526· Amplifiers
The № 526 is a dual-monaural preamplifier with 12 analog, phono and digital inputs, a built-in 32-bit DAC and a class-A phono stage for MM and MC cartridges. It suits listeners who want one preamp for turntable, network/computer and line-level sources, with a headphone output.
- Dual-monaural, fully balanced Pure Path discrete signal path
- Discrete balanced R-2R ladder volume control
- 32-bit ESS DAC, PCM to 192 kHz and DSD to 5.6 MHz via USB
- Class-A phono stage with separate MM and MC sections
- Class-A headphone output for up to 32-ohm headphones
- Ethernet/IP, RS-232, 12V trigger and IR control inputs
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The № 526 is a preamplifier built around a discrete, direct-coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path. Volume is set by a discrete balanced R-2R ladder rather than a potentiometer. The gain stage uses folded cascode circuitry, and the chassis is 6063-T5 extruded aluminum.
The digital section uses a 32-bit ESS-based DAC with three selectable filters (Fast, Slow, Minimum Phase). It accepts PCM up to 32-bit/192 kHz and native DSD up to 5.6 MHz over USB. The class-A phono stage has separate MM and MC sections, with five loading settings for MM, three gain settings and ten loading settings for MC, plus an infrasonic filter. A class-A headphone output uses the main output circuit and drives headphones up to 32 ohms.
Inputs: six digital (AES/EBU, two coaxial, two optical, USB Type B), five line-level (two XLR, three RCA) and one phono. Outputs: balanced XLR, single-ended RCA and a 1/4-inch headphone jack. Control options include Ethernet/IP, RS-232, USB for web configuration, 12V triggers and an IR input. A selectable 80 Hz fourth-order high-pass filter helps with subwoofer integration, and an SSP unity-gain mode supports home theater use. A metal remote is included.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Mark Levinson
- Model
- 526
- Category
- Hi-fi and home audio › Amplifiers
Inputs
- Total inputs
- 12 analog, digital and phono inputs
- Digital inputs
- 6
- AES/EBU (XLR) input
- 1 balanced
- Coaxial (RCA) inputs
- 2
- Optical (Toslink) inputs
- 2
- USB input
- Asynchronous USB Type B (USB 2.0)
- Line-level analog inputs
- 5 (2 balanced XLR, 3 single-ended RCA)
- Phono input
- 1 (RCA with grounding pin)
Outputs
- Main outputs
- Balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) stereo
- Headphone output
- 1/4-inch (6.3 mm), class-A Main Drive, for up to 32-ohm headphones
Audio
- DAC
- 32-bit Precision Link DAC (ESS converter chip)
- DAC filters
- Fast, Slow, Minimum Phase
- PCM support (USB)
- Up to 32-bit, 192 kHz
- DSD support (USB)
- Native DSD up to 5.6 MHz (double speed)
- Volume control
- Discrete balanced R-2R ladder
- Subwoofer filter
- Selectable fourth-order, 80 Hz high-pass
- Phono stage
- Class-A Pure Phono, MM and MC, separate channels
- MM cartridge loading
- Fixed gain, 5 capacitive settings
- MC cartridge loading
- 3 gain settings, 10 resistive settings
Connectivity
- Control interfaces
- Ethernet/IP, RS-232, USB (web configuration), 12V triggers, IR input
- Home theater
- Unity-gain SSP mode
Physical
- Chassis
- 6063-T5 extruded aluminum
- Origin
- Designed and handcrafted in the USA
In the box
- Remote control
- Brushed aluminum remote included