There is a coterie of Japanese brands whose products never fail to delight. Along with Air Tight, Denon, SAEC, Stax and a smattering of other high-end producers, Luxman has provided gem after gem, from valve amps of undeniable desirability to great turntables. Luxman’s latest flagship deck, the PD-191A, honours the brand’s traditional mix of beguiling sound, superior build quality and stunning looks.
At £11,000, it should be just that: beguiling. In the UK, that price includes the dust cover, an optional extra elsewhere. I don’t know how much more they charge, say, the French, but as a UK spokesperson told me, ‘UK customers expect a lid’. If you wish to complete the ensemble with Luxman’s £2000 LMC-5 MC cartridge then there’s a further £500 saving to be had. Our deck…
