Features
| Warranty length | 5 Years |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mark Levinson |
Tech Specs
Analog Line Stage
- Gain: 8dB Max, Single Ended Outputs, 14dB Max, Bal Outputs
- Output Overload: >7.V RMS, Single Ended Outputs, >15V RMS, Bal Outputs
- Freq Response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.03dB, <2Hz-250kHz, 0.1/-3dB
- THD: <0.003%, 20Hz-20kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >93dB, 20Hz-2kHz, wideband unweighted
- Sub High Pass Filter: Selectable; 80Hz, 2nd Order (12dB/Octave)
Phono Stage
- RIAA Freq Response: 20Hz-20kHz, ±0.3dB
- Infrasonic Filter: Selectable; 20Hz, 1st Order (6dB/Octave)
MM Mode
- Input Resistance: 47k Ohms
- Input Capacitance: Selectable; 20, 70, 120, 170pF
- Gain: 39dB at 1Hz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: <80dB, 20Hz-20kHz, Wideband, Unweighted, Referred to 2V RMS Out
- Max Input Level: >190mV at 1kHz, >1.6V at 30kHz
MC Mode
- Input Resistance: Selectable; 37-1k Ohms
- Gain: 69dB at 1kHz
- THD: <0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS Out, <0.05%, 20Hz-20kHz, 2V RMS Out
- Max Input Level: >6.5mV at 1kHz, >19mV at 20kHz
DAC Stage
- Output Voltage: 5.6V RMS at 0dBFS Max Volume, 11.2V RMS at 0dBFS Max Volume
- Freq Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +0/-0.05dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, +0/-0.02dB
- Sample Rates/Bit Depth: PCM: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384kHz; 32bits/DSD: Native or DoP; Single, Double, Quad speed.
General:
- Analog inputs: 2 Pairs Balanced Line Inputs and Single Line Level Inputs
- 1 Pair single ended MC phono inputs and MM phono inputs
- Digital: 2 Coaxial S/PDIF, 2 Optical S/PDIF, Bal AES/EBU in, 1 Asynchronous USB in
- Output Connectors: 1 Pair single ended line outputs, 1 pair bal line outputs
- Control: RS-232 (DB-9), Ethernet, USB-A, Baseband IR in, Programmable 12V DC Trigger Output, 100mA Max
- 1 Programmable 12V DC Trigger Input
- Power Consumption: Power On – 70W, Normal Standby – 65W
Dimensions
- Height: 126mm
- Width: 438mm
- Depth: 489mm
- Weight: 15.4kg
Product Description
Mark Levinson No 5206 Preamplifier is designed to deliver superb musical experiences and comes with a built in Precision Link II DAC, Bluetooth AptX and a MC/MM Phono inputs to offer you a wide variety of connections for all your music sources. The 5206 is flexible, powerful and is built with high quality circuitry to out perform any other preamp of it’s price range.
Why the No 5206?
The No 5206 Pre amp is a class A “Pure Path” design and was awarded two patents for it’s groundbreaking design. The 5206 is the perfect hub for your hi-fi system with options for connecting to your turntable of digital source with the built in MM/MC phono stage and Precision Link II DAC.
Whatever the music source, the 5206 preamp preserves all audio signals and delivers the purest possible signal, so you to hear the full potential of your music. It’s great when combined with the Mark Levinson No 5302 Power Amp.
Precision Link II DAC
A custom-made Precision Link II DAC is built-in to allow you to transform all your digital music, from your digital library or streaming service, into a high-quality sound experience. The Precision Link II is specially designed to precisely reproduce audio, minimise noise and create a truly engaging experience for digital musical sources.
Excellent Circuitry
Mark Levinson’s No 5206 Pre-amp is designed and handcrafted in the USA and uses discrete components, which are carefully selected, so that it delivers a precise and unmatched performance with an uncompromising musical purity and an engaging experience. It brings all your music to life so you never miss a note.
Built-in High Quality Headphone Output
The No 5206 Preamp has a the capability to power your headphones directly, due to it’s high performance class A analog line stage, so there is no need to use a headphone amplifier. The 5206 allows you to listen to your music, privately, with the highest quality and plenty of detail, allowing to lose yourself in the moment.
Premium MC/MM Phono Input
You can connect your turntable directly to the No 5206 preamp, saving you the need to use an external phono stage or the built in phono stage in your turntable. You can use both MC and MM phono cartridges and fine-tune the sound with the RIAA equalization and selectable capacitive and resistive load settings.
Bluetooth AptX Technology
The No 5206 has Bluetooth AptX technology so you can connect wirelessly to listen to music. Bluetooth AptX is highly reliable and is extremely high quality.
