Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Mark Levinson Ships No40 Media Console

145559.jpg

Mark Levinson announces, effective immediately, shipment of the No40 Media Console. This is the first-ever Media Console to bear the Mark Levinson name. Designed to provide the highest level of performance and flexibility, the No40 is built around two expandable, modular chassis, supplying multiple ‘card slots’ to easily accommodate different system requirements. Offering up to five independent zones, with audio frequency response from 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0.5 dB/-1.1 dB) at a THD+N of <0.005% with a signal-to-noise ratio in excess of 98 dB, the No40 lives up to its legendary heritage.

Adding to the simplicity of use and beauty of the machine, the No40 has a built-in LCD screen on the video chassis, allowing for menu-driven control and setup in an easy-to-understand layout. The No40 is THX Ultra2 approved and also allows for decoding and playback of widely accepted formats including variations of Dolby Digital, dts and THX.

High-quality, high-resolution 24-bit/96 kHz analog-to-digital converters (ADC’s) allow the No40 to achieve performance exceeding most analog preamplifiers. Reducing noise pickup and possible interference with the use of high-density surface mount construction, the No40 has its own local regulator for both the digital IC’s and the analog circuitry, with a low-jitter clock oscillator providing the ADC’s an ideal clock reference. Further control of extraneous noise source is accomplished by enclosing the ADC module in a mu-metal shield box. All data and clock signals carrying the digital audio information to the digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are sent via a balanced Low Voltage Differential transmission line from the processors. Digital-to-analog conversion is handled by superior quality DACs from Analog Devices. One 2-channel DAC is dedicated to each individual channel in the No40, in order to provide a balanced architecture and superior sound quality throughout the audio output signal path. Locking onto a digital signal from 32 kHz to 96 kHz, the programmable Digital Interface Receiver (first used in the 30.6 Reference Processor), controls the digital signal entering the No40.

Digital signal processing in the main zone is accomplished using four SHARC chips providing 32-bit fixed-point as well as 32-bit and 40-bit floating-point processing. Volume control attenuators are one of the most important parts of any preamplifier and the No40 provides for the best possible control and sound. Based on the No32 Reference Preamplifier and incorporating several circuit innovations, the new power supply filtering technique reduces noise at the critical part to a few microvolts (millionths of a volt). Unmatched precision speaker level control is provided for by the use of a hybrid analog/digital attenuation design, allowing for a control range of 100 dB with 0.1 dB resolution. The No40 Audio Processor preamplifier stage is fully balanced before the analog signal is converted to digital.

On the video side of the new Mark Levinson No40, a high-performance video switcher starts out with a hybrid linear/switching power supply, offering high efficiency, and the lowest possible RF noise. In its most simplistic form, the No40, operating as a video switcher, offers video performance comparable to the finest professional component video switchers used in the studio today. With acceptance of component, s-video and composite signals, the No40 will convert all these formats simultaneously on the main zone and will ‘up’ or ‘down’ convert the signal as needed, ensuring that all outputs are active, all of the time, regardless of input. This alleviates the angst over which format should be switched for a selected source as the No40 controls all of this. In the remote zones, both s-video and composite connections are active even if the selected source is from a component signal. Video signals remain uncompromised as they pass through circuitry with a bandwidth exceeding 70 MHz and a signal-to-noise ratio better than 60 dB. In continuing the design philosophy of the No40, the eight-layer PC board housing the video back plane provides for routing of analog video, SDTV and HDTV in anticipation of possible future needs. External control is provided for with two RS-232 ports, three programmable DC triggers and an infrared input jack.

After careful examination and extensive research and development, the No40 demonstrates Mark Levinson’s continuing commitment to offering the finest products. Bringing the best audiophile products and now an audio/video product to market further solidifies the name Mark Levinson in audiophiles’ hearts.

The model No40 is available immediately from authorized Mark Levinson dealers.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Latest Products

Monitor Audio Bronze 7G Loudspeakers White

Floorstanding Speakers

Five Monitor Audio Bronze Series 7G loudspeakers bring upgraded drivers, sleek design, and Dolby Atmos support at wallet-friendly prices.

Ikarao Smart Karaoke Speakers Group Ikarao Smart Karaoke Speakers Group

New Products

Ikarao's Shell S1, Break X1, and Break X2 combine wireless and wired music streaming with touchscreens, light effects, and karaoke features for the ultimate...

Musical Fidelity B1xi Integrated Amplifier Front Left Angle Musical Fidelity B1xi Integrated Amplifier Front Left Angle

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Musical Fidelity’s new B1xi integrated amp ditches streaming for pure Class A/B power, a quality phono stage, and hi-res digital inputs for $879.

AudioQuest Brave Heart Speaker Cable AudioQuest Brave Heart Speaker Cable

Audio Cables

ZERO-Tech speaker cables capable of advanced noise reduction and precise timing for high-end audio systems deserving of geekery loud on specs, quiet on sense.

Ortofon MC X10, X20, X30, X40 Phono Cartridges Ortofon MC X10, X20, X30, X40 Phono Cartridges

New Products

Ortofon’s new MC X Series cartridges bring high-end quad-coil tech and precision tracking to challenge Hana, Dynavector, and Goldring at every price point.

OePhi Lounge Series 2 and 2.5 Loudspeakers in Oak OePhi Lounge Series 2 and 2.5 Loudspeakers in Oak

Bookshelf Speakers

OePhi Lounge Series Loudspeakers aim to prove high levels of musical performance don't have to cost a fortune.

Gift Ideas?

Amazon Prime Day is July 8-11, 2025

Daily Deals

Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from July 8-11, 2025 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.

You May Also Like

Advertisement

ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. Read more

Copyright © 1999-2024 ecoustics | Disclaimer: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.



SVS Bluesound PSB Speakers NAD Cambridge Audio Q Acoustics Denon Marantz Focal Naim Audio RSL Speakers