The No.5805 is an integrated amplifier with built-in DAC by Mark Levinson that delivers 125 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 250 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. A minimum impedance of 2 ohms makes it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. It has a built-in DAC (ESS Sabre 32-bit), so you can play digital sources directly with no separate DAC unit needed. It also has a phono input, so a turntable can connect straight to it. The Mark Levinson No.5805 has an MSRP of $10,500.
Mark Levinson No.5805 Amplifier Internal View
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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.5805 is rated at 125 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Mark Levinson provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.18% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 125 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.18%
- 250 watts into 4-ohms
- 103dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 125 watts actually play in your room? →
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Which speakers suit the Mark Levinson No.5805?
125 W into 8 ohms, 250 W into 4, rated down to 2 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Mark Levinson No.5805 is rated at 125 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our 121 to 180 watts band. The next band up is Over 180 watts, which is worth about 2.3dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room. Plenty of systems are better served by the 91 to 120 watts band and better speakers.
When pairing the Mark Levinson No.5805 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.5805 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Mark Levinson No.5805 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Mark Levinson No.5805, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Mark Levinson No.5805 has total of 3 Analog inputs including 2 Phono Input (MM,MC).
Mark Levinson No.5805 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 3
- Phono Input
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
- USB-B(Connect to your computer for playback)
- USB-A (update only)
Outputs
- Speaker Outputs
- Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
- 1/4 Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Mark Levinson No.5805 features built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Among the amps in the same price range, there is only one No Streaming speaker that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Mark Levinson No.5805 supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Phono Input
Mark Levinson No.5805 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.
Subwoofer Output
Mark Levinson No.5805 has Stereo RCA preamp outputs which can be used to connect to a powered subwoofer via an RCA cable ( as long as your sub supports this connection).
Check our
Powered Subwoofers page to find a subwoofer that will work with Mark Levinson No.5805 amp and your speakers.
Balanced connections
Mark Levinson No.5805 has a balanced XLR input. A balanced cable carries the signal twice, on two conductors of opposite polarity. Interference picked up along the way lands on both equally and cancels when the two are recombined at the far end, so the longer the cable run and the noisier the surroundings, the more the connection is worth. Whether a balanced connection also yields more power depends on how the amplifier is built inside - some are balanced end to end, others convert to single-ended internally and deliver the same power either way, so it is worth reading the maker's own wording rather than assuming.
DAC and Digital Music
The Mark Levinson No.5805'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.5805 is the
ESS Sabre 32-bit, and supports resolutions up to
32-bit, 384KHZ.
5Kontrol Wireless Control App
Mark Levinson No.5805 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓Power nearly doubles into a harder load, 125 watts into 8 ohms rising to 250 into 4, which points to a power supply with real current in reserve.
- ✓Rated down to 2 ohms, so even a speaker with a punishing impedance dip is within its brief.
- ✓Signal-to-noise ratio of 103dB, so the amplifier itself should be inaudible between tracks.
- ✓Built-in DAC handling 32-bit / 384, DSD and MQA, so a TV, computer or streamer can connect digitally with nothing in between.
- ✓Digital inputs cover 2 optical, 1 coaxial and USB.
- ✓Phono stage built in (MM,MC), for moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges alike.
- ✓Network connected, over ethernet.
- ✓Bluetooth (AptX HD) for playing straight from a phone.
- ✓Pre-outs (Stereo RCA) leave room to add a power amplifier or an active subwoofer later.
- ✓Balanced XLR inputs, worth having on a long cable run.
- ✓Headphone output (1/4).
- ✓Has a direct mode that bypasses them.
- ✓5-year parts warranty, longer than most of the market.
- ✓App control (5Kontrol).
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗It weighs 28.2kg - check the shelf, and plan on a second pair of hands.
Mark Levinson No.5805 External Dimensions and Weight
Mark Levinson No.5805 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 5-3/4inch x 17-1/4inch x 22inch (147.0mm x 439.0mm x 559.0mm ). The unit weighs
28.18 kg (62 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Mark Levinson No.5805 is approximately 2454.0cm2 / 380.4inch2.
- Width: 439.0mm (17-1/4")
- Height: 147.0mm (5-3/4")
- Depth: 559.0mm (22")
- Weight: 28.18 kg (62 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~2454.0cm2 / 380.4inch2
- Volume: ~36.1 liter / 9.5 gallon
Mark Levinson No.5805 screen
What's in the Box of Mark Levinson No.5805?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of No.5805:
- Integrated amplifier
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Remote control
- 2 AAA batteries
- Hex-tool
- Owners Manual
- Safety Information Sheet
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Mark Levinson No.5805 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Mark Levinson No.5805
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Mark Levinson No.5805 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Mark Levinson |
| Full Model Name |
Mark Levinson No.5805 |
| 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 |
125 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
250 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.18% |
| Minimum Impedance |
2 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
103 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| DAC Specs |
ESS Sabre 32-bit |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
3 |
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| USB Type |
USB-B(Connect to your computer for playback),USB-A (update only) |
| Preamp Outputs |
Stereo RCA |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
1/4 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
147.0mm (5-3/4") |
| Width |
439.0mm (17-1/4") |
| Depth |
559.0mm (22") |
| Weight |
28.18 kg (62 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |