5206· Amplifiers
The Mark Levinson № 5206 is a dual-monaural, class-A analog preamplifier with a built-in DAC, MM/MC phono stage and a direct-drive headphone output. It suits hi-fi owners who want one hub for digital, vinyl and line-level sources.
- Dual-monaural, fully discrete class-A line stage
- Precision Link II DAC: PCM to 32 bit/384 kHz, DSD to 11.2 MHz
- MQA full decode and Bluetooth with aptX HD
- MM/MC phono stage with RIAA equalization
- Main Drive headphone output without a separate amp
- Balanced XLR and RCA outputs; home theater pass-thru
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The № 5206 uses a fully discrete, direct-coupled line stage built around a single gain stage and a digitally controlled resistor network for volume. Each of the four stereo line inputs (two balanced XLR, two single-ended RCA) has its own signal-switching relay. The headphone output is driven by the preamp's own output stage, so no separate headphone amplifier is needed.
The built-in Precision Link II DAC is based on an ESS Sabre Pro 32-bit converter and handles PCM up to 32 bit/384 kHz and DSD up to 11.2 MHz, with MQA decoding. Digital inputs are AES, coaxial, optical, and asynchronous USB, plus a Bluetooth receiver with aptX HD. The hybrid-topology phono stage supports moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, with RIAA equalization, selectable gain and an optional infrasonic filter in the setup menu, and capacitive and resistive loading set from the rear panel.
Control options include the 5Kontrol app, a solid aluminum IR remote, Ethernet, RS-232, IR input and 12V trigger in/out. Setup, configuration import/export and software updates are available through an internal web page, and the unit also supports over-the-air updates.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Mark Levinson
- Model
- 5206
- Category
- Hi-fi and home audio › Amplifiers
Analog inputs
- Stereo line-level inputs
- 4 (2 balanced XLR, 2 single-ended RCA)
- Phono input
- Moving magnet and moving coil
- Home theater pass-thru
- Yes
- Input switching
- Independent relay per line input
Digital inputs
- Digital audio inputs
- 6 (1 AES, 2 coaxial S/PDIF, 2 optical S/PDIF, 1 asynchronous USB)
- Bluetooth
- Receiver with aptX HD
Outputs
- Line outputs
- Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA
- Variable line-level RCA outputs
- Yes
- Headphone output
- Main Drive class-A
- Subwoofer filter
- Class-A high pass
Audio
- DAC
- Precision Link II, ESS Sabre Pro series 32-bit
- PCM support
- Up to 32 bit/384 kHz
- DSD support
- Up to 11.2 MHz (4x DSD)
- MQA
- Full decode certified
- Phono equalization
- Hybrid active/passive RIAA
- Phono loading
- Selectable capacitive and resistive
Control and connectivity
- Control ports
- Ethernet, USB, RS-232, IR input, 12V trigger in/out
- App
- Mark Levinson 5Kontrol
- Remote
- Custom aluminum IR remote
- Updates
- OTA, plus internal web page
Power
- Transformer
- Dedicated 80VA toroidal
- Voltage regulation
- Two separate stages
Physical
- Front panel
- 1-inch bead-blasted black-anodized solid aluminum
- Origin
- Designed and handcrafted in the USA
In the box
- Included
- Power cord, owner's manual, aluminum remote control