Luxman LXV-OT7 Clone Build

This new amplifier build is a clone from the original Luxman amplifier kit that was sold in Japan. This kit was came as bundled with the magazine, it is the Luxman LXV-OT7, a hybrid amplifier using tube as an audio buffer and a stereo IC amplifier.

The power output from this amplifier is small, just 3 watt per channel at 8-ohm, but good enough to drive my 88 dB sensitivity speaker. The tube is use for audio buffer before the amplifier and this what makes this amplifier looking good and sound special.

I make this clone with all components packed in a small amplifier case. Of course, with the improvement on the power supply section that has direct effect to the sound improvement.

Let's check the build.

The Introduction For Luxman LXV-OT7 Clone

For more than two months, I never listen the music on my system anymore. This simply because all of my amplifier was sold. They had moved to their new house, of course with the new satisfy owners. One-by-one are gone until I realized, I've sold all my amplifier.

If I count, it is all gone started from my simple LM3875 gainclone amplifier, Mauro Penasa design LM3886 amplifier, Elekit TU-8900 amplifier, and Parasound HCA-1206.

So, I don't have anything to powering up my speakers right now.

Of course, I always have a plan, but sometimes the plan is not run as expected. My new amplifier project is delayed due to the imported parts is not delivered yet. I still have to wait a month for the parts to come, not to count the making process for the new amplifier project yet. So, maybe I should be waiting for the next 3 month until the new amplifier project finished. And right now, no amplifier = no music.

I only browsing from the internet, reading some reviews and looking to beautiful audio photos. Until one day, I saw the Luxman kit that sold many years ago in Japan, I got my interest on it.