No. 5105 vs VPI Industries Dragon
The Dragon's platter weight is 9.07 kg (20 lbs) against the No. 5105's 6 kg (13 lbs) and its effective length 273.4 mm against 254 mm. Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Aluminum).
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The Mark Levinson № 5105 is a high-performance turntable designed for vinyl enthusiasts, featuring a solid brushed aluminum plinth precision-machined from a single billet, a 14 lb (6 kg) aluminum platter with resonance-damping coating, and an isolation-mounted 12V synchronous DC motor with fully digital electronics for precise 33/33 and 45 RPM speeds. It includes a custom 10-inch ultralight rigid carbon fiber tonearm with aluminum headshell, integrated finger lift, adjustable VTA, azimuth, and a low-friction aluminum gimbal for superior tracking and soundstaging. The chassis rests on three height-adjustable isolation feet with mixed-material suspension, and a built-in bubble level ensures perfect leveling. Front panel offers glass and aluminum controls for speed selection and standby. Optional factory-installed Ortofon Quintet Black or Black S low-output moving coil cartridge. Handcrafted in the USA, it delivers exceptional stability, low vibration, and detailed reproduction of record grooves for expansive dynamics and three-dimensional imaging.
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