Luxman C1000 Preamp: A Look Inside

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A short look inside my Luxman C1000 preamplifier and how it functions with my Luxman T110 FM tuner and M2000 power amplifier. The C1000 (see link below) was produced between 1975 to 1979. Luxman also produced a similar looking preamp called the C1010 (1978 to 1979). These preamps were designed by Tim de Paravacini when he was working for Luxman.
HiFi Engine C1000 - www.hifiengine...
HiFi Engine C1010 - www.hifiengine...
The Vintage Knob C1000 - www.thevintagek...
Music segments from KUSC fm and KKJZ fm radio stations while filming are:
1. Violin Concerto No. 3 In G-Major, K.216: Adagio
2. Sonata No. 11 in A-Major for Piano, K.331: Rondo Alla T . . .
3. Piano Concerto No. 19 in F-Major
4. Blues Medley, Chico Hamilton
5. Chitlins Con Carne, Kenny Burrell

[@gunstrucksbbq]

OH boy these are such examples of craftmanship. They have a new version now which continues in the tradition. Many happy listenings!

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Rob Ottaway - thanks Rob! Yeah that new CL-1000 preamp looks very nice. I think it goes for around $22K

[@MrRonnmaui]

That is really nice. In the 1970's I bought a brand new set of Luxman L110 and L100 Tuner for $800 at Pacific Stereo in Calif. Loved that stuff until I blew up the L-110. I would buy your setup in a second! Very cool video.

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Are you still in Southern California? I have the matching M2000 amp that was serviced like the C1000.

[@rappere11]

Very nice

[@RickMolinaro]

Great video. Just picked up the T-110 at a garage sale yesterday for $10!!! Sounds great.

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Hi Rick, Congrats on landing a Luxman T110 tuner! And for $10 bucks. Amazing find. You will really love the sound too. Thanks for your nice comments👍👍

[@stillastillsfan]

Loved the Luxman t-110. Beautiful tuner.

[@dynaco]

beautiful and your touch-mute works also. i have one and the touch-mute doesn’t work, it sounds superb but after a few minutes the sound gets very muddy so it needs to be serviced. Happy listening!

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Hope you can find someone who can service it😀

[@brianmcfall]

Fantastic! Desperately looking for operations manual

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Hi Brian, Here’s a link to HiFiEngine to download the user manual. Just register on their site to allow you access to the document. Best wishes, Virgil www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/luxman/c-1000.shtml

[@brianmcfall]

@@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector Thanks so much! Got it. Any Idea about the M-4000 Amp manual?

[@henriklund6179]

Nice to see this beautiful quality gear restored. I would however be afraid of 'toasting' the preamp with the power amp underneath.

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

Hi Henrik, thanks for watching! When I first installed the amp I had several inches of space above it. There are 3 air slots on the cabinet below, on each side and on the shelf above. I have the back of the cabinet wide open too. After swapping tuners I needed more space so I dropped the shelf. Truth is the amp runs really cool even over long periods of time. Take care 😀

[@gjan1761]

is there a processing difference between pre-out and the speaker wire in?

[@frankgeeraerts6243]

Nothing is build like that anymore..........for fifty years I listen mainly with LUXMAN vintage.

[@abengyu112751]

nice,,,

[@tms372]

Good sound considering nothing is hooked up ?

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

The magic of Hollywood. Thanks for watching👍👍

[@kuldeep850]

Hello Sir.. what y oi u think of c1000 preamp.. I can get one for 200 usd and will have to restore.. does it worth spending money or just get something new? Thanks

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

It’s a very nice sounding preamp and a beautiful one too. See if you can have the seller demonstrate the C1000 before you buy it if possible. As shown in the video I had mine serviced and recapped. Hopefully you will know of a good service technician in your area. Good luck!

[@sampahtetapsam21]

Is this for sale

[@VintageLuxmanStereoCollector]

No, it’s sticking with me😁