To minimize even the slightest distortions triggered by vibration and resonance, Luxman upgraded the disc drive, creating the LxDTM-i – Luxman original Disc Transport Mechanism (improved). They enclose the drive in 8 mm thick aluminum sides that extend to the front and rear panels, plus a 5 mm thick steel top plate. For added protection, the physical mounting system forms an integrated structure that supports the side frame. Together with an improved disc reading mechanism, the result is playback of an altogether higher order.

The D-10X marks the debut of the world’s finest D/A converter, the MUS-IC™ BD34301EKV from ROHM Semiconductor. Used in dual mono configuration, these converters combine top-flight specs with an impressive suite of silicon-level refinements.MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording.The player includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA-CDs as well as MQA audio files up to 24-bit transferred via USB, optical and coaxial inputs.

Luxman’s ODNF-u (Only Distortion Negative Feedback – ultimate) debuts in the D-10X, using a fully balanced design to maximise error detection and minimise distortion. It delivers greater expressive power and enhanced microdynamics, particularly in high frequencies, with natural, smooth waveforms. A tailored three-band, first-order filter further refines the signal. The D-10X’s composite, loop-less chassis protects the analogue signal from ground impedance changes, magnetic fields, and digital noise, ensuring superb circuitry performs at its full potential.

To provide highly abundant, highly stable power, Luxman increased the power transformer capacity by 27% compared to our previous flagship. They also provide independent regulators for each circuit along with formidable filter capacitors for the ultimate stability.

Dielectric effects, unwanted resistance and stray capacitance in printed circuit board patterns can all degrade the audio signal. LUXMAN suppresses these effects with generously thick 100 μm copper foil, gold-plated connections and peel coat removal of the solder mask. In addition, their gently curved wiring pattern delivers smooth signal flow.

To complement advanced audio systems, they provide one coaxial and two optical inputs, plus a USB input that supports both DSD and PCM. In addition to isochronous transfer, the USB supports four modes of Bulk Pet® transfer that optimize the processor load between the source and the D-10X for improved transparency.

You select your listening position carefully. The 4X zoom function makes the fluorescent display easy to read from that seat. When playing MQA-CDs and files, a three-color indicator confirms decode status: Studio (blue), Authentic (green) and Renderer (magenta).

For playing back music from a PC, Luxman reccomend their Audio Player application. This software supports FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, DSF and DSDIFF files. You can download the software for Windows and macOS from the official Luxman website.