The long-established Japanese high-end audio brand, Luxman, has announced two new flagship models, the D-100 CENTENNIAL and the L-100 CENTENNIAL, to commemorate its 100th anniversary in 2025. These products are a fitting tribute to the anniversary year, embodying the technology and deep insight into music that have been cultivated over many years.
SACD/CD Player ‘D-100 CENTENNIAL’
The D-100 CENTENNIAL is the new flagship SACD/CD player, succeeding the D-10X, which was released in 2020. Aiming for the pinnacle of both disc and file playback, it features significant improvements to the drive mechanism, digital circuits, and analog circuits.
- Price: ¥1,650,000 (tax incl.)
- Availability: November 2025
Luxman’s latest technology has been generously incorporated to achieve both the highest audio performance required of a top-of-the-line machine and the rich expressiveness for deeply enjoying music.
Pure Class-A Integrated Amplifier ‘L-100 CENTENNIAL’
The L-100 CENTENNIAL is Luxman’s long-awaited pure Class-A integrated amplifier, the first in about nine years. The power amplifier stage is equipped with the latest version 1.1 of the proprietary core amplification circuit ‘LIFES’. It pursues a smooth and vibrant sound through pure Class-A operation.
- Price: ¥858,000 (tax incl.)
- Availability: September 26, 2025
This model is a benchmark for a new era of pure Class-A amplifiers, with the ability to render the details of music without omission and to drive speakers powerfully yet delicately.
100 Years of Tradition and Innovation
Since its founding in 1925, Luxman has consistently produced high-quality audio products. These 100th-anniversary models can be said to be a new milestone for the brand, fusing the tradition cultivated in its long history with the innovation that continues to evolve.
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- Stereo Sound ONLINE: https://online.stereosound.co.jp/_tags/オーディオ