Harman’s Mark Levinson introduced the № 585.5 Integrated Amplifier with Pure Phono module.

The No. 585.5 is the second amplifier in the Mark Levinson 500 series range and as well as having the Pure Phono module, the № 585.5 also includes an upgraded remote control and new aluminium top cover.

“We designed the No. 585.5 to build on the promise of delivering audiophiles and music lovers the ability to have audio performance equal to the finest separates in a single component,” says Harman senior director of product strategy and planning Jim Garrett

“Combining the No. 585.5 with our new № 515 turntable creates a compelling two-piece audio system at the most accessible price point within the 500 series.”

“Our goal in designing all Mark Levinson components is achieving the highest levels of sonic purity. The Pure Phono module found in the No. 585.5 is engineered to the highest standards, following our Pure Path design philosophy.  This phono module uses fully-discrete, extremely low noise circuitry, newly designed from the ground up,” says Harman director of engineering Todd Eichenbaum.

The Mark Levinson Pure Phono stage features fully discrete, extremely low noise gain stages, with RIAA equalization using a combination of active and passive filter circuits. Four gain settings, are adjustable on the front panel or the remote control.

The No. 585.5 provides four analog inputs and six digital inputs which includes asynchronous USB, optical, coaxial and AES/EBU (XLR) to account for a wide variety of digital music sources. The No. 585.5 also includes HARMAN Clari-Fi music restoration technology which uses signal-enhancement techniques to give the best sound quality from compressed digital audio sources.

The No. 585.5 also provides a subwoofer output with a selectable 80Hz high-pass filter for use in a 2.1-channel system, and includes Ethernet, RS-232, IR and 12V trigger ports to enable its use in audio/video installations with integrated systems control.

For more information on the release of these products, please visit www.harman.com.