Mark Levinson No.5206

A preamp built for pristine Mark Levinson sound

Refined industrial cosmetic design is a Mark Levinson hallmark, and this stereo preamp has it in spades. The No.5206 weighs in at 48 pounds, and features a beautiful curved aluminum and glass front panel. Its 1"-thick aluminum chassis flows seamlessly into the elegant glass display.

But sound quality is the bottom line here, as you'd expect from a world famous audiophile brand like Mark Levinson. We love this preamp's performance-minded features, including its dual-monaural layout and unique line-level Class A circuitry.

Flexible connections for building a top-notch system

With an array of digital and analog audio inputs, Bluetooth® streaming capability, and home theater pass-through, you have a lot of options for building a great-sounding system around the '5206. This preamp can bring out the best from every component you plug into it — especially if you power it with the matching Mark Levinson No.5302 dual monaural amplifier.

And with moving coil and moving magnet modes in the on-board phono preamp — including an array of flexible capacitive and resistive loading switches on the rear panel — the '5206 allows you to get the best out of your favorite turntable cartridges.

Treat digital sources right

A total of six digital inputs — including optical and coaxial S/PDIF, USB Type-B, and AES/EBU digital XLR — feed through the '5206's Precision Link II DAC. This high-performance digital-to-analog converter makes the most of just about any digital source you send its way, including MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) music files. And with aptX-HD Bluetooth, even convenient wireless streaming from your compatible phone, tablet, or computer can sound excellent.

A legacy that sets the bar high

Since the company's inception in 1972, Mark Levinson has set world-class standards for quality, musicality and longevity. If you're lucky enough to find a vintage piece, the asking price may be higher than the original. And they're still designed and built in the USA.

We are thrilled that the recently developed 5000 Series brings the legendary sound of this brand into the realm of the attainable for more music lovers.