Buying a Luxman L505z from Japan
Hey, so I’m looking to purchase a Luxman L505z from Japan - I will need a 120-100v step down transformer . I wanted to find out if anyone has experience with this and if it will compromise the sound in anyway? I saw one from a dealer on eBay with a 99% rating, but I’m unsure if I should trust it. Any insights would be greatly appreciated
I own an Accuphase amp and a Luxman turntable both purchased in Japan. I purchased a NISSYO industrial transformer from Japan (NDF series (voltage down) 120V 100V1500W NDF-1500U) on Amazon and it works flawlessly with both the amp and turntable. I did see that you can no longer purchase this transformer on Amazon and I did not look for other sources. I have since converted the Accuphase to US voltage when I had the amp upgraded with new caps, resistors and transistors. |
@riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook hey have you purchased from AudioCube- I see the product but the site looks super sketchy |
@edubbers They've been in business for probably 10+ years now. All the dealers know they're legit at what service they provide. THATS what pisses them off. If it was not a legit threat nobody would be complaining about them.
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A Luxman L-505Z Integrated Amplifier is about 385,00 yen in Japan-about $2500. Even with shipping and duty that is less than half of what they sell for in the US. Japanese imports (Like Accuphase) get a big markup in the US. I have have bought electronics from Japan in the past with no problems. I wouldn't hesitate to import a Luxman. In the extremely unlikely event it breaks, you can buy another one new and still come out ahead! |
