Mark Levinson 526, 536 Set

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Product Details and Specifications:

NO 526 - Dual-Monaural Preamplifier for Digital and Analog Sources

The Mark Levinson № 526 is the definitive preamplifier for today’s music lover. Twelve analog, phono, and digital inputs travel through the Mark Levinson proprietary Pure Path discrete, direct-coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path for breathtaking purity and performance. With precision control and processing including a discrete, balanced R-2R Ladder volume control, the acclaimed 32-bit Precision Link DAC, and Class-A Pure Phono stage, the № 526 preamplifier delivers an uncompromising performance regardless of source. Housed in a 6000-series aluminum chassis, like all Mark Levinson equipment, the № 526 is designed and handcrafted in the USA.

The Mark Levinson® № 526 preamplifier is a 12-input dual-monaural preamplifier featuring Pure Path circuit design, class-A Pure Phono stage, 32-bit Precision Link DAC, and configurable balanced, unbalanced, and class-A Main Drive Headphone outputs for enthusiasts of all music formats.

№ 526 Highlights

• Pure Path discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path
• Discrete, balanced R-2R Ladder volume control for precision and performance
• Class-A Pure Phono stage with physically separated channels for MC and MM
• 32-bit Precision Link DAC with three selectable filters and seven power supplies
• Class-A Main Drive Headphone output for up to 32-ohm headphones using main circuit
• 12 analog, digital, and phono inputs; balanced, single-ended, and headphone outputs
• Supports high-resolution PCM (up to 32-bit, 192kHz) and DSD (up to 5.6MHz)
• Selectable fourth-order, 80 Hz high-pass filter allows seamless integration of subwoofers
• Designed and precision-crafted in the USA

NO 536 - Fully Discrete Monaural Amplifier

Nº536 Highlights

• Pure Path discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, monaural signal path
• Expansive, fine imaging, extended low frequency response/pitch, and natural high frequencies
• Painstakingly optimized, little negative feedback, bandwidth, slewing, and open-loop linearity
• Fully differential class-AB architecture, operates in class A for most listening conditions
• Rated for 400wpc into 8 ohms, 800wpc into 4 ohms, with 2-ohm stability
• Custom-designed, low noise toroid with separate secondary windings for each output stage
• 6000-series aluminum chassis, extremely high precision, exceedingly low tolerances
• System-integration connectivity: Ethernet, IP, RS-232, triggers, web monitoring and control
• Designed and handcrafted in the USA

General Specifications

• Input Connectors One balanced, one single-ended
• Speaker Connectors Two pairs of Hurricane loudspeaker outputs
• Control I/O Ethernet, RS-232, Trigger In and Out, USB-A, Mini USB
• Rated Output Power 400 wpc RMS @ 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz @ <0.3% THD, full output from 2.83VRMS
• Frequency Response 10Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio >85dB, reference level
• Input Impedance 60 kΩ balanced; 30 kΩ unbalanced
• Voltage Gain 26dB
• Input Sensitivity 2.83VRMS output at 142mVRMS input
• Power Requirements 100V~, 120V~, 230V~, factory set for destination country, 1500W

• Audio Specifications
  • Input Connectors One balanced, one single-ended
  • Speaker Connectors Two pairs of Hurricane loudspeaker outputs
  • Control I/O Ethernet, RS-232, Trigger In and Out, USB-A, Mini USB
  • Rated Output Power 400 wpc RMS @ 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz @ <0.3% THD, full output from 2.83VRMS
  • Frequency Response 10Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio >85dB, reference level
  • Input Impedance 60 kΩ balanced; 30 kΩ unbalanced
  • Voltage Gain 26dB
  • Input Sensitivity 2.83VRMS output at 142mVRMS input
  • Power Requirements 100V~, 120V~, 230V~, factory set for destination country, 1500W
  • Height (with feet) 7.75” (19.7cm)
  • Height (without feet) 7” (17.8cm)
  • Width 17.75” (45.1cm)
  • Depth 20” (50.8cm)