LUXMAN C-600F Stereo Control Amplifier $9000 List !
- Condition: Used
- Price: 3672.48 EUR
- Status: unsold
- Item number: 134639766214
- Seller: hi-fi.heaven (12770|98.9%)
- Seller information: Commercial (with base shop)
- Item location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Ships to: US
- Shipping: 69,99 EUR
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Description
PREOWNED - $9000 LIST! - FULLY TESTED. COMPLETE AND IN GREAT CONDITIONLuxmans C-600f is a solid-state preamplifier ($9000) housed in a standard component-rack–size chassis measuring 17 wide by 5 high by 16 deep and weighing 29 lbs. Its casework is of very high quality, and its industrial design reminds me of a bank vault. It has a full complement of five single-ended and two balanced inputs, two single-ended and two balanced outputs, and a tape-processor loop, but no phono stage. Its bass and treble tone controls are, unusually, operable from the remote control, as are phase inversion and channel balance. The C-600f can be put in Standby mode by pressing a button on the supplied, all-metal remote control.Luxman states that the C-600f incorporates technology also found in their flagship C-1000f preamplifier ($32,990). The C-600fs volume-control knob is counterbalanced to mimic the feel of a conventional volume control, but it doesnt control the volume in the usual sense; it only sends a signal to a CPU that selects the current switches in the preamplifier module. The C-600fs control circuit converts audio voltage into current, then attenuates that according to the volume setting, then reconverts the current into voltage—all in the analog domain. This is claimed to maintain a high signal/noise ratio and low distortion regardless of volume setting, and also makes possible remote volume control without a motorized potentiometer. In similar fashion, the C-600fs source selection is electronic. The manufacturer claims that these features will provide longer trouble-free operation than do mechanical controls.The C-600f arrived as a replacement for the tubed CL-88 preamplifier ($6000), which suffered from FM-radio interference. The CL-88 is smaller—about half a rack space wide—and its height is minimized by positioning its tubes horizontally, entirely within its chassis. The CL-88 is not remote controlled. Replacing the CL-88, whose notably sweet, tubey sound I really enjoyed—despite sometimes getting a little Hey, Soul Sister! mixed in with my Mahler—with the C-600f resulted in an immediate lowering of the noise floor, accompanied by gains in overall neutrality and dynamics.The C-600fs sound with the MQ-88 was transparent and open, with a wonderful balance of detail and warmth. But if I had to choose among virtues, Id say the openness was somewhat more apparent than the transparency, and the warmth slightly more apparent than the detail. Had I been told that the C-600f was full of priceless New Old Stock tubes, nothing I heard would have made me suspect I was being fooled. I enjoyed my time with it immensely. If the price of Luxmans flagship C-1000f puts it out of reach but the C-600fs $9000 price does not, by all means arrange an audition—I think youll be charmed.SpecificationsFrequency response: 20Hz to 20kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.009%Signal to noise ratio: 123dB (line)Output: 1V (Pre out), 5.8V (Pre out Max)Dimensions: 440 x 117 x 407mm Weight: 13kgHi-Fi Heaven1549 Sixth StGreen Bay, WI 54304Contact us with your exact shipping address for accurate shipping cost.Larger speakers and items over 150lbs are strapped to a pallet and shipped via Freight including liftgate and residential delivery.We accept Pay-Pal or credit cards by contacting our store.We offer a 4% discount with payment by Zelle or check.Defective items are exchanged within 14 days from delivery.After 14 days, the manufacturers warranty will apply. Contact us for any assistance in obtaining warranty assistance.Defective item returns must be in the manufacturers original packaging, in like-new condition, including all packaging materials, shipped as-received and fully insured.Items are guaranteed to be as described.If a refund is desired, we will refund your full purchase price minus a 20% restocking fee.The item must be as received & unopened. Buyer pays return shipping costs.If you are having a problem, Please call before making a return claim on eBay.We do not offer free auditions or trials of merchandise.Returns will only be accepted for items that are truly defective.We use methods to detect product tampering.We will seek legal action against any individual or entity attempting to defraud us.Hi-Fi Heaven1549 Sixth StGreen Bay, WI 54304
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