΩ | |
| Output Voltage | PRE-OUT: 1V |
| Frequency Response | PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB) |
| LINE: 20Hz to 100kHz (within -3dB) | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz) |
| 0.03% or less (8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz) | |
| S/N Ratio (IHF-A) | PHONO (MM): 91dB or more |
| PHONO (MC): 75dB or more | |
| LINE: 105dB or more | |
| Volume Adjustment | New LECUA 1000 |
| Amplification Feedback Circuit | LIFES 1.0 |
| Output Configuration | Bipolar 3-parallel push-pull |
| Damping Factor | 300 |
| Max amount of Tone Control | BASS: ±8dB at 100Hz |
| TREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHz | |
| Power Supply | 230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz) |
| Power Consumption | 350w / 886w (under no signal), 0.4W (at standby) |
| External Dimensions | 440(W) x 178(H) x 454(D) mm |
| Net Weight | 25.4 kg |
| Accessories | Remote Control (RA-17A) - Power Cable |
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Alpine
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Amphion
5 Years standard Manufacturers Warranty
AudioControl
- 5 Years with Installation by an Authorised Installer (Studio Incar is an Authorised Installer)
- 1 Year if you are doing your own Installation
- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
AudioLab
- 2 Years standard Manufacturers warranty
Audison
- 1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
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Auralic
- 90 Days Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty - Product Registration within 30 days of Purchase
Blackvue
- 6 Months standard Manufacturers warranty
Blaupunkt
1 Year standard Manufacturers warranty
Chord Company
- Lifetime Warranty
Cyrus Audio
- 40 series - 5 Years
- XR series - 3 Years
- Classic series - 2 Years
- Turntable - 3 Years
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Dynaudio
- 2 Years on Car Audio Products - No Extendable Warranty
- 2 Years standard Warranty on Home Audio Products
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Focal
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Hegel
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Hertz
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- 2 Years if you register the product with the UK supplier
HiFi Rose
2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
iFi Audio
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JL Audio
- 1 Year for Speakers and Subwoofers
- 2 Years for Amplifiers and Processors
Luxman
3 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
Mission
1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Mission
Ortofon
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Peachtree Audio
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- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Peachtree
Pro-Ject
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- 3 Years Extended Warranty if Registered with Pro-Ject
Q-Acoustics
- 4 Years for Passive Loudspeakers
- 1 Year for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers
- 5 Years for Passive Loudspeakers if Registers with Q Acoustics
- 2 Years for Active Loudspeakers / Subwoofers if Registered with Q Acoustics
SolidSteel
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Sony
- 1 Year Standard Manufacturer Warranty
Wharfedale
- 2 Years Standard Manufacturers Warranty
- 3 Years Extended Warranty if registered with Wharfedale
