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For your Consideration:Rarely seen for sale, 1 AMAZING Luxman MQ-88 Tube Amp. MSRP $9000, asking $3900 Gorgeous looking & SoundingI am the original owner & bought from a qualified dealer. Kept in a smoke/pet/child free home. Used sparingly in a second (pure vinyl system). I cant find a mark on it, excellent condition. Brand New Gold Lion KT-88 tubes. (less than 10 hours on them). This is a unique amp that has a variable input for volume control so pre-amp is optional.This was the last of the REAL DEAL, all parts and manufacturing in Japan. so much better than the less expensive lower quality replacement Luxman MQ-88u.When Luxman released MQ-88u to replace their MQ-88, On A Higher Note/NA Importer declined to import the new unit. Instead they stocked up on their MQ-88 and have been supplying Luxman purists this original unit for the following reasons:1. MQ-88 has twice the output of MQ-88u (MQ-88 is 40-50 watts vs MQ-88u is 20-25 watts),2. MQ-88 was made in Japan and used local parts but MQ-88u involved more foreign parts sourcing,3. MQ-88’s release was a return to Luxman’s roots, as one of the oldest tube amplifier manufacturers in the world. Superior build quality compared to their MQ-88u.Stellar reviews on line:https://positive-feedback.com/Issue35/luxman_mq88.htmhttps://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2015/08/luxman-mq-88.htmlhttps://onahighernote.com/blog/2017/06/20/philip-ohanlon-lineage-luxman-vacuum-tube-electronics-mq-88u-vs-mq-88/Specifications:Rated Output:40 W + 40 W (8?),50 W + 50 W (6?),40 W + 40 W (4?)Input Sensibility/Input Impedance: 420mV / 100k?Overall Higher Harmonic Distortion Rate: 1,5% (1 kHz rated)Frequency Characteristic: 5 Hz - 90 kHz (+0, -3 dB)Signal-to-Noise Ratio: less than 101 dB (1kHz 1HF-A)Input: 2 Coaxial systems (one is direct input system)Output: Speaker Terminal 1 SystemAccessory Device: Power switch, power indicator, input level adjusting volume, bias current adjusting volume X 4, bias monitoring meter, line phase sensor, signal ground contact, AC inletVacuum Tube Used:Output tube: KT88 X 4,The First Stage: ECC83S X 2,Drive Stage: 12 BH7A X 2Circuit Format: Murado typeSound Quality Parts:Gold plating 4N non-copper oxide copper single wire,Tubular type condenser immersed in vitamin Q oil,Gold-plating tight socket,Shock-proof construction used in 15mm thick aluminum top panelPower Consumption: 190 W (Based on the Safety Law on Electrical Appliances)Dimension (W x H x D): 400 x 186 x 397 mmWeight: 25.1 KgWhy am I selling such a Fantastic Amp?I thought this was my end game amp and for many it really should be.Long story short, I had my speakers upgraded w/ new drivers that caused the sensitivity to be reduced to 81db, so now I am going back to solid state. I am certain that I will miss this amp and that you will love its magical/accurate sound.Mid-range/vocals are to live for !I have all original packing and owners manual but prefer not to ship (but will at asking price) and I am willing to drive within 100 miles of Philadelphia PA for exchange.Payment forms accepted: Paypal , Venmo , cash or Zelle .Please make an offer, your ears will thank you. From another owner:quotesome smart and lucky person will be blessed by this amp. As an Air Tight owner (monoblocks and preamp) , I love the genius of the late Atsushi Miura, who designed these amps and left Luxman when they stopped making tube electronics and started Air Tight. His heart was in valves and this amp is wonderful.unquoteMuch PeaceKen (check out my positive feedback here and USaudiomart)
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