Mark Levinson No5206

Mark Levinson No5206 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier

0% – 48 months Financing Available!! – $11000

Experience the inner details and maximum dynamics of music with the № 5206. Awarded two patents for groundbreaking design, this class-A preamplifier serves as the hub of your entire audio system.

Product Description

Mark Levinson No5206 Dual-Monaural Preamplifier

0% – 48 months Financing Available!! – $11000

The heart of your high-end audio system

Experience the inner details and maximum dynamics of music with the № 5206. Awarded two patents for groundbreaking design, this class-A preamplifier serves as the hub of your entire audio system. By perfectly preserving both digital and analog audio signals, the № 5206 delivers the purest possible signal, allowing you to hear the full potential of your music.

Features

Dynamic Digital Audio

Transform your digital music collection into a high-quality sound experience that rivals live performance. The № 5206 includes a custom-made Precision Link II Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that accurately reproduces audio signals, minimizes noise and delivers outstanding digital audio quality.

Pure Path Circuit Design

Our proprietary approach to circuit design delivers uncompromising musical purity and an engaging listening experience. By using discrete components carefully selected for their precise function, the № 5206 delivers unmatched class-A sound quality that captures the nuances of every note.

High-Performance Headphone Output

Unleash all the performance your headphones can deliver. The № 5206 preamplifier’s class – A analog line stage has so much current capability it can power your headphones directly. Experience an incredibly detailed listening experience — and lose yourself completely in the music.

Premium Phono Stage

Listen to your vinyl at its absolute best through the built in phono pramp supporting any cartridge type.

Bluetooth Audio Input

Experience the highest quality & most reliable Bluetooth playback, thanks to a Bluetooth receiver that’s equipped with aptX™ HD.

Luxurious Design

Enjoy style & elegance with the meticulous design and lavish materials of the No5206.

Highlights

•  Pure Path class-A analog signal with two awarded patents
•  32 Bit/384 kHz Precision Link II DAC with 4x DSD Capability
•  Independent input relays
•  Class-A high pass subwoofer filter
•  Premium hybrid topography phono stage
•  Selectable capacitive and resistive load settings
•  RIAA equalization
•  MQA Full Decode certified
•  Dedicated 80VA toroidal transformer
•  Extensive internal shielding
•  Two separate voltage regulation stages
•  Designed and handcrafted in the USA

Inputs

•  Moving magnet and moving coil inputs
•  Bluetooth audio input including aptX HD support
•  Home theater processor pass-thru mode

Outputs

•  Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs
•  Main Drive class-A headphone output

Control

•  Mark Levinson 5Kontrol App
•  Custom aluminum IR remote
•  IP, RS-232, 12V Trigger In/Out

Networking

•  OTA update capability

Specifications

Mark Levinson No5206 specs

 

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Mark Levinson No5206 Preamplifier
Specifications

ANALOG LINE STAGE
Gain:
8dB maximum, single-ended outputs 14dB maximum, balanced outputs
Output overload:
>7.5V RMS, single-ended outputs>15V RMS, balanced outputs
Frequency response:
20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.03dB<2Hz to 250kHz, +0.1/–3dB[At unity gain volume setting] Total harmonic distortion: <0.003%, 20Hz to 20kHz [At unity gain volume setting, 2V RMS single-ended/4V RMS balanced out] Signal-to-noise ratio: >93dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted [At unity gain volume setting, referred to 2V RMS single-ended/4V RMS balanced out]
Subwoofer high-pass filter:
Selectable; 80Hz, 2nd order (12dB/octave)

PHONO STAGE
RIAA frequency response:
20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.3dB
Infrasonic filter:
Selectable; 20Hz, 1st order (6dB/octave)
Moving-magnet mode
Input resistance:
47kΩ
Input capacitance:
Selectable; 20, 70, 120, or 170pF
Gain:
39dB at 1kHz
Total harmonic distortion:
<0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 2V RMS output Signal-to-noise ratio: >80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS output
Maximum input level:
>190mV at 1kHz>1.6V at 20kHz
Moving-coil mode
Input resistance:
Selectable; 37Ω to 1000Ω
Gain:
69dB at 1kHz
Total harmonic distortion:
<0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 2V RMS output Signal-to-noise ratio: >68dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS output
Maximum input level:
>6.5mV at 1kHz>19mV at 20kHz

DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER STAGE
Output voltage:
5.6V RMS at 0dBFS, maximum volume, single-ended outputs
11.2V RMS at 0dBFS, maximum volume, balanced outputs
Frequency response:
20Hz to 20kHz, +0/–0.05dB [with 44.1kHz/16 bit signal]
20Hz to 20kHz, +0/–0.02dB [with 192kHz/24 bit signal]
Total harmonic distortion:
<0.0025%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 3V RMS single-ended output [with 44.1kHz/16 bit signal] <0.002%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 6V RMS balanced output [with 44.1kHz/16 bit signal] <0.002%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 3V RMS single-ended output [with 192kHz/24 bit signal] <0.0017%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 6V RMS balanced output [with 192kHz/24 bit signal] <0.004%, 90kHz, 3V RMS single-ended output [with 192kHz/24 bit signal] <0.003%, 90kHz, 6V RMS balanced output [with 192kHz/24 bit signal] Signal-to-noise ratio: >92dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, with 44.1kHz/16 bit signal [referred to 3V RMS single-ended or 6V RMS balanced output]
>98dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, with 192kHz/24 bit signal [referred to 3V RMS single-ended or 6V RMS balanced output]
Sample rates/bit depth:
PCM: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, or 384kHz; up to 32 bits
DSD: Native or DoP; single, double, or quad speed (2.8, 5.6, or 11.2MHz)

HEADPHONE OUTPUT
Total harmonic distortion:
<0.04%, 20Hz and 1kHz, 2V RMS output, 30Ω load <0.1%, 20kHz, 2V RMS output, 30Ω load Output overload: >3.3V RMS, 30Ω load
Signal-to-noise ratio:
>88dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS output

GENERAL
Analog input connectors:
2 pairs balanced line-level inputs (XLR)
2 pairs single-ended line-level inputs (RCA)
1 pair single-ended moving-coil phono inputs (RCA)
1 pair single-ended moving-magnet phono inputs (RCA)
Digital audio connectors (№5206 only):
2 coaxial S/PDIF inputs (RCA)
2 optical S/PDIF inputs (Toslink)
1 balanced AES/EBU input (XLR)
1 asynchronous USB input (USB-B)
Output connectors:
1 pair single-ended line-level outputs (RCA)
1 pair balanced line-level outputs (XLR)
Control connectors:
1 RS-232 port (DB-9)
1 Ethernet port (RJ-45)
1 USB port for firmware updates (USB-A)
1 baseband IR input (⅛”/3.5mm phone jack)
1 programmable 12V DC trigger output, 100mA maximum (⅛”/3.5mm phone jack)
1 programmable 12V DC trigger input (⅛”/3.5mm phone jack)
Power consumption:
Power on: 70W
Power on (headphones connected): 85W
Normal standby: 65W
Power Save standby: 4W
Green standby: <0.4W Dimensions/Weight Unit only: Height: 4.96"/126mm Height without feet: 4.50"/114mm Width: 17.25"/438mm Depth, enclosure only: 18.00"/457mm Depth, with knobs and rear connectors: 19.25"/489mm Weight: 34 lbs/15.4kg With packaging: Height: 13.63"/346mm Width: 24.25"/616mm Depth: 29.00"/737mm Weight: 48 lbs/21.7kg