Luxman E-250 Phono Amplifier
Reference-Level Vinyl Playback with Precision Control & Rich Musical Detail
The Luxman E-250 is a high-performance phono equaliser amplifier crafted for audiophiles who demand the most from their vinyl collections. Building on the heritage of Luxman’s acclaimed analogue design, the E-250 enhances every nuance pressed into the groove with exceptional clarity, dynamic expression, and musical realism.
Whether paired with a high-end tonearm or a dual arm turntable setup, the E-250 delivers accurate RIAA equalisation, advanced load matching, and superb signal integrity — bringing your records to life with dimensional depth and rich tonal colour.
Key Features & Benefits
The E-250 offers switchable load impedance and capacitance settings, allowing you to fine-tune the phono stage to your cartridge’s characteristics for optimal performance and tonal balance.
- Robust MC Transformer Design
Equipped with an independent super permalloy core MC transformer with dual-stage gain selection, the E-250 delivers clean, extended bandwidth and rich dynamic expression — especially with low-output MC cartridges.
- High-Quality NF Type Equaliser Circuit
The NF Type equaliser circuit uses premium discrete components and parallel FETs to minimise noise and distortion, preserving delicate musical detail and rhythmic accuracy across all genres.
A unique articulation function helps demagnetise the cartridge and MC transformer using the audio signal, helping maintain peak performance and prolong cartridge life.
Front-panel input selection supports two turntables or twin arms, with easy switching between cartridges and phono sources for convenience and system versatility.
- Audiophile-Grade Construction
Luxman’s meticulous engineering and refined chassis design ensure high-quality power supply, excellent channel separation, and low noise floor — forming a stable foundation for expressive analogue playback.
Sonic Character & Performance
The Luxman E-250 is prized for its natural, spacious sound and dynamic precision. Vinyl playback is delivered with clarity and warmth, while the adjustable load settings allow tailored performance for both MM and MC cartridges.
Who It’s For
The E-250 is ideal for:
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Audiophiles seeking reference-level phono amplification
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Systems that need fine analogue control & sonic refinement
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Vinyl lovers with high-end turntables and low-output MC cartridges
Optimizing the cartridge load adjustment
The rear panel is equipped with a load impedance selector (34k/47k/56k/100kΩ) and a load capacity selector (0p/100p/220p/320pF) to match the characteristics of the cartridge and exploiting it to its full potential.
Specially selected embedded MC transformer
The E-250 features a step-up transformer with a 2 stage gain selection function in which a L/R independent super permalloy core is used, thereby supporting even low impedance MC cartridges. This creates a rich and expressive musicality that is only possible by boosting of the transformer.
Large capacity power supply circuit
The newly developed low profile, large capacity block capacitor together with a regulator circuit with discrete configuration that are used in the power supply circuit achieve the desired high quality power supply environment. The E-250 power supply circuit also features LUXMAN’s original round pattern board allowing the smooth transmission of the delicate sound signals.
Articulation function
The articulation function is designed to demagnetize the cartridge and the MC transformer using the signal current of music reproduced when magnetization of the cartridge has caused the sound quality to deteriorate. The articulation function can help to restore the cartridge to its original characteristics and maintain quality at a maximum level.
NF Type equalizer circuit
The NF type equalizer circuit in the E-250 features many of LUXMAN’s original and custom built parts. This equalizer has a high S/N ratio which reduces noise by connecting the first stage FET in parallel. A monaural switch when playing a monaural record is provided as well as a low cut switch that cuts out low frequency signals that can be generated by distorted records.
Input selection
The input can be selected from the front panel with ‘one touch’ operation from 2 players or a player with a twin arm. The option to easily change the cartridge type with respect to the input allows a favourite cartridge to be chosen for each phonograph record.
Aluminium blaster white front panel
The front panel design of the E-250 is finished with blaster white and offers lever type control switches on a compact sized body. This mechanically designed layout exudes a sense of class. * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. * The product listed in this catalog does not include line cables. Please purchase cables separately.
