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Nov 25, 2015 · A comprehensive review of the Mark Levinson No.585, a 200Wpc integrated amplifier with built-in DAC, Clari-Fi, and multichannel compatibility. The review covers the amp's features, performance, sound quality, and comparison with other models.
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- Connectivity
- Performance
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Despite its size this is still a neat solution. There’s no need for additional (and expensive) analogue interconnects between the pre and power sections, and just a single mains cable. The lack of interconnects shortens the signal path considerably, and avoids any of the distortions introduced by such a link. The No. 585 also has an additional ace ...
Take the amplifier out of its packaging (it weighs a hefty 33kg, so make sure you have a strong friend to help move it around) and things start off well. From its striking black and silver colour scheme to that distinctive bold display, the No. 585 looks every inch a Levinson product. Aesthetically, this amplifier couldn’t be from any other brand. ...
Connectivity is very good for a product of this type. There are four stereo analogue inputs including a single balanced XLR option. Digital is even better, with six choices including asynchronous USB, AES/EBU alongside pairs of optical and coaxial inputs. That’s more than enough for this amplifier to slot into all but the most complex of stereo sys...
It takes a little time to appreciate the No. 585. It has an understated presentation that doesn’t necessarily grab the attention on a short audition. Give it time though, and it becomes clear that this is a hugely accomplished product. We start with Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring(16-bit/44.1kHz) and like what we hear. The care taken with the circu...
It’s certainly possible to buy a more exciting amplifier for the money – the No. 585 trades a degree of dynamic expression and timing ability for resolution, control and organisation. In these areas it’s pretty much as good as amplifiers get at this price. It’s also beautifully made and has the aura of a product that’s engineered to work for decade...
A high-end integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC and a dual mono design. Read the review to find out how it performs in resolution, composure, build quality and connectivity.
- Mark Levinson
The Nº585.5 is a fully discrete integrated amplifier with class A pure phono stage, premium DAC and R-2R ladder volume control. It delivers superb performance, realism and detail for any source material, and can be integrated into a home theater system with SSP mode.
Combining Mark Levinson’s unsurpassed analog performance with advanced digital audio capability and flexible system configuration, the No585 pushes the reproduction of any source material to new levels of realism.
Pure Path Phono preamp — a discrete design with no op-amps and operates exclusively in class A throughout. High resolution sound from class-A/B amps. Fixed-gain moving magnet (MM) section with 5 capacitive cartridge-loading settings. Discrete analog circuitry throughout.
- Mark Levinson
Apr 24, 2019 · Mark Levinson 's Nº585.5 is the brand's new flagship integrated amplifier - a $33,995 statement masterpiece and we at StereoNET were of course, very keen to hear it in action.
The Mark Levinson Nº 585 has swept up best in class awards and countless accolades around the world, and is now widely regarded as perhaps the finest integrated amplifier ever made.
