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Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions

Wow!! I just listened to the new Mark Levinson 512 CD player against the usual known suspects of Eoteric, EMM, dCS, and alike and I am convinced that Mark Levinson is back. I was able to spend ample time with the local dealer in Southern California in comparing the unit and we both agreed it was sensational. FYI, it is $15k but it is well worth it. Complete tonal balance and dynamic as anything I have heard for the price. I would be eager to hear others' opinion about this player.
pkancel
klinerm
79 posts
 
Anyone know how the CD performance of the 512 stacks up against the 390S?
bar81
754 posts
 
Noticeably better in the midrange.
utlover
7 posts
 
@Pkancel - I heard some rumours regarding the retail price, it it $22,000 or $15,000 or?
bar81
754 posts
 
I believe it's $15K
ciaran
4 posts
 
I hope it's more reliable than the 390S. I had two of them, both horribly problematic.But I did like the sound when they worked!!$15k seems a crazy price for a front end, but then again Levinson must know their market. Paradoxically I suppose it will eventually whittle down to the rest of us poor mortals via Audiogon for a reasonable price, so there is justice after all.
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