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Mark Levinson
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mark Levinson® Nº512 CD/SACD
player.
Product Description
The Nº512 CD/SACD player is designed for aural excellence.
Incorporating the best of past Mark Levinson designs, the Nº512
provides the highest standard of two-channel audio performance
available, seamlessly supporting the playback of both SACD and
PCM data types. From its classic industrial design to the thorough
listening tests performed before release, the Nº512 meets the
high-performance demands of Mark Levinson.
The highlight of the Nº512 player is its high-end data conversion
capabilities. Its internal design focuses on preserving signal integrity
while preventing the introduction of noise and jitter. Digital and
analog signal paths are individually powered using separate toroidal
transformers. All signals are carefully hand routed to ensure
maximum isolation and minimum crosstalk. The Analog output
topology routes analog signals in balanced mode wherever possible.
The analog audio printed circuit board is manufactured using high
performance Nelco, a modern equivalent of Arlon with similar high
bandwidth properties.
Another important feature of the data conversion system is the
handling of audio clocks. Since jitter and noise can cause
inaccuracies during the data conversion process, a clean master
clock provides improved digital-to-analog conversion with fewer
time-based conversion errors. The No512 utilizes a custom Mark
Levinson implementation of Direct Digital Synthesis to remove
jitter on the audio master clock. The end result of this DDS
technology is an extremely accurate and stable time reference
producing superior performance and sound quality in all audio
playback.
All system functions can be performed from the backlit, metal
remote control, which feels both substantial and elegant in your
hand. Additional features, such as track programming and shuffle,
are available via the remote control.
For external controls, the No512 supports triggers, serial port
control, and the ML Net protocol, which controls and synchronizes
other Mark Levinson products through the use of an Ethernet port.
