The joy of analog reproduction is the indulgence of the harmonic density and tonal character of vinyl playback, faithfully reproducing sound vibration and resonance inscribed on analog records without interruption. The EQ-500 phono equalizer amplifier is a vacuum tube design for all stages to provide the ultimate experience in the expressive and colourful reproduction of music. Fine adjustment and switching functions that are easily accessible on the elegant front panel allow you to enjoy the real pleasure of analog reproduction. The debut of LUXMAN’s masterpiece phono equalizer amplifier, the EQ-500, brings a new dimension that offers an extensive menu of the finest details of analog reproduction allowing you to recreate that ideal sound from your memory.

Circuiting system

SRPP, final stage cathode follower

Non-feedback CR type equalizer

Vacuum tube used

ECC83 x 4 pieces, ECC82 x 2 pieces,

and EZ81 x 1 piece

Input sensitivity (1kHz, When the gain is set to 36dB)

MM: 4mV

MC: high 0.44mV, MC: low 0.18mV

Input impedance

MM: 30kΩ to 100kΩ (variable)

MC: high 40Ω, MC: low 2.5Ω

Rated output/output impedance

250mV/850Ω

Gain(1kHz, When the gain is set to 36dB)

MM: 36dB

MC: high 55dB, MC: low 63dB

Maximum allowable input (1kHz)

MM: 300mV, MC: high 34mV, 

MC: low 13mV

RIAA deviation

MM/MC high/MC low: 

20Hz to 20kHz (±0.3dB)