EQ500 vs CL-38uC
The CL-38uC's mm gain is 40 dB against the EQ500's 36 dB and its output impedance 300Ω against 100Ω. Both share class (Tube) and width (440 mm).
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EQ500
LuxmanAmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,600 - $6,695
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the EQ500
The Luxman EQ-500 is a high-end stereo vacuum-tube phono equalizer/preamplifier designed for both moving-magnet (MM) and moving-coil (MC) cartridges. It uses an SRPP gain stage, a cathode-follower output stage, and a non-feedback CR-type RIAA equalizer. Adjustable MM loading, selectable MC loading and gain, dual analog VU meters, demagnetization functionality, and both single-ended and balanced outputs provide extensive system-matching flexibility. Luxman currently lists the EQ-500 in its product catalog, so it is not considered discontinued based on the available manufacturer information.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Amplifier Class
- tube
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 36 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 92 × 397 mm (W × H × D)
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