The Heart of your High-End Audio System

Experience the inner details and maximum dynamics of music with the № 5206. Awarded two patents for groundbreaking design, this class-A preamplifier serves as the hub of your entire audio system. By perfectly preserving both digital and analog audio signals, the № 5206 delivers the purest possible signal, allowing you to hear the full potential of your music.

Dynamic Digital Audio

Transform your digital music collection into a high-quality sound experience that rivals live performance. The № 5206 includes a custom-made Precision Link II Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) that accurately reproduces audio signals, minimizes noise and delivers outstanding digital audio quality.

Pure Path Circuit Design

Our proprietary approach to circuit design delivers uncompromising musical purity and an engaging listening experience. By using discrete components carefully selected for their precise function, the № 5206 delivers unmatched class-A sound quality that captures the nuances of every note.

High-Performance Headphone Output

Unleash all the performance your headphones can deliver. The № 5206 preamplifier’s class - A analog line stage has so much current capability it can power your headphones directly. Experience an incredibly detailed listening experience — and lose yourself completely in the music.

Mark Levinson No.5206 Preamplifier User's Manual

Specifications

Analog Input Connectors
2 pairs balanced line-level inputs ( XLR )
2 pairs single-ended line-level inputs ( RCA )
1 pair single-ended moving-coil phono inputs ( RCA )
1 pair single-ended moving-magnet phono inputs ( RCA )

Digital Audio Connectors
2 coaxial S / PDIF inputs ( RCA )
2 optical S / PDIF inputs ( Toslink )
1 balanced AES / EBU input ( XLR )
1 asynchronous USB input ( USB-B )

Output Connectors:
1 pair single-ended line-level outputs ( RCA )
1 pair balanced line-level outputs ( XLR )

Control Connectors:
1 RS-232 port ( DB-9 )
1 Ethernet port ( RJ-45 )
1 USB port for firmware updates ( USB-A )
1 baseband IR input ( ⅛” / 3.5 mm phone jack )
1 programmable 12 Volt DC trigger output
100 mA maximum (⅛” / 3.5 mm phone jack )
1 programmable 12 Volt DC trigger input ( ⅛” / 3.5 mm phone jack )

Power Consumption:

Power on: 70 Watts Power on

Headphones connected: 85 Watts

Normal Standby: 65 Watts

Power Save Standby: 4 Watts

Green Standby: <0.4 Watts

Dimensions: ( H x W x D ) 4.96" x 17.25" x 19.25”

Packed Dimensions: ( H x W x D ) 13.63" x 24.25" x 29”

Net Weight: 34 lbs 

Packed Weight: 48 lbs