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Luxman MQ-88uC Tube Power Amplifier

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Original price $6,995.00 (54% Off Est. Retail)
Original price From $3,199.00
Original price $6,995.00 (54% Off Est. Retail)
Current price $3,199.00
From $3,199.00
Current price $3,199.00

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The Luxman MQ-88uC vacuum tube stereo power amplifier delivers 25 watts per channel into 4, 8, and 16 ohms. Crafted to anchor discerning two-channel systems, this retro-inspired component revives the classic 1969 MQ-60 lineage with modern Japanese engineering. Rather than running its four JJ Electronic KT88 output tubes in standard pentode mode, the circuit wires them in a push-pull triode configuration driven by ECC83S and ECC82 tubes in a Mullard topology. Custom OY-15-type output transformers, Nichicon film coupling capacitors, and an EI-core power transformer preserve signal purity, while dual single-ended RCA inputs provide direct or volume-controlled operation alongside dedicated impedance taps.

The Absolute Sound honored the MQ-88uC with a Product of the Year Award, praising it as a musical treasure that captures authentic triode immediacy. Critics at STEREO Magazine applauded its expansive, layered soundstage alongside tight lower-frequency grip and natural, unforced musicality. Reviewers also highlight its lush midrange texture, crisp transient speed, and heirloom dark-brown chassis, noting that it pairs best with efficient loudspeakers.

Bringing this amplifier into your listening room means prioritizing harmonic richness and tonal nuance over sheer brute force. Its thoughtful triode architecture lets instruments breathe with lifelike dimensionality, transforming familiar recordings into intimate performances that reward hours of effortless listening.
Brand Luxman
Type Power Amplifiers
MSRP $6,995.00
SKU # 101270
Serial # M71100024
Cosmetic Rating

9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.

Functional Notes

Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age 3 years
Owners 1
Service History None

Power amplifier, (4x) JJ KT88 tubes, (2x) JJ ECC83 tubes, (2x) JJ ECC82 tubes, Power cable, Factory packaging

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