Luxman R‑1070 — Collector‑Grade, Single‑Owner, Matching‑Serial Factory Box

A true collector’s piece: a single‑owner Luxman R‑1070 preserved in exceptional condition and accompanied by its original factory shipping box with matching serial number — an extremely rare find for this model.

Provenance & Completeness

This unit comes from a smoke‑free, pet-free, and climate‑controlled audiophile home and includes its full original 1970s factory documentation set and accessories:

  • Original Owner’s manual
  • Technical specification sheet
  • Product catalog
  • Unwritten factory warranty card folder
  • Original 300‑ohm dipole FM antenna
  • Original factory-branded Lux Corporation silica gel packet

This is one of the most complete R‑1070 packages you will encounter.

Packaging Note: Please note that while the original outer box with matching serial number is included, the internal OEM styrofoam inserts are missing.

Cosmetic Condition

The real‑wood veneer cabinet shows outstanding grain, sharp edges, and no lifting — a rarity for this model. The faceplate, aluminum control knobs, and rear panel printing are clean, crisp, and completely free of wear, reflecting careful, dedicated long‑term ownership.

Operational Condition

Fully tested and performing exactly to Luxman specification. Audio channels are clean, balanced, and highly active. It was recently tested on AM/FM with both vintage 1970s Ohm Model E speakers and contemporary Paradigm Studio 20s, performing excellently on both with massive headroom:

  • Clean, balanced channels
  • Strong tuner section
  • Smooth, noise-free controls
  • Working dial illumination
  • Accurate tuning meters

A short video demonstration of the receiver playing and testing is available upon request.

Specifications

  • Power Output: 75 WPC into 8Ω (both channels driven, 20Hz to 20,000Hz)
  • THD: No more than 0.025% at rated output
  • Frequency Response: 15Hz–100kHz (+/-1dB)
  • S/N Ratio: 106dB (Tuner/Aux/Monitor), 86dB (Phono)
  • Phono Overload: 160mV (at 1kHz)
  • Filters: Subsonic & High‑Cut Filters
  • Weight: 32.8 lbs (unpacked)

Shipping / Pickup

This unit is a vintage electronic component. While it is as close to mint as a used item can get, it is being sold as-is due to the nature of vintage audio.

  • Local Pickup: Welcomed and highly encouraged in Farmington, CT (06032).
  • Secured Shipping: If shipping is required, the unit will be professionally packed, double‑boxed, and fully insured.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

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Listed10 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • R-1070
Finish
  • Rosewood veneer
Categories
Year
  • 1970s
Made In
  • Japan

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