{"product_id":"luxman-eq-500-eq500-phono-stage","title":"Luxman EQ-500 (EQ500) Phono Stage","description":"Luxman’s last top of the line phono stage, the E-1 (solid state) was released in 2001 and was only recently discontinued. Since the introduction of the award winning PD-171 in 2011 and the subsequent PD-171A and PD-171AL turntables, Luxman’s engineers were eager to return to the drawing board and deliver a fresh design using all of the best parts at their disposal for a complimentary phono stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nGiven that Luxman spent almost four years designing the PD-171, it makes sense that they took their time designing the EQ-500.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn order to deliver the tonal density that the best vinyl playback is capable of, the vacuum tube design is not a surprise. Nor that they reached out to Mundorf (Germany) for their “Audiophile” series of capacitors. Many of the Japanese designers feel that the best amplification of the super low output of a moving coil cartridge is with a step-up transformer. Considering that Luxman have been designing transformers for ninety years, it is perfectly logical that four moving coil step-up transformers (two per channel) are employed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\n•In order to deliver all of the harmonic density available in the best analogue recordings, its a vacuum tube design. All stages are vacuum tube (1, 2 stage SRPP {Series Regulated Push Pull}, the final stage (cathode follower parallel) and non-feedback CR type phono-equalizer amplifier (RIAA standard only).\u003cbr\u003e\n•Vacuum tube rectifier to the power supply circuit for supplying a stable voltage to the amplifier circuit and (EZ81) employing a choke-coil.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Luxman have been designing audio transformers for ninety years. Moving coil step-up transformers (super permalloy), four in all, two per channel for high \u0026amp; low output moving coil cartridges deliver up to 18dB of gain.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Individually adjustable gain \u0026amp; loading up to 67dB for low output moving coil cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Balanced \u0026amp; single-ended outputs.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Three separate, single ended inputs.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Highest quality parts employed: Mundorf “audiophile” series capacitors (Germany), JJ vacuum tubes (Slovakia) and Takamisawa capacitors (Japan).\u003cbr\u003e\n•Filter switches: low cut (20Hz \/ 3dB), high cut (8kHz \/ 3dB).\u003cbr\u003e\n•Mono \/ Stereo switch.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Articulator switch = cartridge demagnetizer.\u003cbr\u003e\n•Phase invert (for balanced output).\u003cbr\u003e\n•VU meters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTechnical Specifications:- \u003cbr\u003e\nCircuit System: SRPP, final stage cathode follower, non-feedback CR type equalizer (RIAA)\u003cbr\u003e \nVacuum tube compliment: 4 of 12AX7, 2 of 12AU7, 1 of EZ81 \u003cbr\u003e \nInput sensitivity (1kHz, when the gain switching 36dB): MM 4mV, MC high 0.44mV, MC low 0.18mV \u003cbr\u003e\nInput impedance: MM 30kΩ ~ 100kΩ (variable), MC high 40Ω, MC low 2.5Ω \u003cbr\u003e\nRated output \/ output impedance: 250mV \/ 850Ω \u003cbr\u003e\nGain (1kHz, when the gain switching 36dB): MM 36dB, MC high 55dB, MC low 67dB \u003cbr\u003e\nMaximum permissible input (1kHz): MM 300mV, MC high 34mV, MC low 13mV \u003cbr\u003e\nExternal dimensions {mm}: 17.3” {440} (W) × 3.6” {92} (H) × 15.6” {397} (D: front knob 3\/4″, including the rear terminal 1\/2″) mm \u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 27.5 lb. (12.5kg) \u003cbr\u003e\nPower consuption: 36W\n 1W (at standby)\u003cbr\u003e \nDimensions: 400(w) x 154 (h) x 413 (d)\n front side knob of 2mm and rear side terminal of 11m included in depth \u003cbr\u003e\nNet weight: 22.5kg \u003cbr\u003e\nAccessories: Remote Control (RD-21)\n Power Cable\n Install Software CD \n","brand":"Luxman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57412848910668,"sku":"LUXMANEQ500","price":4166.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/Luxman-EQ-500.jpg?v=1777537269","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/luxman-eq-500-eq500-phono-stage","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}