ART88 vs Luxman CL1000
The CL1000's thd is 0.045% against the ART88's 0.250%, its output voltage 8.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS, and its output impedance 1000Ω against 190Ω. Both share class (Tube).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$10,975 - $28,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the ART88
The Conrad-Johnson ART88 is a limited-edition, all-tube stereo line preamplifier and the company’s flagship triode design. It uses a dual-mono architecture: the left and right audio channels share only the chassis, control logic, and power transformer. Each channel uses two Philips PCC88 dual-triode tubes, with one configured as the gain stage and the other as a high-current output buffer/impedance-matching stage. Input selection and volume control are microprocessor-controlled relays, with balanced level adjustment in 100 steps and wireless remote operation. The ART88 provides analog line-level connectivity through RCA connectors and inverts absolute phase at its main output. Conrad-Johnson documentation describes the model as a limited production of 250 individually numbered units.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Max Input Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.250%
- Output Voltage
- 10.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 190Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 476 × 138 × 406 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions