Mark Levinson № 526

Mark Levinson
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.

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, class-A Pure Phono stage, and HARMAN Clari-Fi® music restoration technology, 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.

  • Dual-Monaural Pure Path Preamplifier with Precision Link DAC and Pure Phono
  • Analog Inputs: 2 balanced (XLR), 3 single-ended (RCA) line, 1 single-ended (RCA) phono w/ ground
  • Digital Inputs: 1 balanced (XLR); 2 coaxial (RCA); 2 optical
  • (Toslink); 1 USB-B asynchronous
  • Analog Outputs: 1 balanced (XLR); 1 pair single-ended (RCA), 1 headphone (¼”, 6.3mm TS)
  • Output Impedance: <80Ω single ended, <160Ω balanced
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): Height (with feet): 3.75” / Height (without feet): 3.25” x 17.25” x 18” (10.2cm / 8.9cm x 43.8 cm x 45.7 cm)
  • Weight: 41 lbs (17.7kg)
  • Packaged dimensions (H x W x D): 26.5’’ x 16.3’’ x 26.5’’ (673 x 413 x 673mm)
  • Packaged weight: 63 lb (28.6 kg)
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