Introducing the "No519" audio player, featuring the latest technology | Mark Levinson
DESIGN / DIGITAL
December 20, 2016

Introducing the "No519" audio player, featuring the latest technology | Mark Levinson


Mark Levinson


Where Analog Meets Digital


Mark Levinson introduces the "No519" audio player, a harmonious blend of analog and digital audio, packed with the latest technology befitting a high-end audio brand.

Text by WASEDA Kosaku (OPENERS)





Play a Diverse Range of Music Sources


Since its founding in 1972, Mark Levinson has been a byword for high-end audio, celebrated for its exceptional sound performance, luxurious circuit components, and sophisticated circuit designs.

The newly released "No519" is an audio player that fuses outstanding analog audio performance with advanced digital audio playback capabilities, intuitive operability, and flexible system operation technology.

It offers a more realistic and immersive music experience across a wider range of sources compared to previous models.

The "No519" enhances the cascode connection circuit, originally developed to extend the bandwidth of vacuum tube amplifiers, significantly improving both frequency range and linearity. To eliminate unnecessary elements, it employs dual JFETs, allowing two transistors to function as one.

Furthermore, by combining BJTs with low input impedance and high output impedance characteristics, a low-noise circuit has been developed that leverages the advantages of each transistor.

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The digital audio circuit section features the Mark Levinson PrecisionLink DAC, first introduced in the "No585" integrated amplifier.

It also includes six digital audio inputs, comprising one AES/EBU input, two coaxial inputs, and two optical inputs.

Support for USB mass storage allows for the utilization of a wide variety of source materials.

Additionally, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility, it connects seamlessly with streaming services and devices like smartphones. The slot-loading CD player handles not only standard audio CDs but also MP3 playback.

Mark Levinson No519
Dimensions | Approx. W438 x H146 x D406mm
Weight | Approx. 16.4kg
Digital Input Terminals | XLR (AES/EBU) Balanced x1, RCA (S/PDIF) Coaxial x2, EIAJ Optical x2, USB (Type-B, Asynchronous) x1
Digital Output Terminals | XLR (AES/EBU) Balanced x1, RCA (S/PDIF) Coaxial x1, EIAJ Optical x1
Analog Output Terminals | XLR Balanced x1 pair, RCA Unbalanced x1 pair, Headphone (6.3mm Standard) x1
Network | Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Mass Storage | USB Type A x2
Internal Processor | 32bit/1GHz ARM Cortex A8 SitaraTM
Accessories | Remote control, antenna, power cord
Release Date | Early 2017
Price | ¥2,150,000 (excluding tax)


Inquiries


Mark Levinson


http://marklev.harman-japan.co.jp/