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Preamplifiers — Mark Levinson № 526
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Mark Levinson № 526
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The № 526 is a preamplifier from Mark Levinson, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth and outstanding signal-to-noise performance. The № 526 brings Mark Levinson's considered engineering to dedicated line-level signal control.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Gain is 13.5dBu. Input impedance is 45,000 ohms on both connections. Output impedance is 160 ohms balanced or 80 ohms single-ended. Maximum output level is a substantial 22dBu balanced or 11dBu single-ended. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 0.4Hz to 370,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 115dB unweighted - among the most outstanding figures available in any preamplifier - with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.003%. At 95 x 438 x 457mm and 18.6kg, the № 526 represents a substantial preamplifier commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect the refined, richly detailed character Mark Levinson's broader catalogue is celebrated for, with the exceptional over-115dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.003% distortion figure representing outstanding measured performance.
Pairing
Mark Levinson's own № 5302 power amplifier offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
Mark Levinson's own № 5206 offers a related preamplifier model with an added built-in phono stage within the same broader catalogue.
Key specs that matter
Two balanced XLR inputs and three single-ended inputs are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Gain is 13.5dBu. Input impedance is 45,000 ohms on both connections. Output impedance is 160 ohms balanced or 80 ohms single-ended. Maximum output level is a substantial 22dBu balanced or 11dBu single-ended. Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 0.4Hz to 370,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds an exceptional 115dB unweighted - among the most outstanding figures available in any preamplifier - with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.003%. At 95 x 438 x 457mm and 18.6kg, the № 526 represents a substantial preamplifier commitment.
Sound and use context
Expect the refined, richly detailed character Mark Levinson's broader catalogue is celebrated for, with the exceptional over-115dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.003% distortion figure representing outstanding measured performance.
Pairing
Mark Levinson's own № 5302 power amplifier offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing within the same broader catalogue.
Alternatives
Mark Levinson's own № 5206 offers a related preamplifier model with an added built-in phono stage within the same broader catalogue.
Specifications
Model name
№ 526
Analog inputs (balanced)
2
Analog inputs (single-ended)
3
Analog outputs (balanced)
1
Analog outputs (single-ended)
1
Gain (dBu)
13,5
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Output voltage (V)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
45 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
45 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
160
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
80
Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)
22
Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)
11
Volume control range (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
0,4
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
370 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)
>115
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)
<0.003
Dimensions (mm)
95 × 438 × 457
Weight (kg)
18.6
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