Luxman SQ-N150
In the 1960s, when the audio industry moved en masse into transistor amplifiers, LUXMAN stood apart. We recognized the ineffable beauty of vacuum tube audio, and we’ve continued to build tube components without interruption. Part of LUXMAN’s NeoClassico II Series, the SQ-N150 is the latest heir to that proud tradition, delivering music reproduction of exceptional warmth and clarity.
Luxman SQ-N150 Vaccum Tube Amplifier
- Gold-plated RCA jacks and an input selector IC for minimal crosstalk.
- Includes bass, treble, and balance controls, with Line Straight mode for pure signal.
- Compact design with a 5mm aluminum chassis and orange LED level meters.
- Comes with a remote control for volume and compatible Luxman CD players.
- Auto-bias mode for easy tube replacement and includes a built-in headphone amplifier.
10W+10W(6Ω)
PHONO (MM): 3.0mV/47kΩ
PHONO (MC): 0.33mV/100Ω
LINE: 180mV/47kΩ
PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)
LINE: 20Hz to 80kHz (within -3.0dB)
1% or less (1kHz, 10W/6Ω)
PHONO (MM): 84dB or more
PHONO (MC): 64dB or more
LINE: 95dB or more
Driver :P-K split phase inversion circuit
Output :Pentode power tubes
ECC83×2, EL84×4
230V~(50Hz) / 115V~(60Hz)
98W
297(W) x 188(H) x 251(D) mm
20mm front panel knob of and 21mm rear panel
terminals are included in the depth measurement
12.4kg (main unit)
Remote control (RA-25), Power cable
Meticulous vacuum tube engineering
You’ll enjoy surpassingly detailed, open music reproduction thanks to the exceptional linearity of LUXMAN’s P-K split phase inversion circuit. We married an input stage of two JJ Electronic ECC83 miniature double triodes to a push-pull output with four JJ Electronic EL84 pentodes. And with our deep knowledge of tube design, we configured the SQ-N150 for consistent performance and long operating life. On paper, we rate power output at 10 Watts + 10 Watts at 6 ohms. In practice, the sound is fit for the most demanding listeners.
Versatile preamplifier
LUXMAN provides three line inputs and a phono section that accommodates both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, so you don’t need to purchase a separate MC preamp. We plated the RCA jacks in gold and pitched them at 18 mm to accommodate high-end cables. For minimum crosstalk between left and right channels, we used the same input selector IC as on our top-of-the-line C-900u control amplifier. For ultimate sonic purity, the Line Straight mode can bypass the Bass, Treble and Balance controls. The headphone output jack is ideal for late night listening.
Remote control
The aluminum-finished remote control operates volume as well as a LUXMAN CD player, such as the matching LUXMAN D-N150 digital player.
Elegant design
The 5 mm thick aluminum chassis has a modest “A4” footprint, just 210 x 297 mm (8-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches), not including projecting parts. The blasted white inish contrasts nicely with the hairlines on the machined aluminum controls. The orange LED lighting of the analog level meters provides a visual counter-point to the glow of the vacuum tubes.
dimension
Speaker terminal (a) : 14.5mm or less
Supported Y-lug terminal (b) : 7.5mm or more
*Connection may not be performed depending on the shape of the Y-lug terminal.
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