{"product_id":"luxman-l-509z-integrated-amplifier","title":"LUXMAN L-509Z Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flagship Z-Series integrated amplifier built on a “single-chassis separates” philosophy—pairing a fully discrete preamp and power amp in one elegant enclosure for true reference-level performance. It’s the first Luxman integrated to run \u003cstrong\u003eLIFES 1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e feedback modules in both the pre and power stages simultaneously, delivering exceptional musical detail, natural tonal richness, and a remarkably open soundstage. Power is effortless and controlled thanks to a robust \u003cstrong\u003eClass AB\u003c\/strong\u003e output stage with a \u003cstrong\u003ebipolar 4-parallel push-pull\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration, producing \u003cstrong\u003e120W + 120W into 8Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e220W + 220W into 4Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e for confident drive with demanding speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecision listening is elevated by Luxman’s \u003cstrong\u003eLECUA-EX\u003c\/strong\u003e electronically controlled attenuator (88 fine steps), engineered to reduce sonic degradation while improving operational feel. The L-509Z also includes a serious onboard \u003cstrong\u003eMM\/MC phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003etwo-step MC gain (MC-H \/ MC-L)\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus versatile connectivity for modern systems: multiple RCA and balanced XLR inputs, \u003cstrong\u003eMAIN IN\u003c\/strong\u003e for external preamp integration, and \u003cstrong\u003edual PRE OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e for system expansion. Add refined usability—\u003cstrong\u003elarge analog VU meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e7-segment volume indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3-band tone control (bass\/middle\/treble)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a front-panel \u003cstrong\u003eMute\u003c\/strong\u003e button, and both \u003cstrong\u003e6.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e headphone outputs—and the L-509Z becomes a centerpiece amplifier designed for serious, long-term listening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe LUXMAN L-509Z is part of ListenUp's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/listenup.com\/collections\/luxman-integrated-amplifiers\" title=\"LUXMAN Integrated Amplifier Collection\"\u003eLUXMAN Integrated Amplifier Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat It's Good At:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering flagship-grade dynamics and control with \u003cstrong\u003e120W\/8Ω and 220W\/4Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e high-current power amplification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProducing highly natural, low-fatigue musicality via \u003cstrong\u003eLIFES 1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e feedback architecture in both pre and power stages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFine, repeatable volume adjustments with premium feel using \u003cstrong\u003eLECUA-EX (88-step)\u003c\/strong\u003e attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBringing vinyl systems to life with a built-in \u003cstrong\u003eMM\/MC phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e plus \u003cstrong\u003eMC-H\/MC-L gain selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving headphones with improved separation using both \u003cstrong\u003e6.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e outputs (independent L\/R ground)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting flexible system building with \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced XLR inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMAIN IN\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003etwo PRE OUT\u003c\/strong\u003e outputs for expansion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z Full Specifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated amplifier \/ pre-main amplifier (“single-chassis separates” concept)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class AB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification feedback circuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e LIFES 1.0\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e LECUA-EX (88 steps; 0 to 87 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120W + 120W (8Ω) \/ 220W + 220W (4Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bipolar 4-parallel push-pull\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330 (current injection method \/ EIAJ current ejection method)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput sensitivity \/ input impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO (MM): 2.5mV \/ 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO (MC-H): 0.3mV \/ 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO (MC-L): 0.1mV \/ 40Ω\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINE: 180mV \/ 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBAL.LINE: 180mV \/ 79kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMAIN IN: 1.1V \/ 47kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e PRE OUT: 1V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.5dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINE: 20Hz to 100kHz (within -3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e0.007% or less (8Ω, 1kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e0.03% or less (8Ω, 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\u003ePHONO (MM): 87dB or more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO (MC-H): 70dB or more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePHONO (MC-L): 62dB or more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLINE: 106dB or more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-band tone control (BASS \/ MIDDLE \/ TREBLE)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. amount of tone control:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBASS: ±8dB at 100Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTREBLE: ±8dB at 760Hz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTREBLE: ±8dB at 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhono equalizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in phono EQ supports MM and MC; MC gain selectable (MC-H \/ MC-L); front-panel Mute button included\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e φ6.3mm standard jack + φ4.4mm jack with independent L\/R grounding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeters \/ display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needle-movement type analog VU meters + 7-segment LED sound volume indicator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230V~ (50Hz) \/ 115V~ (60Hz)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390W; 150W (under no signal); 0.5W (standby)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 440(W) × 193(H) × 463(D) mm (front knob 20mm + rear terminal 37mm included in depth)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.4kg (main unit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections \/ terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhono input terminals + signal ground\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLine input terminals (1, 2, 3, 4)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced input terminals (1, 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-out terminals (1, 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMain-in terminals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaker terminals (A, B) with independent on\/off switching; supports bi-wire connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAC inlet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhase inverters (1, 2)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTrigger in\/out and Control in\/out (3.5mm mini-jack type shown)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker terminal \/ supported Y-lug terminal dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidth of part a: 16mm or less\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidth of part b: 7mm or more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Connection may not be performed depending on the shape of the Y-lug terminal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote control (RA-17A)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaker terminal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdl\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of amplifier is the LUXMAN L-509Z?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt’s a flagship integrated amplifier (pre-main) designed with a “single-chassis separates” approach—combining fully discrete preamp and power amp sections in one unit.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power does the L-509Z output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eIt delivers 120W + 120W into 8Ω and 220W + 220W into 4Ω, providing strong drive capability and excellent control with a wide range of speakers.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a built-in phono stage for turntables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. It includes a high-quality phono equalizer that supports both MM and MC cartridges, with two-step MC gain selection (MC-H and MC-L) for broader cartridge compatibility.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is LIFES 1.0 and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eLIFES 1.0 is Luxman’s amplification feedback engine used in both the pre and power stages, engineered to deliver high fidelity with natural musicality and refined detail.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the volume control work on the L-509Z?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eThe L-509Z uses Luxman’s LECUA-EX electronically controlled attenuator, offering 88 precise steps designed to minimize sound quality deterioration across the volume range.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect balanced XLR sources?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. The L-509Z includes balanced input terminals (1 and 2), making it easy to integrate high-end balanced sources.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support headphone listening, including balanced headphones?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. In addition to a 6.3mm headphone jack, it includes a 4.4mm headphone output with independent left\/right grounding to improve separation and imaging with compatible balanced cables.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the L-509Z be used in a system with external components (like a separate preamp or power amp)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e \u003cdd\u003eYes. With MAIN IN, dual PRE OUT (1 and 2), and multiple line inputs, it’s built for flexible system expansion and integration.\u003c\/dd\u003e \u003c\/dl\u003e \u003ch4\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z Downloads:\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/lupublic\/Luxman-L509Z-catalog.pdf\" title=\"LUXMAN L-509Z Catalog\"\u003eLUXMAN L-509Z Catalog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUXMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62547511967903,"sku":"LUX-L509Z-SIL","price":14495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/6910\/4031\/files\/bd3addb6-58f6-4f01-81b5-ab606cebd7b4.jpg?v=1761089499","url":"https:\/\/listenup.com\/products\/luxman-l-509z-integrated-amplifier","provider":"ListenUp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}