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Model: TP-114 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: 700 IN 1990 Description: PREAMP/TUNER Manufacturer URL: Luxman (Lux Corp. of Japan) Manufacturer URL: Luxman (Lux Corp. of Japan)
Review by bowierebel@yahoo.com ( A ) on July 01, 2003 at 19:57:58
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for the TP-114
Good old Luxman preamp from days gone by.This particular model was somewhat high end back in the late 80's early 90's.Has loudness and tone control and a bypass feature.I must say that this model is miles better than the past preamps I have owned.Works well with my NAD amp.Has a very warm full bodied sound that is a cut above the usual stuff found in local audio shops.I always considered this model a poor mans Mcintosh to some extent.My only regret is that Luxman no longer imports to the states.Of all companies for that to happen to.....why Luxman ? I use to own one of their receivers back then and it was a beautiful sounding piece of equipment also.Sad shame the younger audiophiles cant experience this affordable level of quality.It would be next to impossible to locate this sound with tone controls these days.You either have to get a 500 dollar NAD C-160 /Adcom ? or purchase a preamp with no tone controls...Most despise tone controls...not me...gotta have them..too many poorly recorded cd's even by todays standards.
Product Weakness: no longer sold here in the states Product Strengths: very good build quality, beautifully enhances instead of degrading the sound
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: nad c-270 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): luxman tp-114 Sources (CDP/Turntable): nad c440 Speakers: 2 pairs modified klipsch Cables/Interconnects: audioquest/tara labs Music Used (Genre/Selections): good recordings,old and new rock Room Size (LxWxH): na x na x na Room Comments/Treatments: na Time Period/Length of Audition: very long time Other (Power Conditioner etc.): na Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner Your System (if other than home audition): na
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Topic - REVIEW: Luxman (Lux Corp. of Japan) TP-114 Preamplifier (SS) - bowierebel@yahoo.com 19:57:58 07/1/03 (5)
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