The Menlyn Park Branch of Sound & Image is on sale! With a variety of products on sale at excellent prices, missing out would be silly.

Pricing confirmed on the new PV1D at R15 990.00 SRP. It will have a DSP unit and power output of 400watts. So far very little information is available but we hope to have stock of this unit by middle to end February.

At the CES show recently Mark Levinson introduced some new equipment to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.    

Here follows some of the units they introduced

No 52 Reference Dual Monaural Pre-Amplifier

The № 52 is quite simply the finest Mark Levinson preamplifier ever. It is an all-analog, true dual-monaural design with a two-chassis configuration that separates the critical analog audio circuitry from the control section to maintain the purest signal paths possible.

The № 52 provides a comprehensive complement of inputs including three balanced XLR and four unbalanced RCA line-level inputs, and a dedicated phono input that is selectable for moving coil (MC) or moving magnet (MM) operation. Two sets of XLR and RCA stereo preamplifier outputs are provided, along with an auxiliary pair of XLR and RCA outputs that can be configured for fixed or variable level output with independent source selection. This enables the auxiliary outputs to function either as a third preamp out, a pass-through full-range subwoofer output or a record output. Read more

No 585 Intergrated Amplifier

The Mark Levinson № 585 integrated amplifier is ideal for audiophiles and music lovers who desire an all in one audio control center and stereo power amplifier that is space saving and easy to use and delivers ultimate-quality music reproduction. The № 585 offers three analog line-level audio inputs plus an MC/MM phono input and six digital audio inputs, to accommodate a wide array of music sources, and can be operated via its remote control. The № 585 delivers a generous 225 watts per channel power output into 8 ohms, to easily drive even inefficient audiophile loudspeakers, and provides a dedicated sub woofer output. Read more

No 512 SACD Disc Player

The Mark Levinson № 519 SACD Disc Player is designed for those who demand nothing less than the finest in digital music reproduction. It combines a precision CD/SACD (Super Audio Compact Disc) player mechanism with dual 32-bit/192kHz audiophile-grade digital to analog converters to deliver extraordinary fidelity, resolution and musical accuracy. Adding to its versatility, the № 519 also functions as a complete digital preamplifier. It includes four S/PDIF and USB digital inputs, plus XLR and RCA analog and HDMI 1.3, AES/EBU, optical and coaxial S/PDIF outputs and an onboard digital volume control that enable the № 519 to be connected to a stereo or multichannel preamplifier or amplifier. In addition, the № 519 provides direct SACD audio output via its HDMI connection as well as high-resolution LPCM digital audio. Read more

No 560 Digital Audio Processor

The Mark Levinson № 560 is engineered to bring out the very best in all digital audio sources including high-resolution audio formats and serve as the heart of a digital audio music system. The Mark Levinson № 560 enables listeners to enjoy the full sonic benefits of computer audio, disc transports, streaming media devices and other digital sources thanks to its dual 32-bit, 192kHz premium digital to analog converters, digital volume control and impeccable engineering and construction.

The № 560 provides no less than 10 digital audio inputs including two optical and two coaxial S/PDIF inputs, three USB 2.0 (A) connectors, two HDMI inputs with DSD (Direct Stream Digital)-direct capability and an AES/EBU XLR input. The No 560’s XLR and RCA analog outputs facilitate connection to an amplifier or preamplifier. The № 560 is designed for extraordinary sonic performance, incorporating isolated digital and analog circuitry with independent power supplies, asynchronous clocking to ensure jitter-free performance from the dual 32-bit DACs, premium quality internal components throughout and many additional enhancements.

Boston has reworked their award-winning SoundWare XS 5.1 system, into the Soundware S 5.1 system. This new system is “ultra-compact” and comes with greater acoustic performance as well a higher output in terms of power.

The system comes equipped with five 13cm x 13cm satellite speakers, available in either a high-gloss black or white finish. These satellite speakers also feature a ¾” dome tweeter as well as 3-1/2 mid-bass drivers.

The SW S5.1 has wall brackets with stylish coverings as well as rear-panel wire grooves, making setup easier.

The subwoofer is a 10-inch vented woofer that comes with a 200W (300W peak) amplifier, which features Boston Acoustics’ BassTrac circuitry. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the speakers do come with MagnaGuard magnetic shielding.

** Available in December 2011

“…Monitor Audio blends the performance you can hear with the design you’ll love so precisely that neither seems compromised. Across a range rich in its choice of style and application, our meticulous approach to quality, perfected over four decades, guarantees you great sound with a tonal accuracy that’s shared by every speaker. This means that with one clear voice we can answer the call for discreetly stylish life-like audio in every environment…”

“…Putting innovation into action requires enormous dedication and skill. For each new range we ask our engineers to capture more frequencies, invariably from smaller, glossier cabinets! This entails finding further ways to endow more compact designs with the fidelity of our flagship technologies. For any given cabinet volume Monitor Audio endeavours to go higher and deeper with less distortion than other brands. The extraordinary focus we apply to the quest for greater efficiency, accuracy and bandwidth from our speaker systems is unceasing and always reinvested…”

-Information sourced directly from: www.mafocus.co.uk