Luxman E-07

The Luxman E-07 represents a new milestone in phono equaliser amplifiers that skilfully enhances analog playback.

The role of a phono equaliser amplifier is to accurately and carefully amplify the emotional nuances of the music detected by the phono cartridge from the record and pass it to the next stage amplifier. LUXMAN, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, has developed the E-07, an all-solid-state phono equaliser amplifier that sets a new benchmark in performance and sound quality. This model is designed to further enhance the enjoyment of deep analog vinyl playback.

Compatible with various analog playback environments, including balanced connections for MC cartridges

The E-07 features a slim chassis designed to match the width of LUXMAN’s separate amplifiers and integrated amplifiers, complemented by a blasted white finish front panel for design consistency. It incorporates the performance and diverse functions required for a modern phono equalizer amplifier, enhancing the enjoyment of deep analog playback. Our newly developed step-up transformer for MC cartridges utilizes a super permalloy core with high responsiveness to small signals. It comprises two independent units for each channel and Low/High gain, allowing for optimal transformer selection based on the chosen impedance group.

Additionally, it supports balanced inputs that can receive differential signals from MC cartridges without loss of output energy, improving left-right stereo separation and image localization. The input options include one balanced pair (XLR) and two unbalanced pairs (RCA) terminals, enabling the construction of versatile analog playback environments through connection with various amplifier devices.

All-solid-state, high-quality NF-type phono equaliser amplifier

Since phono equaliser amplifiers must handle minute audio signal voltages generated by analog audio products, the E-07 excels by applying LUXMAN’s extensive experience and expertise in amplifier circuit technology. This unit features a high S/N ratio, MM/MC compatible RIAA curve and high-quality NF-type transistors, utilising a low-noise circuit design, achieved by paralleling four individual FETs in the primary stage. This phono amplifier incorporates carefully selected components prioritised for supreme audio quality; including high-end, original, custom developed components, all of which have gone through extensive listening tests, resulting in a rich, dynamic sound, worthy of LUXMAN’s approval.

The chassis, a crucial element influencing sound quality and tonal characteristics, employs a loopless chassis structure that isolates the power supply from the amplifier sections while minimising ground impedance generated by chassis currents. Additionally, the OFC cable, used for all internal wiring, has precise, spiral-wrapped shielding and pure, unplated copper cores to ensure natural signal transmission and clarity. The design features gold-plated, reversed AC inlet that supports heavy IEC cable weight across the terminals, further enhancing the essential elements required for optimal analog playback.

Precise load adjustment for optimal cartridge performance

The E-07 features a six-position rotary load impedance selector for MC cartridges (4.7/10/40/100/300/1kΩ) on the front panel. The rear panel has load impedance selector switches for MM cartridges (34/47/56/100kΩ) as well as load capacitance selector switches (0/100/220/320pF). This allows for more precise adjustments to fully maximise the sound quality across a wide range of phono cartridge types.

Low-impedance Ground Connection Structure

In the E-07, to enhance transmission stability in circuits that handle minute signals, we developed a petal-shaped grounding structure (PGS) that consolidates each circuit’s signal reference point into a single location. Ultra-thick steel plates connect the ground in a radial pattern to each section at an identical low impedance and uniform distance. Additionally, LUXMAN’s unique rounded pattern PCB tracing has been adopted to enable smooth current transmission, thoughtfully designed to facilitate the natural flow of music signals.

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