Luxman - K-5 Audio-cassette deck

The Luxman K-5 is a high-quality vintage stereo cassette deck from the Studio Standard Series, produced in Japan by the renowned audio brand Luxman between 1978 and 1982. The deck is known for its sleek, timeless design and at the time was one of the earlier models that offered full support for the then brand new metal bands (Type IV).


A variant has also been released under the name K-5A, which is often equipped with digital LED indicators instead of the classic analog VU meters.

Key specifications

Head system (2 heads): Equipped with a Sendust (or Senalloy) combination head for recording and display, and a large ferrite twist head to handle the powerful magnetization of metal tapes.

Tape compatibility: Manual selection for Type I (Normal), Type II (CrO2) and Type IV (Metal).

Noise cancellation: Equipped with Dolby-B Noise Reduction.

Frequency range:

Normal (Type I): 30 Hz – 17 kHz

Chrome (Type II): 30 Hz – 18 kHz

Metal (Type IV): 30 Hz – 20 kHz

Wow and flutter (Jitter): 0.06% or less (WRMS).

Signal-to-noise ratio: Better than 65 dB (with Dolby-B on on chrome/metal).

Versions: Available in silver (K-5), black (K-5B) and sometimes with an optional wooden housing (K-5W).

Dimensions & Weight: 438 x 150 x 264 mm (WxHxD), weighing approximately 5.8 kg.

Features & Control

The deck has a sleek front panel with analog VU meters, a mechanical 3-digit counter, two microphone inputs (left/right) at the front and a separate control for the output volume (Output Level). In addition, it has a Bias Fine Adjustment to precisely match the recording quality to the cassette used

excellent sounding, playing and recording deck.

It spins fast and strong.
Heads are cleaned and demagnetized
All belts are new!
New pinchroller
Motor oiled.
Mechanics oiled
Contacts cleaned
Set to 240V
Heads demagnetized and cleaned
Speed adjusted correct.
Azimuth is correct

Manufacturer: Luxman
Model: K-5
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
Years of manufacture: 1981 - 1982
Made in: Japan
Color: Silver, Black
Remote control: no
Power consumption:
Dimensions: 438 x 150 x 240 mm (WxHxD).
Weight: 7 kg
Original price approx.: 698 DM

Connections

Number of inputs: 2
Line In: 100 mV, 47 kOhm

DIN In:
Microphone: 0.25 mV
Number of outputs:
Line Out: 580 mV
DIN Out:

Specifications:

Audio heads: 2
1x Sendust recording and playback
1x ferrite erase head
Motor: 1
Tape speed: 4.75 cm / s
Synchronization fluctuation: 0.06 % (WMRS)
Tape types:
Normal: Type I
Cr02: Type II
Metal: Type IV
Frequency response:
Normal Type I: 30 Hz - 17 kHz
Cr02 Type II: 30 Hz - 18 kHz
Metal Type IV: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
Distortion factor: < 1,5 %
Signalrauschabstand:
Normal:
Ohne Dolby: >52 dB
With Dolby B: > 62 dB
Chrome:
Without Dolby: > 55 dB
With Dolby B: > 65 dB
Metal:
Without Dolby: > 55 dB
With Dolby B: > 65 dB
Crosstalk attenuation:
Auto-Reverse: no
Dolby: B

Special features:

Dolby B
Recording mute switch
3-stage premagnetisation and equalisation selector switch
Fine tuner for premagnetization
Memory counter

Carefully insured shipped
Signs of use on top
Tape not included