No. 526 vs Devialet Astra
The Astra's bit depth is 24-bit against the No. 526's 32-bit, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 115 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.003%. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$25,000original retail
Original retail — discontinued, no used price recorded yet
About the No. 526
The Mark Levinson No. 526 is a reference-class, full-function dual-monaural stereo preamplifier/DAC with an integrated MM/MC phono stage and Class-A headphone output. Its Pure Path architecture is fully discrete, direct-coupled and balanced from input to output, with separate left/right signal paths, balanced R-2R ladder volume control, and a Precision Link DAC based on an ESS Sabre 32-bit converter. It accommodates six analog/phono and six digital inputs, supports PCM and DSD playback, and offers configurable balanced and single-ended main outputs including a selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter for subwoofer integration.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD128
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Precision Link DAC
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 115 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 160Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 22.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
- Loading Options
- 47Ω, 100Ω, 200Ω, 300Ω, 400Ω, 500Ω, 600Ω, 700Ω, 800Ω, 900Ω, 1000Ω
- Adjustable Capacitance
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR, Phono
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced, Single-ended, Headphone
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