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Mark Levinson ?5206 Dual-Monaural PreamplifierOpen-box unit. Mint condition. Tested and working 100%.With Pure Path fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level class A preamp circuitry, MM/MC phono stage, and Main Drive headphone output. Evolution Derived from the same Pure Path design philosophy as the distinguished Mark Levinson 500 Series products, the ? 5206 preamplifier was created to deliver all the performance and quality expected from Mark Levinson with new affordability and exceptional value. Architecture The foundation of the ? 5206 is its fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level preamp circuitry, for which the Shelton design team has been awarded two patents. A unique single gain stage mated to a digitally controlled resistor network for volume adjustment maintains maximum signal integrity and widest possible bandwidth. Each of its four stereo line-level inputs—two balanced XLR and two single-ended, using custom Mark Levinson RCA connectors—has its own individual high-reliability signal switching relays. Like the ? 500 series components, the Main Drive headphone output employs a preamp output stage specifically designed with the current and power capacity to drive headphones directly, without a separate headphone amp. A newly designed phono stage features a hybrid gain topology, mating key discrete components from the acclaimed 500 Series Pure Phono stage with low-noise pre circuits for high performance at a lower cost. Also, like the 500 Series, a hybrid active/passive RIAA equalizer employs precision resistors and polypropylene capacitors for exceptional accuracy and sonic clarity. The user can select MM/MC gain and optional infrasonic filter from the setup menu, while capacitive and resistive loading settings are easily accessed from the rear panel. Variable line-level RCA outputs allow system expansion and flexibility. Digital Audio The ? 5206 delivers outstanding digital audio capability through the Mark Levinson Precision Link II™ DAC. The class-leading ESS Sabre Pro series 32-bit D/A converter with jitter elimination circuitry and a fully balanced, discrete current-to-voltage converter form the heart of the digital audio processing stage. Six digital audio inputs are provided: One AES, two coaxial and two optical S/PDIF, and one asynchronous USB for playback of high-resolution PCM (up to 32 bit/384kHz) and DSD (up to 11.2MHz) files. The ? 5206 includes MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) technology, which enables playback of MQA audio files and streams. A Bluetooth receiver equipped with aptX-HD enables the high-quality Bluetooth playback. Control System integration and communication ports include Ethernet, USB, RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger input and output. A newly designed, solid aluminum IR remote is included with the ? 5206. Finally, an internal webpage allows setup, import and export of configurations, and software updates using a PC and standard web browser. Industrial Design Robust materials, lavish finishes, and bold geometry are hallmark attributes of Mark Levinson designs. The one-inch-thick, bead-blasted, black-anodized, solid aluminum front panels are machined and contoured to flow seamlessly into the sleek glass display, which itself is recessed into a bead-blasted, clear-anodized aluminum bezel. The iconic hourglass knobs redefined with a gently curved profile softly transitioning into a rounded front. With meticulous details, including, debossed top cover vents, screen-printed logo and legends behind the glass panel, and custom machined aluminum Standby and Menu buttons, and matching feet, the ? 5206 exudes elegance and style. The ? 5206 is proudly designed, engineered, and precision-crafted in the USA.?5206 HighlightsPure Path Class A DesignMain Drive Class A Headphone OutHome Theater Processor Pass-Thru ModeClass A High Pass Subwoofer FilterMQA Full Decode CertifiedBluetooth Audio Input Including Aptx-HD SupportMark Levinson 5Kontrol APPPrecision Crafted In The USAWhats in the box?Power CordOwners ManualCustom Aluminum Remote ControlSpecifications:ANALOG LINE STAGEGain: 8dB maximum, single-ended outputs, 14dB maximum, balanced outputsOutput Overload: >7.5V RMS, single-ended outputs, >15V RMS, balanced outputsFrequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.03dB,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]System Gain: Selectable; 80Hz, 2nd order (12dB/octave)PHONO STAGERIAA Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz, ±0.3dBInfrasonic Filter: Selectable; 20Hz, 1st order, (6dB/octave)MOVING-MAGNET MODEInput Resistance: 47k?Input Capacitance: Selectable; 20, 70, 120, or 170pFGain: 39dB at 1kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output, <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 2V RMS outputSignal-To-Noise Ratio: >80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS outputMaximum Input Level: >190mV at 1kHz, >1.6V at 20kHzMOVING-COIL MODEInput Resistance: Selectable; 37? to 1000?Gain: 69dB at 1kHzTotal Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output, <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz, 2V RMS outputSignal-To-Noise Ratio: >68dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS outputMaximum Input Level: >6.5mV at 1kHz, >19mV at 20kHzDIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER STAGEOutput Voltage: 5.6V RMS at 0dBFS, maximum volume, single-ended outputs, 11.2V RMS at 0dBFS, maximum volume, balanced outputsFrequency 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 balancedSignal-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 bitsDSD: Native or DoP; single, double, or quad speed (2.8, 5.6, or 11.2MHz)HEADPHONE OUTPUTTotal harmonic distortion: <0.04%, 20Hz and 1kHz, 2V RMS output, 30? load, <0.1%, 20kHz, 2V RMS output, 30? loadOutput overload: >3.3V RMS, 30? loadSignal-to-noise ratio: >88dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS outputGENERALAnalog input connectors2 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 (?/3.5mm phone jack)1 programmable 12V DC trigger output, 100mA maximum (?/3.5mm phone jack)1 programmable 12V DC trigger input (?/3.5mm phone jack)Power consumption:Power on: 70WPower on (headphones connected): 85WNormal standby: 65WPower Save standby: 4WGreen standby: <0.4WDimensions/Weight Unit only:Height: 4.96/126mmHeight without feet: 4.50/114mmWidth: 17.25/438mmDepth, enclosure only: 18.00/457mmDepth, with knobs and rear connectors: 19.25/489mmWeight: 34 lbs/15.4kgWith packaging:Height: 13.63/346mmWidth: 24.25/616mmDepth: 29.00/737mmWeight: 48 lbs/21.7kg Check out all my items on the audiolab-outletBe sure to add me to your favorites list! 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