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    The Mark Levinson No585!

    So...I tend to think of ML, as a "dead" brand; at least on life-support. Which is a shame...because as a kid, reading Stereo Review; I lusted after the Phase Linear and MLs, that always seem to pop-up on the cover.

    But a dealer friend of mine, brought this to my attention today.



    Hate to keep putting it this way; because there's "looks good"..."looks like it sounds good", and "sounds good". But this at least looks, sexy as hell!

    It's $12k; same ballpark as the NuVista 800, yes? Anyone had the pleasure?

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    Oh...and it's digital; DAC and IA in one.
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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    If anyone is interested in one, PM me. I know a friend trying to sell his BNIB one.

    I heard this at TAVES. It's a beast. Sounded great on the big JBL's.
    My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    Chris, I haven't seen or heard the new ML 585. Guess it's time to go see a ML dealer. I am a fan of Mark Levinson gear, at least for what it has done for my listening enjoyment
    Kevin

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    Not sure how it sounds, but it looks in a different world than the Nu Vista 800.

    Looks excellent

    sort of a review here - sounds like the complete opposite of the old 383 integrated

    Mark Levinson No. 585 integrated amplifier - Too Loud Blog
    Source: Technics SP10mk3 - Thales Simplicity II, TW Raven AC-3 - Graham Phantom, SME 3012-R, Exclusive P3,,Linn LP12 - Naim ARO
    Cartridges: Lyra Atlas Lambda SL, Lyra Etna SL, Lyra Delos, Dynavector XV-1s,Technics EPC100mk4, Ortofon A90, GM Royal, GM Classic, Denon ESC'd 103R, DL-S1, Audio Technica AT25, OC9II, Linn ESC'd Troika
    Phono Stage: Phasemation EA-1200, Accuphase C-37,TW Acustik phono
    EQ: ​DEQX HDP-4
    Preamp: D'Agostino HD, conrad johnson GAT,
    Amps: conrad johnson teflon premier 8a's, D'Agostino Momentum S250
    Speakers: Wilson Maxx3

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    The Mark Levinson 585 is a very serious "comeback" offering a high level of performance and flexibility at a relatively affordable price level. Our unit has been on display for approx. a month, and has been very favourably reviewed in our local magazine Hifi & Musik recently.
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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    Could someone comment the quality of the integrated DAC ? Is it as good as a stand alone DAC ? is it ROON ready ?

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    Still love the the look of ML. I don't know if things are as good as the Madrigal days but I have fond memories of that generation and the ML33H monoblocks.


    Speakeasy

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    Reviving an old thread. Does anyone have experience with the ML 585.5 integrated amp?
    Kevin

    Main: VPI Aries 3/Grado Reference3, and Aurender N200 > PS Audio DS DAC. Luxman L-509Z integrated amp. Sonus Faber Elipsa SE speakers. PS Audio P10 power. Transparent Audio, Cardas and Audioquest cables.

    Bar: EAT C-sharp/Hana MH, and exaSound s82 > Luxman L-595SE amp. GolderEar One.R speakers. Shunyata power, Audioquest cables.

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    Re: The Mark Levinson No585!

    I have heard it, it's been a while. Sounded good with the salons. It didn't drive the Salons like a separate amp though as can be expected. We didn't have a chance to compare it t any other integrated amps. I feel it's a solid contender in it's price.

    If you didn't need a lot of power the amp I like is the 5805. The digital section is updated from the 585, speaking to features. This integrated amp sounds great though. I was impressed with it.
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