No. 5101 vs Accuphase DP-85
The DP-85's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the No. 5101's 106 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, and its output voltage 2.5V RMS against 3.0V RMS. Both share dsd support (DSD64).
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About the No. 5101
The Mark Levinson Nº 5101 is a high-end, three-in-one digital source component combining a slot-loading SACD/CD player, network music streamer, and PrecisionLink II digital-to-analog converter. It uses an ESS Sabre 32-bit PRO DAC, proprietary jitter-reduction circuitry, selectable digital filters, and a fully discrete, balanced Mark Levinson PurePath analog output stage. It plays SACD, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs; streams music over Ethernet or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; plays files from USB storage and networked DLNA/UPnP sources; and provides both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs. Supported network services and app features can depend on firmware and region. Official documentation identifies the unit as the Nº 5101 Streaming CD Player, and current manufacturer support material remains available; no reliable evidence indicates that it has been formally discontinued.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- DAC Chip
- ESS PRO Sabre 32-bit
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 106 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, Optical, USB-A
- Analog Inputs
- Balanced (XLR), Unbalanced (RCA)
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 438.15 × 126.37 × 465.54 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 16.33 kg (36 lbs)
Never published
- Power Specifications — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 8 Sept 2026
Key Specifications
Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
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