Karma-AV introduces the Mark Levinson No 536 monaural power amplifier to the UK

ML’s flagship Class AB design offers a masterclass in audiophile power, resolution and control

Regular, long term readers (hi Dave!) may recall my covering a Mark Levinson OEM system in a sexy Lexus NX300h 4×4 hybrid a little while back. You can see it here. link The deeply accommodating folks at the secret press car facility that looks after everything from the old LFA sideways, took the poor vehicle apart for me until I could see the NAME on the amplifier. The reason folks were so impressed that there’s a Levinson in the Lexus? Because they make stereo power amps like these. This is a new model and stereo will cost you £28k
Karma-AV is delighted to announce the availability of the Mark-Levinson „– 536 monaural power amplifier to UK dealers, installers and customers. It combines high power output with extraordinary sound quality and Mark Levinson’s striking next-generation industrial design.

Engineered to deliver a substantial 400W into 8 ohms and 800W into 4 ohms, the „– 536 will drive demanding loudspeaker loads to generous volume levels even in larger rooms. It is designed for exceptional sonic purity, stability, consistency and reliability, blending discrete class AB amplifier topology with Class A voltage gain and driver stages. No integrated circuits are used in the signal path.
The Mark Levinson „– 536 includes an XLR balanced and an RCA unbalanced input, and provides two pairs of heavy-duty speaker binding posts fitted with Mark Levinson’s characteristic hurricane wings to facilitate secure speaker-cable tightening without tools.
The „– 536 also includes Ethernet, RS-232 and 12V trigger inputs and outputs for integration with Mark Levinson preamplifiers, networked installations and control systems. EuP-compliant the amplifier will go into low-power standby mode when not in operation.

In keeping with all Mark Levinson audio components, the „– 536 has a distinctively elegant appearance. Its unmistakable black and silver industrial design blends iconic Mark Levinson aesthetic elements with an angular, modern contemporary look.

Features:
Pure Path discrete, direct coupled, fully balanced, monaural signal path
Fully differential class-AB architecture, operates in class A for most listening conditions
Custom designed, low noise toroid with separate secondary windings for each output stage
6000-series aluminium chassis, extremely high precision, exceedingly low tolerances
Expansive, fine imaging, extended low frequency response/pitch, and natural high frequencies
Rated for 400Wpc into 8 ohms, 800Wpc into 4 ohms, with 2-ohm stability
System integration connectivity: Ethernet, IP, RS-232, triggers, web monitoring and control
Custom designed, low noise toroid with separate secondary windings for each output stage
Specification:
Input Connectors: one Balanced, one single-ended
Speaker Connectors: two pairs of Hurricane loudspeaker outputs
Control I/O: Ethernet, RS-232, Trigger In and Out, USB-A, Mini USB
Rated Output Power: 400Wpc RMS @ 8Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz @ <0.3% THD, full output from 2.83VRMS Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20kHz ±0.2dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >85dB, reference level: 2.83 VRMS
Input Impedance: 60 kΩ balanced; 30 kΩ unbalanced
Voltage Gain: 26dB
Input Sensitivity: 2.83VRMS output at 142mVRMS input
Power Requirements: 100V~, 120V~, 230V~, factory set for destination country, 1500
Dimensions:
Height (with feet): 19.7cm
Height (without feet): 17.8cm
Width: 45.1cm
Depth: 50.8cm
Weight: 45.4kg

Mark Levinson No 536 Monaural Power Amplifier typical retail price inc VAT: £14,000.00 ea
Availability July 2016
karma-av: 01423 358846, link