The No.585.5 is an Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC by Mark Levinson that delivers 200 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 300 to 350 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It was released in 2019. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. Speakers connect via Binding Post. Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the No.585.5 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in ESS Sabre 32-bit/192kHz with DSD over PCM via USB DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. Mark Levinson No.585.5 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle. Mark Levinson No.585.5 has an MSRP of 16575$.
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Mark Levinson Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Mark Levinson No.585.5 is rated at 200 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 200 watts into 8-ohms
- 300 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
How loud will 200 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Mark Levinson No.585.5?
200 W into 8 ohms, 300 W into 4, rated down to 4 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
When pairing the Mark Levinson No.585.5 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Mark Levinson No.585.5 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Mark Levinson No.585.5 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Bad |
| Mid-size Room | Poor |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Mark Levinson No.585.5, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Mark Levinson No.585.5 has total of 4 Analog inputs .
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 4
- Phono Input
- Yes Optical Digital Input
- Yes Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Yes Preamp Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Mark Levinson No.585.5 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Mark Levinson No.585.5. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 2 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Mark Levinson No.585.5 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
DAC and Digital Music
The Mark Levinson No.585.5's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC. The DAC chip that is used in the No.585.5 is the
ESS Sabre 32-bit/192kHz with DSD over PCM via USB, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 192KHZ.
Mark Levinson No.585.5 External Dimensions and Weight
Mark Levinson No.585.5 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) .
- Width: mm (")
- Height: mm (")
- Depth: mm (")
- Weight: —
- Base Surface Area: ~cm2 / 0.0inch2
- Volume: ~0.0 liter / 0.0 gallon
Available colors
Mark Levinson No.585.5 is available in Black color options.
| General |
| Brand |
Mark Levinson |
| Full Model Name |
Mark Levinson No.585.5 |
| Release Date |
2019 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
200 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
300 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
|
| Damping Factor |
400 |
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS Sabre 32-bit/192kHz with DSD over PCM via USB |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
4 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
Yes |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Yes |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
|
| Speaker Connectors |
Binding Post |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
mm (") |
| Width |
mm (") |
| Depth |
mm (") |
| Weight |
— |
| Available Colors |
Black |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
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How much power does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 have?
The Mark Levinson No.585.5 delivers 200 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 300 to 350 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms. It increases its output into 4 ohms, so it has some headroom for harder-to-drive speakers.
Does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 use vacuum tubes?
No. The Mark Levinson No.585.5 is a solid-state amplifier - there are no vacuum tubes in it.
What amplifier class is the Mark Levinson No.585.5?
The Mark Levinson No.585.5 uses a Class A/B amplifier design. Class A/B is the traditional linear design: it runs warmer and is less efficient than Class D, but it is long valued for its natural, low-distortion sound.
Does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 have a built-in DAC?
Yes. The Mark Levinson No.585.5 has a built-in DAC (ESS Sabre 32-bit/192kHz with DSD over PCM via USB), so you can feed it a digital source directly without buying a separate converter.
Can I connect a turntable to the Mark Levinson No.585.5?
Yes. The Mark Levinson No.585.5 has a built-in phono stage for MM AND MC/ SELECTABLE 50/ 60 OR 70 DB GAIN cartridges, so a turntable can be connected directly without a separate phono preamp.
Does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 have Bluetooth?
No. The Mark Levinson No.585.5 does not have Bluetooth built in; you would need an external Bluetooth receiver connected to one of its inputs.
Does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 have a headphone output?
No. The Mark Levinson No.585.5 does not have a headphone output, so headphone listening needs a separate headphone amplifier.
How much does the Mark Levinson No.585.5 cost?
The Mark Levinson No.585.5 has a manufacturer's list price (MSRP) of $16,575.
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