{"id":5198,"date":"2026-04-25T13:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vumetre.com\/en\/?p=5198"},"modified":"2026-04-25T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T11:27:26","slug":"new-luxman-b-100-centennial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vumetre.com\/en\/en\/hot\/new-luxman-b-100-centennial\/","title":{"rendered":"New LUXMAN B-100 CENTENNIAL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Following the L-100 Centennial Class A integrated amplifier, the D-100 Centennial CD player and the P-100 Centennial headphone amplifier, LUXMAN continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with the B-100 CENTENNIAL mono power amplifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new flagship of the Japanese brand\u2019s amplifiers, it is the first monoblock model of its kind since the B-1000f, launched in 2005 to mark the 80th anniversary. At its heart beats the latest version of the LIFES 1.1 amplification circuit. Derived from the LIFES circuit first introduced in the M-10X in 2021, this latest iteration has been further optimized to reduce distortion even further and improve overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The B-100 Centennial adopts a new \u20184&#215;4\u2019 output configuration, consisting of four triple-stage Darlington push-pull modules in a quad-parallel arrangement for each channel. This configuration delivers 25 W in pure Class A at 8 \u03a9 and 125 W in Class AB. At 4 \u03a9, the power doubles to 250 W and quadruples at 2 \u03a9 to 500 W. Capable of reaching up to 1,000 W peak power at 1 \u03a9, it aims for total linearity and absolute control over the speakers, reinforced by a damping factor exceeding 1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason for the doubling of power output each time the impedance is halved is the power supply, which relies on a massive, custom-built, high-efficiency 1,250 VA EI-type transformer, featuring flat copper windings to reduce losses and improve coupling. This is combined with 16 filter capacitors of 10,000 \u03bcF each (totaling 160,000 \u03bcF), which provide a considerable energy reserve. The \u2018peel-coat\u2019 circuits are gold-plated without varnish and combined with specific inductors and numerous relays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/vumetre.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luxman-B-100C-back-12.44.22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vumetre.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luxman-B-100C-back-12.44.22.jpg 968w, https:\/\/vumetre.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luxman-B-100C-back-12.44.22-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 968px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The exterior design features a solid, high-quality 5 mm-thick chassis with machined ventilation slots. The thick front panel with a slanted chamfer is reminiscent of the recent D-100 and P-100 Centennial models and, of course, the M-10X stereo amplifier, but features a single warm-lit analogue VU meter at its center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sold in pairs at a price yet to be announced in Europe, the B-100 Centennial mono amplifier represents the new pinnacle of LUXMAN\u2019s current technology and expertise and paves the way for future generations from the century-old Japanese manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is scheduled for release in summer 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the L-100 Centennial Class A integrated amplifier, the D-100 Centennial CD player and the P-100 Centennial headphone amplifier, LUXMAN continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with the B-100 CENTENNIAL mono power amplifier. 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