CD / SACD players and transports — Luxman D-10X

The Luxman D-10X is a CD and SACD player and the current top model of the brand's disc player range, placed above the D-07X Black Edition Centennial and the D-08u. Like the D-07X, it uses the ROHM BD34301EKV converter chip.

Key specs that matter

CD playback covers 5 Hz to 20 kHz and SACD reaches 38 kHz, the same bandwidth as the D-07X. Output level is 2.4 V on both the XLR and RCA sockets, with output impedance of 600 ohms on the balanced side and 300 ohms on the single-ended side. Signal-to-noise ratio is 125 dB for CD and 121 dB for SACD. Distortion is 0.0018% for CD and 0.001% for SACD. The player measures 440 x 154 x 418 mm and weighs 22.4 kg.

Engineering and use context

The D-10X can act as a transport as well as a full player with its own converter. Compared with the D-07X, it has a better CD noise figure but a slightly lower SACD one, so the top model does not lead on every measured figure. It is also more than 5 kg heavier than the D-07X. The intended use is a collection of CDs and SACDs played on a dedicated disc player.

Pairing

With equal output on both socket types, it connects to balanced or single-ended preamplifier inputs alike.

Alternatives

The Luxman D-07X Black Edition Centennial shares the ROHM conversion chip in a lighter, more affordable chassis.