2012年 CES and T.H.E. SHOW 實況報導

[Leo Yeh]

Mark Levinson 40週年紀念推出多項產品

Mark Levinson在40週年紀念時推出了4款新產品：No.52參考雙單聲道前級、No.585綜擴、 No.519 SACD Player及No. 560 Digital Audio Processor
除了No.52參考雙單聲道前級是屬於高價位的產品外，其他3個新產品都是屬於非常親近的價格
看來要擁有Mark Levinson不再是很遙遠的夢










No 560　DAC　$6000
The Mark Levinson No 560 is engineered to bring out the very best in all digital audio
sources including high-resolution audio formats and serve as the heart of a digital audio music
system. The Mark Levinson No 560 enables listeners to enjoy the full sonic benefits of
computer audio, disc transports, streaming media devices and other digital sources thanks to
its dual 32-bit, 192kHz premium digital to analog converters, digital volume control and
impeccable engineering and construction.
The No 560 provides no less than 10 digital audio inputs including two optical and two coaxial
S/PDIF inputs, three USB 2.0 (A) connectors, two HDMI inputs with DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
-direct capability and an AES/EBU XLR input. The No 560’s XLR and RCA analog outputs
facilitate connection to an amplifier or preamplifier. The No 560 is designed for extraordinary
sonic performance, incorporating isolated digital and analog circuitry with independent power
supplies, asynchronous clocking to ensure jitter-free performance from the dual 32-bit DACs,
apremium quality internal components throughout and many additional enhancements.

No.519　SACD Disc Player　$8000
The Mark Levinson No 519 SACD Disc Player is designed for those who demand nothing less
than the finest in digital music reproduction. It combines a precision CD/SACD (Super Audio
Compact Disc) player mechanism with dual 32-bit/192kHz audiophile-grade digital to analog
converters to deliver extraordinary fidelity, resolution and musical accuracy.
Adding to its versatility, the No 519 also functions as a complete digital preamplifier. It
includes four S/PDIF and USB digital inputs, plus XLR and RCA analog and HDMI 1.3,
AES/EBU, optical and coaxial S/PDIF outputs and an onboard digital volume control that
enable the No 519 to be connected to a stereo or multichannel preamplifier or amplifier. In
addition, the No 519 provides direct SACD audio output via its HDMI connection as well as
high-resolution LPCM digital audio.
The Mark Levinson No 519’s elegant front panel features dedicated input and volume control
knobs, facilitating its use as a digital preamplifier, and includes a USB 2.0 (A) connector to
enable future upgrades. Its Ethernet, ML Link, 12V trigger and IR ports enable easy system
integration, and the No 519 is supplied with a remote control that operates all its functions
as well as those of select Mark Levinson preamplifiers.

No 585 integrated amplifier　$10000
The Mark Levinson No 585 integrated amplifier is ideal for audiophiles and music lovers who
desire an all in one audio control center and stereo power amplifier that is space saving and
easy to use and delivers ultimate-quality music reproduction.
The No 585 offers three analog line-level audio inputs plus an MC/MM phono input and six
digital audio inputs, to accommodate a wide array of music sources, and can be operated via
its remote control. The No 585 delivers a generous 225 watts per channel power output into 8
ohms, to easily drive even inefficient audiophile loudspeakers, and provides a dedicated
subwoofer output.
The No 585’s analog circuitry is optimized to deliver extraordinary sonic refinement, and it
incorporates leading-edge 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters for unsurpassed digital
audio performance. The Mark Levinson No 585 includes HDMI™ 1.3, USB, AES/EBU and
coaxial S/PDIF inputs, and provides USB and S/PDIF digital outputs.
A host of onboard sonic tailoring facilities are provided including full bass management with
high-pass filtering, low-pass crossover controls for the subwoofer output and more.
The No 585’s unity gain SSP mode enables easy integration with home theater systems, and
the No 585 offers a full complement of system control ports.

No 52 preamplifier　$25000
The No 52 is quite simply the finest Mark Levinson preamplifier ever. It is an all-analog, true
dual-monaural design with a two-chassis configuration that separates the critical analog audio
circuitry from the control section to maintain the purest signal paths possible.
The No 52 provides a comprehensive complement of inputs including three balanced XLR and
four unbalanced RCA line-level inputs, and a dedicated phono input that is selectable for
moving coil (MC) or moving magnet (MM) operation. Two sets of XLR and RCA stereo
preamplifier outputs are provided, along with an auxiliary pair of XLR and RCA outputs that
can be configured for fixed or variable level output with independent source selection. This
enables the auxiliary outputs to function either as a third preamp out, a pass-through
full-range subwoofer output or a record output.
The No 52 offers a unity gain SSP (surround sound processor) output that provides the ability
to integrate the audio sources that are connected to it into a home theater system, while
maintaining optimal and independent stereo operation for music sources. The No 52 provides
extensive control and system interface connectivity via Ethernet, Mark Levinson’s proprietary
ML Net, 12V trigger and IR control ports. In addition, a USB 2.0 (A) port facilitates possible
future software upgrades. The No 52 is supplied with a remote control that can also be used to
The Mark Levinson No 52 is built to an extraordinary level of refinement. Its control section
features mirror-imaged DC power supplies and AC regeneration circuits for remarkably clean
and stable power delivery and signal purity. Individual left and right DC umbilical cords are used
to connect to the audio sections in the second chassis, and control signals are delivered via a
third cable to keep them isolated. The audio chassis is laid out in a mirror image, left/right
configuration with isolated and independent circuit boards for the volume, main and auxiliary
signal paths, and extensive shielding for critical components. The chassis is constructed from
heavy aluminum extrusions and plates.
Like all Mark Levinson 40th Anniversary components, the No 52 is striking and elegant in
appearance, with a rich, brushed metal black and silver faceplate accented by red illumination
against a glass center panel.