Luxman R-1030
A stereo receiver with dual phono inputs, FET phono stage, and wood case, noted for warm, lush sound.
Overview
The Luxman R-1030 is a stereo receiver manufactured by Luxman Corporation. It features FM stereo, FM mono, and AM (MW) tuner sections, two phono inputs, and a loudness control. Owners describe it as a "sweet little receiver" with a "warm, lush sound," praising its nice phono stage and decent tuner. The unit is housed in a wood case and includes a FET-equipped phono stage for improved signal handling.
Specifications
| Power Output | 30 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 20kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08% |
| Input Sensitivity (Phono MM) | 2.5mV |
| Input Sensitivity (Phono MC) | 0.25mV |
| Input Sensitivity (Tuner, Aux, Tape) | 150mV |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (Phono MM) | 70dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (Phono MC) | 64dB |
| Signal to Noise Ratio (Tuner, Aux, Tape) | 90dB |
| Output | 150mV (line), 1V (Pre out) |
| Speaker Load Impedance | 8Ω (minimum) |
| Semiconductors | 2 ICs, 46 transistors, 21 diodes, 2 zener diodes |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 438 × 144 × 355 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
Design
The R-1030 uses a DC power amplifier configuration and includes a subsonic filter and high filter. Its power supply section employs a large-capacity power transformer and two 10,000μF capacitors. The receiver features motorized potentiometers for volume control and includes a service manual for maintenance.
Market
One listing on HiFiShark shows a current market price of €150. Known failure points include the motorized volume control, power switch, and speaker relay, which can cause channel dropouts when dirty. Applying Deoxit to pots and switches often restores functionality.
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