Capturing the era of the ‘38’ – the aspiration of a new vacuum tube amplifier
The LX-380 represents a new era in golden ‘38’ series vacuum tube integrated amplifiers from LUXMAN. Providing an exceptionally deep resonance of sound sources of various ages and genres, the LX-380 combines LECUA* - a computerized attenuator which carefully reproduces the dynamism of each performance - with a power amplifier circuit that expresses the rich musicality of the 6L6GC output tube. Housed in a wooden case that is reminiscent of the 28 series, the LX-380 appeals to a new generation with a winning combination of cutting edge technology and traditional know-how. *LECUA is an abbreviation of Luxman Electric Controlled Ultimate Attenuator.
The LX-380 is equipped with the 6L6GC beam power tube that has a reputation for high quality, stability and a delicate, soft tonal quality. The rated output of 20W+20W that is sufficient for a domestic sound system is achieved through the combination of a powerful, flexible Mullard type driver stage with a push pull structure final stage. This adopts a fixed bias type to maintain a constant grid voltage. The auditory drive force that is created by a vacuum tube amplifier is not easily quantified. This and a dense, mellow tonal quality have been achieved comfortably in the design of the LX-380 not with a high-power specification but by building in a margin in the vacuum tube and peripherals. The combination of experience and original design knowledge results in longevity of enjoyment of this product with long term peace of mind.
| Rated output |
20W + 20W (6Ω), 18W + 18W (8Ω), 14W + 14W (4Ω) |
| Input sensitivity/input impedance (PRE OUT :1V) |
PHONO (MM): 3.0mV/47kΩ
PHONO (MC): 0.38mV/100Ω
LINE: 180mV/47kΩ, MAIN-IN: 690mV/100kΩ |
| Output voltage |
RECOUT: 180mV, PRE OUT: 1V |
| Frequency response |
PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)
LINE: 20Hz to 80kHz (+0, -3.0dB) |
| Total harmonic distortion |
1% or less (6Ω, 1kHz) |
| S/N ratio (IHF-A) |
PHONO (MM): 84dB or more
PHONO (MC): 67dB or more
LINE: 95dB or more |
| Volume adjustment |
LECUA |
| Circuit |
Driver: Mullard, Output: beam tetrode connection |
| Vacuum tubes |
6L6GC×4, ECC82×3 |
| Output configuration |
Push-pull |
| Max. amount of tone control |
±8dB, turnover frequency switch-over system
BASS: 150 / 300 / 600Hz, TREBLE: 1.5k / 3k / 6kHz |
| Power supply |
100V (50Hz/60Hz): comes with an appropriate step-down transformer to adjust to local voltage 230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz) |
| Power consumption |
127W |
| External dimensions |
440(W) x 197(H) x 403(D) mm
front side knob of 25mm and rear side terminal
of 28mm included in depth |
| Net weight |
17.6kg (main unit) |
| Accessories |
Remote controller (RA-25)
Power cable |
| Speaker terminal Supported Y-lug terminal dimension |
Width of part a: 15mm or less
Width of part b: 8mm or more
* Connection may not be performed
depending on the shape of the
Y-lug terminal. |
