Mark Levinson N° 519 Audio Player
Has anyone had an opportunity to audition the new Mark Levinson N° 519 Audio Player? It looks to be an attractive component that features a discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, dual-monaural signal path, six high-resolution digital inputs (balanced, coaxial, optical, and USB asynchronous), plays from networked drives and devices, streaming services, Bluetooth, and connected media, and plays up to 32-bit, 192kHz PCM, double-speed DSD (DSD128), CD, and virtually all two-channel formats.
Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Rhapsody/Napster, internet radio, and podcasts are built in. The Mark Levinson N° 519 features an analog output volume control for direct connection to amplifiers or active loudspeakers, and it is designed and handcrafted in the USA. http://www.ljudochbild.se/wp-content...09.47_9909.png http://www.avmagazine.it/immagini/20..._n519_back.jpg |
Dan - I did at Axpona. A very good looking piece. To me, it sounded ok under show conditions.
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It's also slated to decode MQA, as well.
It would be nice to know if it uses the current top line ESS Sabre chips. I have a feeling it probably doesn't because the 519 was first displayed back in January, 2016, before the latest ESS chips were released. I read that the 2017 MSRP was amended to 20K, if I'm not mistaken. 17K was originally suggested back in 2016... |
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Dan, this device has indeed interesting features.
Plays CD + streams virtually every format and has a (digital) preamplifier on board. But, as you stated, its build quality doesn't look premium. The multitude of functions puts it in a field with just a few competitors. Everyone shopping in this segment should also consider the T+A MP 3100 Multi Player, which looks definitely more solid, does have a SACD reader and FM, but lacks the preamp function. https://theaudiophileman.com/wp-cont...6-1080x457.jpg |
Bart.......Thanks for mentioning the T+A MP 3100 HV. I remember you posting about this component a few months back but I didn't take a good enough look to get interested. This is a unique audio component that looks very attractive. I see it uses a double laser system: SACD: 650 nm, CD: 785 nm. Interesting to note, T+A developed and manufactures their own transport.
https://images.cdn.whathifi.com/site...?itok=JqW-6fhp The T+A MP 3100 HV includes an FM, FM-HD, DAB, and DAB+, plus Internet radio. That is a bonus feature not typically seen in streaming type multi-source audio component. This is an impressive player/DAC/streamer/tuner. Looks like about $15K US price. http://www.hifiandmusicsource.com/wp...r-1024x512.jpg |
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My dealer also carries ML. Fantastic! That is why I am a bit disappointed when I look at the pics of the 519. For a price tag of 20K, it pales in comparison to T+A (look at that hefty transport!), and Esoteric (ditto!). |
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