Mark Levinson No. 5206 Preamplifier (OPEN)

Mark Levinson No. 5206 Dual Mono Preamplifier (OPEN) A discrete, balanced class-A preamp with DAC, MM/MC phonostage, and headphone out. Designed and handcrafted in the US. Experience the inner details and maximum dynamics of music with the No. 5206. Awarded two patents for groundbreaking design, this class-A preamplifier serves as the hub of your entire audio system. By perfectly preserving both digital and analog audio signals, the No. 5206 delivers the purest possible signal, allowing you to hear the full potential of your music. The No. 5206 includes a custom-made Precision Link II Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that delivers outstanding digital audio quality. Features Pure Path class-A analog signal with two awarded patents 32 Bit/384 kHz Precision Link II DAC with 4x DSD Capability Independent input relays Class-A high pass subwoofer filter Premium hybrid topography phono stage Selectable capacitive and resistive load settings RIAA equalization MQA Full Decode certified Dedicated 80 VA toroidal transformer Extensive internal shielding Two separate voltage regulation stages Designed and handcrafted in the USA Specifications Inputs Analog: 2 x stereo XLR, 2 x stereo RCA, 1 x stereo RCA MC phono, 1 x stereo RCA MM phono Digital: 2 x coaxial S/PDIF, 2 x optical, 1 x AES/EBU, 1 x USB-B Outputs: 1 x stereo XLR, 1 x stereo RCA Control: 1 x RS-232, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x USB (firmware updates), 1 x 3.5 mm IR input,  1 x 12 V DC trigger output, 1 x 12 V DC trigger input Power Consumption Max: 70 W Normal Standby: 65 W Power Save Standby: 4 W Green Standby: <0.4 W Dimensions (HWD): 4.96" x 17.25" x 19.25" (126 x 438 x 489 mm) Weight: 34 lb. (15.4 kg)