Integrated amplifiers — Luxman L-100c

The L-100c is a distinctive tube-informed integrated amplifier from Luxman, built with a convenient dedicated phono input and comprehensive connectivity. The L-100c brings Luxman's meticulous engineering to a substantial integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and four single-ended inputs plus a dedicated phono input are provided. Input sensitivity is 450mV. Output power is a modest 20W into 8 ohms, rising to 40W into 4 ohms - a classic figure suggesting a tube-informed or Class A output-stage design. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 98dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at 0.015%. Damping factor is 300. At 440 x 178 x 454mm and 25.4kg, the L-100c's considerable weight reflects serious internal transformer engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect the warm, richly textured character Luxman's broader considered engineering philosophy is celebrated for, with the built-in phono input covering vinyl directly.

Pairing

The built-in phono input covers a turntable directly, and the modest 40W-into-4-ohms output pairs well with notably efficient loudspeakers.

Alternatives

Luxman's own L-505uXII offers a more powerful alternative with a sophisticated current-sensing phono stage within the same broader L-series catalogue.