Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier
Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier
Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier
Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier
Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier
Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier

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Luxman C-10X - Stereo Preamplifier

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Incredibly realistic, full of harmony A flagship model that breathes new life into the listening experience

Once you turn up the volume, you will be fascinated by the sense of reality. A wide sound stage opens up in front of you, filling the space beautifully. A miraculous experience unfolds where music energizes life. What we sought for our flagship model was the ultimate expression of the art form that is music reproduction.
The C-10X features our new amplifier feedback engine “LIFES” and the latest version of our original electronically controlled attenuator, “LECUA-EX,” technologies developed to lead LUXMAN into our next century. Fully balanced audio paths are directly connected throughout the three-dimensional structure, achieving infinite silence, overwhelming instant power, and a true sense of realism. This is the birth of the C-10X control amplifier, heralding a new era of pure music reproduction.

Direct three-dimensional connections between the fully balanced amplifier circuit and the attenuator

ODNF*, a unique feedback system that has matured as an epochal amplifier innovation that delivers the natural sound quality of a feedback amplifier by not just feedbacking the distorted components of the amplified signal. In 2021, during the development of our flagship power amplifier M-10X, we provided LIFES as a new amplifier feedback engine in order to achieve more realistic, fresh and rich musicality and overwhelming audio performance and now it is at the heart of our flagship C-10X. control amplifier, the first model upgrade in 10 years. For the volume control system, we refined our LECUA electronically controlled attenuator that switches a series of fixed resistors arranged in order in the circuit. LECUA-EX, which reads the movement pulses of a rotary encoder completely disconnected from the audio signal path, completely suppresses deterioration in sound quality and enables smooth volume control. Our LIFES preamplifier circuit is assembled with custom-made components and is directly connected to the LECUA-EX system, the four units are arranged in a fully balanced configuration in completely identical operating states to realize the ideal structure as a preamplifier.

Various control functions for controlling the audio system

As a flagship model that sits at the top of our lineup, the C-10X not only features high-performance preamp circuits that confidently drive the power amplifiers connected in the next stage, but also has a rich array of functions as a control center that regulates the ambience of the entire audio system. The preamp gain has been increased to 15 dB (the previous model C-900u had 12 dB), allowing accurate handling of a wide range of levels from various input sources without distortion. In addition to a variety of output mode switching functions that allow you to select an unbalanced, balanced or bi-amp configuration, depending on your system, you can also use the volume shift function in 0.5 dB increments via the LECUA-EX electronically controlled attenuator main volume control system. This allows you to adjust the left and right balance (L: -6dB to R: -6dB) without causing deterioration, adjust the level for each output system in bi-amp mode (±6dB for each system), and adjust the output level for different listening situations. It also features an input offset function (0 to -6dB for each input terminal) that allows you to align the levels of multiple input devices, achieving a wide variety of control functions despite the simple circuit configuration.

Panel setup with beautiful contrast

The C-10X expresses bold and delicate sloping edges between the chassis and the front panel. The three-dimensional and sensual design of the case, common to both the M-10X and D-10X, embodies the overwhelming presence and high musicality of a flagship model. The finely machined and thin-finished aluminum top panel creates a beautiful contrast with the sandblasted white front panel.

Fluorescent display with excellent visibility

The fluorescent display is dimmable and shines brightly against the sandblasted white front panel with excellent visibility. We have also taken into consideration the ease of viewing from the listening position. Normally this would display the input and output volume levels, but from the remote control, the volume level displays the input and output volume levels, but from the remote control, the volume level display can be magnified up to four times. In addition, the status of the various function switches can be checked with LED indicators inside the acrylic panel.

Abundant functions and easy-to-use remote control

The C-10X is equipped with an electronically controlled bass/treble tone control, a volume-linked loudness function that matches the characteristics of human hearing, an external pre-in terminal that can connect directly to the pre-out of an AV amplifier. A balanced link phase preset function that can be set independently is provided. An aluminum remote control is also included, allowing you to conveniently operate most of the C-10X's functions at your fingertips.

Newly designed weight rotation mechanism

The LECUA-EX volume control combines a high-precision rotary encoder with a newly developed weighted rotation mechanism to achieve high reliability and a premium feel as you rotate the large machined aluminum knob in 192 discrete steps from 0 to 95.5dB. A tactile setting that smoothly accelerates volume increase/decrease by increasing the rotation speed or holding down the remote control provides comfortable volume operation that surpasses conventional volume controls that use variable resistance.


100 μm thick non-angle wiring diagram

All C-10X audio circuit boards use a 100μm thick non-resistive gold-plated peel-coated substrate that eliminates the resistivity coating that adversely affects sound quality due to dielectric effects. LUXMAN's original know-how in the pursuit of high sound quality is also seen in the original non-angled wiring scheme that achieves smooth and stress-free signal transmission by keeping the signal line trace width as constant as possible and drawing a smooth curve.

Carefully selected and high-quality components

For capacitors and resistors in the audio signal path, we have used a large number of custom-designed components that prioritize sound quality. Original OFC cable is used for internal wiring. The input and output sections on the rear panel feature 27mm pitch, robust RCA terminals and high-quality Neutrik XLR terminals to contribute to the high standards of the C-10X.

A metal frame structure without loops

The all-metal housing features a loop-free chassis structure that does not generate a ground loop and also isolates the effects of generated magnetic fields and the increase in ground impedance due to chassis current. The C-10X is equipped with large, density-gradient cast iron feet that protect delicate musical signals from unnecessary vibration by firmly damping internally generated vibrations while also blocking external vibrations.

The love of good music

Who we are

We chose this business out of passion, and we continue it with passion. Our experience in music reproduction and live music constantly guides us in the choices we make regarding the products we select for you.