Preamplifiers — Mark Levinson № 5206

The № 5206 is a preamplifier with built-in phono stage from Mark Levinson, built with an exceptionally low distortion figure. The № 5206 brings Mark Levinson's considered engineering to dedicated line-level and phono signal control.

Key specs that matter

Two balanced XLR inputs and two single-ended inputs, plus two dedicated phono inputs, are provided, with one balanced and one single-ended output. Gain is 14dBu via XLR or 8dBu via RCA. Frequency response spans 2Hz to an exceptionally wide 250,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 93dB unweighted, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.003%. At 126 x 438 x 457mm and 15.4kg, the № 5206 represents a substantial preamplifier commitment reflecting Mark Levinson's refined American engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect the refined, richly detailed character Mark Levinson's broader catalogue is celebrated for, with the exceptionally low 0.003% distortion figure combined with the built-in phono stage covering vinyl directly.

Pairing

The built-in dual phono inputs cover a turntable directly without needing a separate outboard phono stage, and Mark Levinson's own № 5302 power amplifier offers a natural, brand-coherent pairing.

Alternatives

Mark Levinson's own № 526 offers a related preamplifier model within the same broader catalogue.