Mark Levinson No523 – Dual-Monaural Preamplifier
Mark Levinson No523 – Dual-Monaural Preamplifier
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Shipping Terms
- Shipping method: Standard
Shipment cost: - EU 25€
- LT, EST 6€
- LV 3€
- RU, USA 200€
- Other countries 200€
- Dispatched usually 2 - 5 business days after order placement
- Some times, dispatched up to 20 business days, we will inform additional, after order placement.
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🧾 Overview
The Mark Levinson Nº523 is a dual-monaural, fully balanced analog preamplifier built for reference two-channel systems. It features discrete R-2R ladder volume control, a high-performance MM/MC phono stage, and flexible system integration for purist analog playback.
✅ Key Features
✅ Discrete, fully balanced dual-monaural signal path for ultra-low noise and crosstalk
✅ Precision 15-bit R-2R ladder volume control with current-mode design
✅ MM/MC phono stage with selectable gain, loading, and infrasonic filter
✅ 2 × balanced XLR + 3 × single-ended RCA line inputs, plus ground-pinned phono input
✅ Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA main outputs, plus 6.3 mm headphone out
✅ Selectable 80 Hz, 4th-order high-pass (Butterworth) filter for subwoofer integration
✅ Comprehensive control: Ethernet, RS-232, IR in, 12 V triggers
📊 Technical Specifications ▼
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Dual-monaural analog preamplifier with MM/MC phono stage |
| Analog Inputs | 2 × XLR (balanced), 3 × RCA (single-ended), 1 × RCA phono (MM/MC) + ground |
| Analog Outputs | 1 × XLR stereo pair, 1 × RCA stereo pair |
| Headphone Output | 6.3 mm (¼″) TRS; selectable low/high impedance |
| Volume Control | Discrete 15-bit R-2R ladder, balanced current-mode |
| High-Pass Filter | 80 Hz, 24 dB/oct Butterworth (selectable) |
| Frequency Response (line) | 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.02 dB; 0.4 Hz–370 kHz +0.1/−3 dB |
| THD+N (line) | <0.003% @1 kHz (2 Vrms SE / 4 Vrms bal); <0.005% @20 kHz |
| SNR (line) | >100 dB A-wtd (ref. 2 Vrms SE / 4 Vrms bal) |
| Phono (MM) | 47 kΩ; capacitance 50/100/150/200/680 pF; gain 40 dB; infrasonic filter selectable |
| Phono (MC) | Loading 20–1000 Ω (incl. 47 kΩ); capacitance 50 pF; gain 50/60/70 dB |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 95 × 438 × 457 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 17.7–18.6 kg (unit) |
| Power Consumption | Green <0.4 W; Power Save ~5 W; Normal Standby ~67 W; On (idle) ~70 W |
📦 What’s in the Box
📦 Nº523 Preamplifier
🔌 AC power cable
🖲️ IR remote control (with batteries)
📖 Quick start guide & documentation
🧤 White gloves (region dependent)
🔄 Compatibility
✔ Works with balanced/unbalanced power amps and 4–8 Ω speaker systems via your chosen amplifier.
✔ Phono input supports MM and MC cartridges with selectable gain and loading.
✔ Integrates with control systems via Ethernet, RS-232, IR, and 12 V triggers.
📦✈️ Shipping & Returns
📦 Insured EU-wide delivery
🔄 14-day return policy
🛡️ 2-year EU warranty
📝 Reviews
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Sound is fabulous.
I never expected such transparency and spacious soundstage from an IEM.
Simply the best "portable" headphones. Pity it was discontinued.
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Обслуживание на высшем уровне..
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Заказал здесь Wiim mini. Пришло за 2 дня. Проигрыватель очень понравился, выдаёт очень хороший звук и хорошую сцену (подключаю к ресиверу через оптический кабель, поэтому звук обрабатывает цап ресивера). Также стоит очень дёшево. Не понравилось только то, что многовато высоких частот (но уже привык или пропали). Рекомендую к покупке.
Ļoti labi cenai atbilstoši skaļruņi. Kad secināju ka manā set up vājš posms varētu būt tieši skaļruņi nomainot tos neesu kļudījies ne pārtērējies. Ar tiem kas klausās mūziku kurā basi nedominē varbūt iztiks bez sabvūfera. Un ja pārdomāšu savu stereo varēšu no Klipsh skaļruņiem būvēt Dolby Atmos, Spatial mājas kino! Un šīs vara krāsas skaļruņi!
The device is good quality and it sounds really great. But it has two issues.
You cannot switch between L/R channels. It lowers both channels volume. The issue is mentioned on FiiO website.
It has LineOut function, where device is playing on max volume and you can use your computer volume bar, but it is so loud that even on the lowest set it is screaming, so you have to choose another option and adjust volume on FiiO device instead.
I wish I knew it before buying.