In the world of high-fidelity audio, few names carry the heritage, craftsmanship, and reverence of Luxman. This year, the iconic Japanese manufacturer celebrates a monumental milestone—100 years of audio innovation and excellence. To honor this centenary, Luxman has unveiled a visually stunning and highly exclusive commemorative release: the Centennial Black Edition.
This special edition system comprises four of Luxman’s most acclaimed components, each rendered in an elegant, limited-run black finish—a dramatic departure from the company’s traditional silver aesthetic that has defined its product line for decades. The black treatment not only lends the system a sleek, modern edge, but also symbolizes the brand’s willingness to evolve while paying homage to its rich legacy.
Luxman Centennial Black Edition
A Quartet of Excellence
The Centennial Black Edition includes:
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L-509Z Integrated Amplifier – Luxman's flagship integrated amplifier, known for its refined musicality, robust build quality, and the company’s latest advances in amplifier topology. The L-509Z blends the sonic purity of a separate pre/power configuration into a single chassis.
L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
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D-07X SACD/CD Player – This premium digital source supports SACD and Red Book CD playback along with high-resolution PCM and DSD decoding via USB. It’s engineered for exceptional fidelity and precision with a timeless design ethos.
D-07X SACD/CD Player
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NT-07 Network Transport – A state-of-the-art digital streaming transport, the NT-07 allows seamless playback of high-resolution music from local storage, streaming services, and network servers. It’s a modern hub for digital audiophiles who refuse to compromise.
NT-07 Network Transport –
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PD-151 MkII Turntable – A robust and elegant belt-driven turntable offering precise speed control, solid construction, and analog warmth that harks back to the golden age of vinyl, refined through contemporary engineering.
PD-151 MkII Turntable
Each of these components has been finished in a deep, lustrous black that is not available as a standalone option. The Centennial Black Edition is offered exclusively as a set, reinforcing its status as a collector’s piece and a unified design statement.
A Collector’s Dream
In keeping with the theme of exclusivity and reverence for tradition, Luxman is producing only 100 sets of the Centennial Black Edition worldwide. Each set is expected to include bespoke packaging and may carry unique identifiers or certificates commemorating the centenary release, though specific details remain under wraps.
This release marks not only a celebration of Luxman’s past but a reaffirmation of its future—a company that continues to embrace both analog purity and digital sophistication with equal passion.
Pricing and Availability
As of now, pricing and delivery timelines have yet to be disclosed by Luxman. However, given the brand’s reputation and the extremely limited production run, demand is likely to far exceed supply. Collectors, audiophiles, and brand loyalists are advised to contact authorized Luxman dealers promptly for registration and updates.
andrew Marshall
2025-11-14 at 12:51 pm
I purchased the Luxman Centennial Limited Edition collection in October from Dedicated Audio in Scottsdale, Az. An exceptional dealer, Dan the owner knows Luxman and how good it really is! Each of the 4 piece collections have the same serial number in order from 1-100. Mine is number 000022. Each piece is beautifully constructed with Luxman’s typical attention to detail. I have heard these pieces through my Focal Sopra II’s before purchase. Streaming Qobuz hi res through the top of the line Rohm parallel DAC’s through the SACD is heavenly. Equally smooth and with a very low noise floor is the PD 151 MkII with the LCD-5 moving coil. The phono pre amp in the 509z is excellent and selectable for high and low MC and MM. I knew the sound and have become a huge fan of Luxman for its natural sound, retro look with modern tech and its sonic purity which is to die for. Finally, as one of its defined market goals, its exquisite build quality and dedication to detail in all respects, it really appeals to those who appreciate its luxurious sound sight and feel. It is immediate upon opening the triple boxed units, the care of packaging, the plugs on all inputs to the 509z, the screw in handles to lift the heavy billet platter of the PD 151, a very well written and diagramed owners Manual with each piece (not a reference to an on line manual). It is my understanding that Luxman ships by air to the U.S. not 2 weeks on a humid ship crossing. If you spring for the phono cover (not cheap) compare it to any other turntable. Finally, if you have a stethoscope put in on the plinth and have a friend start and stop the PD 151 mk II. First table I’ve had where you can’t hear the motor! Weight is a factor with well constructed Hi Fi. All units are quite heavy. You will not have buyers remorse with Luxman. Allow the proper run in time and you will be elated. It keeps sounding better and better and better!