Power amplifiers stereo — Luxman M-200

The M-200 is a compact stereo power amplifier from Luxman, built into a remarkably space-efficient chassis with modest but clean power output. The M-200 brings Luxman's considered engineering to a space-efficient power amplification format.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 1,000mV, with input impedance at 33,000 ohms balanced or 16,000 ohms single-ended. Output power is a modest 25W into 8 ohms, rising to 35W into 4 ohms. Gain is 23dBu. Frequency response spans a wide 10Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio is 102dB via XLR or 107dB via RCA, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.005% at 100% global feedback. Maximum power consumption is a modest 85W, with damping factor at 100. At a remarkably compact 364 x 81 x 297mm and 7kg, the M-200 maintains a space-efficient power amplifier chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean amplification reflecting the exceptionally low 0.005% distortion figure, packed into this remarkably compact chassis reflecting Luxman's meticulous engineering standards applied to a more accessible, compact format.

Pairing

The modest 25W/35W output pairs best with notably efficient loudspeakers, though the exceptionally clean measured performance suits discerning system building.

Alternatives

Luxman's own M-10X offers a considerably more powerful alternative within the same broader power amplifier catalogue.