This turntable genuinely surprised me. I knew it was good—but it’s very good, even by today’s standards.
The Luxman PD-291 (also marketed as PX-100) is a fully automatic, quartz-locked turntable with an optically monitored mechanism and a reliable repeat function. Mechanically, both models are identical, differing only in aesthetics.
In a 1980s review by Australian Hi-Fi magazine, the PD-291 was recorded as having the lowest rumble ever measured on a turntable at the time—a testament to the engineering precision Luxman is known for.
The automatic operation is whisper-quiet and extremely smooth. Whether you’re cueing up a delicate jazz pressing or running through a full-side rock album, it operates with an effortless grace that makes it a pleasure both to use and to hear.
The build quality is superb, as expected from Luxman—solid, refined, and designed with long-term reliability in mind. The sound is clean, stable, and well-controlled, with excellent speed accuracy thanks to the quartz lock system.
And it doesn’t just sound good—it looks stunning too. With clean lines and a subtle, minimalist style, it brings a quiet sophistication to any hi-fi setup.
If you come across one in good condition, don’t hesitate—you’ll be hard-pressed to find a modern automatic deck that performs this well at the same price.
The second one I had
The first one I had
