Luxman B-100 Centennial Mono Power Amplifier (Pair)
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Features
| Manufacturer | Luxman |
|---|---|
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 3 Years |
Tech Specs
Amplification
- Rated power output:
- 125 W into 8 Ω (Class A up to 25 W)
- 250 W into 4 Ω
- Maximum power output: 1,000 W into 1 Ω (peak)
- Amplification technology: LIFES1.1
- Output stage: 3-stage Darlington, quadruple-paralleled push-pull modules ×4
Performance
- Damping factor:
- 1,000 (1 kHz)
- 2,300 (50 Hz, measured using the EIAJ current injection method)
- Input sensitivity: 1.12 V (125 W into 8 Ω)
- Input impedance:
- Unbalanced: 51 kΩ
- Balanced: 55 kΩ
- Total harmonic distortion:
- ≤0.0014% (1 kHz, 8 Ω)
- ≤0.04% (20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω)
- Frequency response:
- 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0 / -0.1 dB)
- 1 Hz–180 kHz (+0 / -3.0 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 119 dB
Power
- Rated power consumption: 320 W
- Power consumption (no signal): 230 W
- Standby power consumption: 1.0 W
Physical
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 440 × 243 × 651 mm
- Depth includes: 38.5 mm rear terminals
- Weight: 59.5 kg
Description
The Luxman B-100 Centennial Mono Power Amplifier (Pair) represents the pinnacle of LUXMAN's engineering excellence, created to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary and to establish a new benchmark in reference-grade power amplification. As the first flagship monaural amplifier since the legendary B-1000f, introduced for LUXMAN's 80th anniversary, the B-100 Centennial embodies two decades of technological progress and uncompromising craftsmanship.
Every amplifier is dedicated to reproducing a single channel with absolute precision, eliminating the compromises often associated with stereo amplifier designs. At its heart is the latest LIFES 1.1 amplification engine, a refined evolution of LUXMAN's renowned feedback technology that further reduces distortion while preserving the natural openness, warmth and musicality for which the brand is celebrated. The result is a truly transparent presentation that captures every nuance, dynamic contrast and emotional expression within a recording.
Exceptional Power, Control and Next-Generation Amplification
Designed to drive even the world's most demanding loudspeakers with effortless authority, the Luxman B-100 Centennial Mono Power Amplifier (Pair) combines extraordinary output capability with remarkable finesse.
Each amplifier features an advanced 4×4 output stage employing quadruple-paralleled, triple-stage Darlington push-pull modules that deliver 125 watts into 8 ohms, 250 watts into 4 ohms, and an astonishing instantaneous output of up to 1,000 watts into 1 ohm. Pure Class A operation is maintained for the first 25 watts, ensuring exceptional refinement during the most critical listening levels before seamlessly transitioning to higher output when required.
Complementing this architecture is a massive 1,250VA EI-core transformer with flat copper windings and a substantial 160,000μF regulated power supply, providing immense current reserves, outstanding linearity and a damping factor exceeding 1,000 for superb loudspeaker control, precise bass reproduction and effortless dynamic expression.
The Benefits of a Dedicated Pair of Mono Power Amplifiers
Using a pair of Luxman B-100 Centennial Mono Power Amplifiers allows each channel of your stereo system to benefit from its own dedicated amplifier, power supply and amplification circuitry, resulting in exceptional channel separation and uncompromised performance.
By eliminating interaction between left and right channels, stereo imaging becomes more stable, spatial detail is reproduced with greater precision and the soundstage expands with remarkable depth and realism. Each amplifier has unrestricted access to its own substantial power reserves, allowing complex musical passages and demanding loudspeaker loads to be reproduced with complete composure.
This dual-mono architecture also improves dynamic headroom, low-frequency authority and overall system transparency, enabling music to flow with greater scale, effortless control and emotional engagement.
For serious audiophiles seeking the highest level of reference performance, pairing two B-100 amplifiers delivers an uncompromising foundation for an exceptional high-end audio system.
Timeless Craftsmanship with Reference-Level Construction
The Luxman B-100 Centennial Mono Power Amplifier (Pair) combines advanced engineering with the refined aesthetics expected of a flagship LUXMAN component. The sculpted 3D chassis features the distinctive slanted front panel shared with the D-100 Centennial, C-10X and M-10X, while a large centrally positioned analogue level meter, softly illuminated by warm LEDs, provides a timeless visual focal point.
An exclusive chrome "CENTENNIAL" badge commemorates this landmark model, reinforcing its status within LUXMAN's prestigious history. Internally, a loop-less chassis design minimises grounding impedance, premium 7N Class D.U.C.C. internal wiring preserves signal purity, and gold-plated peel-coated circuit boards reduce unwanted dielectric effects.
Heavy-duty cast-iron feet provide excellent vibration control, while high-rigidity RCA terminals and balanced inputs ensure secure connections with the finest source components. Together, these engineering and design elements create a power amplifier worthy of the world's finest reference audio systems.