{"product_id":"luxman-c-10x-preamplifier","title":"LUXMAN C-10X Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLUXMAN C-10X Control Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe LUXMAN C-10X is a flagship control amplifier engineered to make high-end systems feel effortlessly lifelike—delivering a deep, spacious soundstage, exceptionally low noise, and the kind of micro-detail that brings recordings to life. At its core is LUXMAN’s latest \u003cstrong\u003eLIFES\u003c\/strong\u003e amplifier feedback engine paired with the newest \u003cstrong\u003eLECUA-EX\u003c\/strong\u003e electronically controlled attenuator, creating a fully balanced, three-dimensionally laid out signal path designed for purity, speed, and realism. Beyond its reference-grade preamp performance, the C-10X is built to serve as the command center of serious audio systems, with flexible output mode selection (unbalanced, balanced, or bi-amp), precise channel\/balance tools, and input level offset to keep every source perfectly matched. Add in refined tone controls, a volume-linked loudness function, an external pre-input for AV integration, and a premium aluminum \u003cstrong\u003eRA-20\u003c\/strong\u003e remote, and the C-10X becomes a no-compromise preamplifier for listeners who want maximum musical immersion with maximum system control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe LUXMAN C-10X is part of ListenUp's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/collections\/luxman-preamplifiers\" title=\"LUXMAN Preamplifier Collection\"\u003eLUXMAN Preamplifier Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Good At:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating an ultra-quiet, highly realistic presentation with a wide, deep soundstage and vivid imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving power amplifiers with confidence via fully balanced architecture and high-performance gain structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering precision volume control with minimal sonic degradation thanks to LECUA-EX’s resistor-step design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFine-tuning real-world listening with balance trim, input level matching, and bi-amp output level adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffering musical flexibility via tone controls, loudness compensation, and Line Straight purity mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrating cleanly into advanced systems with balanced phase switching, AV\/external pre input, and trigger\/control ports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN C-10X Full Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Control amplifier \/ preamplifier (flagship model)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification feedback circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e LIFES 1.0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control:\u003c\/strong\u003e LECUA-EX\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity \/ Input impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnbalanced: 180mV \/ 45kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced: 180mV \/ 90kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput \/ Input impedance (output):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnbalanced: rating 1V \/ 90Ω, max. 14.1V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced: rating 1V \/ 180Ω, max. 28.7V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e20Hz to 20kHz (+0, within -0.1dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5Hz to 110kHz (+0, within -3.0dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnbalanced: 0.005% (20Hz to 20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced: 0.003% (20Hz to 20kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS\/N ratio (IHF-A):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnbalanced: 129dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced: 132dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone control range (max. change amount):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBASS: ±8dB at 100Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput mode selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbalanced \/ Balanced \/ Bi-amp\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced phase switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supported (balanced phase preset; reversible phase can be switched via remote)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel preset functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced phase setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput level offset setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBi-amp output level setting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput offset function (per input):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 to -6dB (per input terminal)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance adjustment range:\u003c\/strong\u003e L: -6dB to R: -6dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-amp output level adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±6dB for each system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume shift resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5dB steps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume control steps \/ range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 discrete steps, 0 to 95.5dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal pre-amplifier input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (external pre-input terminal)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListening\/processing modes \u0026amp; functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line Straight, Loudness, Volume up\/down, Mute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluorescent display with dimmer; remote zoom display (up to 4× size)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote control functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperation, Dimmer, Input selector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutput mode (Unbalanced, Balanced, Bi-amp)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced phase switching\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChannel preset (Balanced phase setting, Input level offset setting, Bi-amp output level setting)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExternal pre-amplifier input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine Straight, Loudness, Volume up\/down, Mute\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eZoom display\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-panel inputs (analog):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine input terminals: 3 pairs RCA (1, 2, 3)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced input terminals: 3 pairs XLR (1, 2, 3)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExternal pre-amplifier input terminals: RCA L\/R\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-panel outputs (analog):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine output terminals: 2 pairs RCA (1, 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced output terminals: 2 pairs XLR (1, 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther rear-panel connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignal ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl input \/ output terminal (3.5mm monaural mini jack)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrigger input (12V trigger input)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrigger outputs: 2 outputs (12V\/0.1A max total; 3.5mm monaural mini jack)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAC inlet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMain power switch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40W, 2.6W (standby)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440(W) × 130(H) × 434(D) mm \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDepth includes front-side knob of 16mm and rear-side terminal of 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.8kg (main unit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remote control (RA-20), Power cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN C-10X Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdl\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the LUXMAN C-10X, and what role does it play in a hi-fi system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eThe C-10X is a flagship control amplifier (preamplifier) that manages source selection, volume, and system control while providing an extremely low-noise, high-resolution signal to your power amplifier.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the C-10X support balanced XLR connections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It provides three balanced XLR input pairs and two balanced XLR output pairs, along with balanced phase switching for system compatibility.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many analog inputs and outputs does the C-10X have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt includes three RCA line input pairs, three XLR balanced input pairs, an external pre-input (RCA L\/R), two RCA line output pairs, and two XLR balanced output pairs.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is LECUA-EX, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eLECUA-EX is LUXMAN’s electronically controlled attenuator that switches precision resistors rather than using a traditional variable pot, helping preserve clarity and channel balance across the volume range.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the C-10X be used in a bi-amp system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It offers an output mode for bi-amp operation and provides per-system level adjustment so you can fine-tune balance between amplifier channels.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have tone controls, and can they be bypassed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes bass and treble controls (±8dB) and a Line Straight mode that bypasses tone shaping when you want the most direct signal path.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I integrate the C-10X with a home theater setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. The external pre-amplifier input allows direct connection to an AV amplifier’s pre-out for smoother system integration.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include trigger connections for powering other gear on\/off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes a 12V trigger input and two trigger outputs (12V\/0.1A max total) for coordinated power control with compatible components.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003c\/dl\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN C-10X Downloads:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Luxman-C-10X-catalog.pdf\" title=\"LUXMAN C-10X Catalog\"\u003eLUXMAN C-10X Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUXMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62547445481631,"sku":"LUX-C10X-SIL","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/bd344bec-3983-4250-81c4-20d860ca69a8.jpg?v=1761082601","url":"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/luxman-c-10x-preamplifier","provider":"ListenUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}