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Luxman CL-38uC Preamplifier - Walnut / Silver

Name: Luxman CL-38uC Preamplifier - Walnut / Silver
Brand: Luxman
SKU: CL38UC
Price: 4799 GBP
Availability: InStock

Stock due 3 to 5 days

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Usually bookshelf speakers*

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Usually TVs under 60" or £1000, and most floorstanding speakers*

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Large or Heavy Items (BJS)

Usually TVs over 60" or £1000, and heavy separates over 35kg*

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Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	✗
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Pallet Sized Items (PALLETFORCE)

Usually large/high-end floorstanding speakers or subs*

Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	2 weekday kerbside delivery - £50 per item
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	✗
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	✗
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations

*Not exclusive to only these product types. Product value, weight, and fragility can influence the courier service used.

	Standard Items* DPD	Medium Sized Items* FEDEX or DPD Freight	Large or Heavy Items* BJS (2-man delivery)	Pallet Sized Items* PALLETFORE
Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Free 2 weekday delivery	Free 2 weekday delivery	Free 3-5 weekday, 2-man delivery	2 weekday kerbside delivery - £50 per item
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Next Weekday or Choose a Day Standard - £10 for the first box + £3 per additional box Next Weekday or Choose a Day Pre-12pm Noon - £15 for the first box + £3 per additional box	Next weekday delivery - £20	✕	✕
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	£15 for the first box + £3 per additional box	✕	✕	✕
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	2 weekday remote service - £20 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box 2 to 5 weekday off-shore service - £30 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations

*See below most common product types for each delivery service, this is not exclusive to only these product types. Product value, weight, and fragility can influence the courier service used.

DPD: Usually Bookshelf Speakers
FEDEX: Usually TVs under 60" or £1000, and most floorstanding speakers
BJS: Usually TVs over 60" or £1000, and heavy separates over 35kg
PALLETFORCE: Usually large/high-end floorstanding speakers or subs

The CL-38uC achieves the highest sound quality possible, thanks to the SRPP circuitry. It has a refined exterior design and newly added balanced inputs make this vacuum tube control amp a new standard for its generation.

CL-38uC

An attractive custom vacuum tube control amplifier
The CL-38uC uses SRPP (Shunt Regulated Push Pull) circuitry for all stages to achieve the highest sound quality possible. A genuine phono equaliser is included, the MC-low and MC-high impedance (gain) inputs each have independent MC transformers and are selectable using the MC impedance lever switch. Tone controls enable the listener to fine tune the sound quality. Refined exterior design and newly added balanced inputs make this vacuum tube control amp a new standard for its generation.

LUXMAN's vacuum tube amplifier legacy
Since the launch of their SQ-5A vacuum tube integrated amplifier in 1961, LUXMAN have continued making vacuum tube amps without a break. They have produced many models that are highly valued as signature models and satisfied music lovers are enjoying them to this day, even several decades after their release. The CL-38uC and MQ-88uC combine LUXMAN's history of producing fine vacuum tube products and the traditional wisdom and skills gained along the way.

The essence of high-end products: selected high-quality components
Due to their relatively simple circuitry, vacuum tube amplifiers are greatly affected by the quality of individual components, hence they utilise LUXMAN's own high-quality transformers and blocking capacitors. Further customisation comes in the form of Nichicon made, high voltage, metalized polypropylene film coupling capacitors, which have been introduced for their supple, natural tone. Improved audio quality has been realized by shortening the internal wiring.

Reviving designs from the golden era of vacuum tube amplifiers
The CL-38uC control amplifier and the MQ-88uC power amplifier are based on the latest technology and design, but the exterior styling evokes a classic image from the heyday of vacuum tube audio products. The CL-38uC is modelled on the CL-35, released in 1970, and the MQ-88uC is modelled on the MQ-60, released in 1969. A classic front panel design should be functional, but also beautiful, achieved by careful selection of knobs and lever switches. Listeners can appreciate such traditional design features, with their nostalgic flavour, whilst enjoying these contemporary, high performance audio products.

Long life and reliable design
Each CL-38uC control amplifier and MQ-88uC power amplifier undergoes a final performance check after a 48-hour aging process following assembly. LUXMAN have selected JJ Electronic (Slovakia) vacuum tubes for these models as they are renowned for their reliability, long life, and the ease with which they operate at vacuum tube amplifier voltages and heat dissipation conditions.

Standard size chassis in traditional wooden case
They have retained the outer wooden case, as it represents the tradition of the 38 series. The chassis has been expanded to a width of 440mm which is the standard size for current LUXMAN products. The internal chassis acts as an omnidirectional shielded metal enclosure. In order to prevent magnetic flux leakage and eliminate noise, the toroidal power transformer and choke transformer have integral shielded cases.

Elegant construction with SRPP circuitry
The CL-38uC's SRPP circuitry, used for the phono equaliser section, tone control section and amp section, ensures a flat frequency response and has other advantages, such as a low output impedance (300 ohm), low distortion and extended vacuum tube life. The elegant construction of such a control amplifier in a dedicated enclosure allows us ample space to mount a full complement of vacuum tubes inside, realising clear and accurate musical expression and enviable sound quality which Luxman feel will attract many music lovers and enthusiasts.

New features, balanced inputs, and various controls
The CL-38uC’s balanced input terminals have dedicated transformers, improving integration with other high-end equipment. The built-in phono equalizer circuit is compatible with MM and MC cartridges and is equipped with step-up transformers for MC cartridges an independent left & right two step gain selector. The three-position switchable crossover frequencies for bass and treble tone controls enable the listener to fine tune the signal to the desired tonal character.

Dedicated remote control
The CL-38uC comes with a compact aluminium remote control, making it easy to control the volume smoothly from your listening position.

Input sensitivity/input impedance	PHONO (MM): 2.0mV/47kΩ PHONO (MC high): 0.3mV/100Ω PHONO (MC low): 0.08mV/30Ω LINE: 190mV/50kΩ BAL.LINE: 190mV/20kΩ *2
Output/output impedance	Rated 1V/300Ω
Frequency response	PHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB) LINE/BAL.LINE: 10Hz to 70kHz (within -3.0dB)
Total harmonic distortion	0.006% or less (1kHz) 0.06% or less (20Hz to 20kHz)
S/N ratio (IHF-A)	PHONO (MM): 68dB or more PHONO (MC high): 63dB or more PHONO (MC low): 60dB or more LINE/BAL.LINE: 100dB or more
Tone control	±8dB, selectable frequency range BASS: 150/300/600Hz, TREBLE: 1.5k/3k/6kHz
Low cut	30Hz(-6dB/oct.)
Circuit	SRPP
Vacuum tubes	ECC83S×3, ECC82×5
Power supply	230V~(50Hz)/115V~(60Hz)
Power consumption	35W
External dimensions	440(W) x 169(H) x 307(D) mm 19mm front panel knob of and 12mm rear panel terminals are included in the depth measurement
Net weight	13.3kg (main unit)
Accessories	Remote control (RA-19), Power cable

*2 This unit uses transformer equipped balanced inputs. Since the maximum input level at the balanced inputs is equivalent to 2.5 Volts, please be aware that the audio signal may be distorted if you connect a device with a higher output level (higher output voltage). There is no problem when using Luxman products (CD players etc.). For details, please refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to be used.

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