Luxman CL-1000 Line/Phono Preamplifier

My local dealer is expecting one in the near future. I have the Luxman CLU38-SE. Curious to see how it compares.

Hi luxmanc138 

My local dealer will not bring in the CL-1000 due to its lack of remote control.....he said it’s a deal breaker for most of his clients.....unfortunate indeed!

I’m told the USA version of the CL-1000 has a ‘throw in’ solid state phono board. Japanese and European markets only have the line stage only option. I’m wondering if a vinyl aficionado would be better off with the integrated phono stage in the lower Luxman models (CL-38uSE) which have dedicated internal step up transformers and tubed phono stage. All opinions and corrections are welcome. Thank you. 

Since November my dealer received the CL-1000 and I've heard it quite a few times. Combine it w/the Luxman MB300 tube amp and on good recordings you'd think you're listening to a master tape. Great detail and dynamics. I didn't hear the phono however. But was told it's equal to the $2300 E-250 phono. I have the current 38-SE and the phono is excellent. The phono is a 3 tube setup w/4 step up transformers. Two for MC High and two for MC low. I have it w/the Luxman PDA-171A TT and a Dynavector 20XL2 cart. Don't know any built in phonos w/4 SUT's in this price range. I know my dealer has a demo CL38U-SE in the house now. The customer that was going to purchase it had some personal problems and had to back out. If you want all tube the 38 plus the MQ-88C amp would make a great combo for around 10K. If you've got 37K go for the CL-1000, MB300 combo.