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Description :
The Mark Levinson 37's appearance is a combination of the hand-brushed, black-anodized aluminum faceplate and bead-blasted custom-machined buttons. A large, easily read display provides information as to the operational status from across the room. In keeping with its sophisticated design, it also incorporates a Madrigal-designed loading mechanism. Contrasting strongly with the bulky, plastic drawers commonly used, the slim 32mm drawer is machined from a solid piece of aluminum and rides on highly polished bearings. Its variable-speed design opens and closes quickly, but without jarring the disc contained within, nor risking a jam from dislodging it. The Mark Levinson 37 employs a proprietary, closed-loop jitter-reduction system, which separates data recovery from the task of maintaining a consistent, time-accurate output. The result is exemplary data recovery from almost any disc as well as time-coherent signal transfer to the digital processor. By placing the all-important reference clock in the final stage of the transport’s output section, and slaving the mechanical sub-assemblies to it, the signal presented to the outputs of the 37 is uncontaminated by electrically- or mechanically-induced jitter. The sonic advantages of this design are immediately apparent in the clarity, warmth and stunning dynamic contrasts exhibited by the 37.
The laser mechanism used in the Mark Levinson 37 uses all digital servo controls of its operations. Critical functions such as focus and tracking are handled completely in the digital domain with mathematical precision. Whereas conventional, analog servos require periodic realignments for optimum performance (to compensate for the aging of various analog components), a digital servo remains stable over time, never needing readjustment under normal conditions. All high quality digital output configurations are supported in the Mark Levison 37. A new complementary driver for the balanced AES/EBU electrical output delivers outstanding performance to the high quality XLR connector. Single-ended S/PDIF electrical outputs are provided via both BNC and RCA connectors, and the SToptical output uses a high-bandwidth Hewlett Packard part for superior performance. All digital interfaces have been carefully optimized to deliver the finest performance each interface standard allows. As a direct result, the 37 performs optimally with any digital processor, without having to resort to techniques which would limit its compatibility to other Mark Levinson products.
The Mark Levinson 37 also supports custom programs, including "delete programming" wherein selected tracks are omitted from the playlist, allowing the user to skip the one or two songs on a disc. The 37 will remember such programs for thousands of discs. As with all Mark Levinson 30-series components, the 37 incorporates a sophisticated inter-component communications bus. Unique among high performance audio systems, the components offer a degree of system integration that makes even complex systems easy to use.
The Mark Levinson 37 defines the word resolution - there is a striking overall clarity to their sound. Low frequency reproduction is powerful and does not overwhelm with bloat or mid-bass grunge, it just gets the initial transient and the harmonics that follow in proper perspective. With its exceptional resolution, detail, and overall clean, clear sound, the 37 sounds rather cool and detached, appealing more to the intellect than to the emotions. Vocals come through clear, focused and emerge from a jet black background. The 37 exudes a feeling of total accuracy to the program material. However it is not a entirely desirable characteristic because not all the CD sources are perfect. Beyond the measurements, it is difficult to judge with absolute assurance the "accuracy" of any electronic component in the reproduction chain, given the vagaries of even the best program material and loudspeakers. But the Mark Levinson 37 handles music by relaying as much of the truth as is possible about any given CD. It establishes a new standard for performance and practicality among high end CD transports and should be auditioned by anyone who desires the finest in digital audio.
Specifications :
Direct Digital Output.........................XLR: AES/EBU 110W, 5V
..........................BNC: S/PDIF 75W, 2V
..........................RCA: S/PDIF 75W, 2V
..........................ST: Hewlett-Packard ST optical
Mains Voltage.................................100V, 120V, 200V, 220V, 240V
Mains Frequency.............................50 or 60 Hz
Power Consumption.........................29W maximum
Connector Complement....................1 x male XLR-type connector
....................1 x female BNC-type connector
....................1 x female RCA-type connector
....................1 x ST-type optical connector
....................2 x RJ45 connectors
....................1 x IEC mains connector
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................40 x 38.5 x 10 cm
Weight............................................10kg
Miscellaneous :
Matching.........................................Mark Levinson 36 Digital Analogue Converter
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Remote...........................................Yes
XLR Digital Out................................Yes
Made In...........................................USA
Condition.........................................8/10
Product Information :
http://www.marklevinson.com/downloads/products/prod_189_634722565045224662_no37.pdf (Manual)
http://www.marklevinson.com/Products/Details/189
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Levinson
Reviews :
http://www.stereophile.com/cdplayers/692/index.html
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/digital-sources/cd-players/mark-levinson/no-37/prd_117267_1586crx.aspx |
