How Good Are Mark Levinson Amps? - What Do I Think Of Transparent Cables ? - Do I Like TAD Speakers?

[@philb-ze8sz]

I own the 532H and love it, and I've owned a lot over my 40 years in this hobby. It sounds balanced, nothing sticks out or is being pushed forward like many amps that cost as much or much more. As far as bass it is as good as the recording or your speakers can provide. Love the amp so much along with the matching 326S preamp that I never look anymore for a new amp. This amp proves that you can get superb sound without paying for overbuilt case work amps to justify their asking price. The 532H sounds superb with my Quad ESL 63s which were totally rebuilt by Electrostatic solutions and my Spatial Open Baffle speakers. 2 totally different designs and the 532H drives them with never sounding forward, hard or bright but from the high down reproduced in perfect balance. A kettle drum hit is fast deep and clear, with no overhang or boom. Vocals are as real as the recording allows, highs are open and airy, the power cord makes a big impact on the amp and preamp, and the amp does run hot and sounds better after being in use for a 1/2 or so. Great amp and a good buy on the preowned market.

[@deanfisher1656]

Running a 585.5 and demo’d that against Ayre, and Hegel top of the line intefpgrateds and bought the 585.5…..It was more articulate, had better resolution, great midrange tone with wonderful dynamics…..and oh…that bass. Wow. Controlled and layered. Often wonder where Accuphase sits in this area. Mac is sluggish and warm in comparison. Following you Jay and enjoy your energy and passion. Keep em coming.

[@billarmstrong5568]

I disagree in part with your Mark Levinson assessment. Yes, they are indeed good all-rounders, but that is damning them with faint praise. They are exceptionally transparent and the No.532 I owned up until quite recently had bass to die for. Also, as someone who listens to a lot of piano ML amps have consistently been the best I've heard at rendering its many complexities. I have owned a few bits pieces of ML over the years although i don't currently, so maybe I am a little bit of a fan boy, but I have consistently preferred them in direct comparisons to many other brands that get more coverage, inc. Boulder.

[@eurekaakerue4649]

*❌✅ I agree their DAC using PurePath is superior to the Sabers even though on paper sabers may out perform // but on a system in a blind test People will choose (ML) at Volume equaled , ML with purepath is just as strong as Jay’s Boulder (( dare a blind test with ML’s Latest Gear High damping factor means more control PERIOD❌*

[@samuelcain5426]

I agree with as a owner of ML 380s and ML 336 sounds quite nice great Soundstage and bass and midrange to die for also non fatiguing highs so I can imagine what the ML 532 is like not the ML 532h series Jay is referring too my two cents...lol

[@glenncurry3041]

I love that you say more between the lines.

[@reasoned007]

have you ever tried in-acoustic Reference cables, look very interesting

[@markie5952]

what amps would u sugest for Martim Logam LX - 3s these speaker take up too 400 Whatts i think a amp at 460 would be good but i'm asking u plz respond

[@8000audiolab]

i had a mark levinson 333 power anp 8 years ago sold it now i have got a 432 more power but doesnt sound no where as good but it could be the system which was a ml pre/cd 390s and revel studio’s nordost tyr/valhalla/shunyata cables and now my system is an arcam cd 37 and audiolab 8000q pre with b&w cdm 7nts.

[@eivindeb9449]

What do you think of Soulution?

[@Coneman3]

Ever tried XLO Electric cables?

[@charlesthibault-roussel8543]

My Totem fire V2 have a big soundstage for a pair of bookshelfs and I l know that their floorstanding version the Metal, have bigger one. But for my tiny room my Fire is perfect.

[@amrikmahal7380]

Jay what do you think of mark Levinson ml 27 amplifier?

[@jaysaudiolab]

It's good

[@amrikmahal7380]

Thanks

[@fadetoblack.-]

Old Levingston amps were the glory years like the 1990s

[@nenomucurlija4044]

27.5 is here!

[@joelowens5211]

There is depth of soundstage, layering of instruments, centering of the vocalist, and then the height. Bookshelf even on pedestals have limits. It's all about your budget and room with expectations. Entry level speakers or speakers that go up maybe 3 to 4 feet high mid wall the stage height tends to peter out so they head listening level more stuck in a vice. Taller speakers can throw off great height to a soundstage. Example when I listen the stage is like I am outside at a concert and there are no walls or ceiling that exist. The singer though is at regular height and centered for the vocals.

[@MasterofPlay7]

Lmao my cheap Sony speakers can do all that

[@funnyname952]

More interesting, what do you think about the real Levinson brand: Daniel Hertz

[@davidcross890]

An interesting attempt and approach with modified class d to attempt accuracy of reproduction but definitely would not be my choice to attempt the reality of ultra high end reproduction

[@dimitryanoshin4390]

I wish more reviewers spotlight Daniel Hertz Mighty Cat technology that apparently makes every system sound like the original master tape. I think that is the ultimate goal of every audiophile, maybe, not every electronics lover for whom the quality of sound is secondary and they rather talk cables 😂.

[@davidcross890]

@@dimitryanoshin4390 let's get real about reality as it's virtually ridiculous to think these designs produce verbatim of master tapes

[@miguelgilbravo4228]

Los Mark Levinson construidos por Madrigal eran Muy Superiores tanto en Sonido como en Construcción que los de hoy en día.🇪🇸

[@MrBazsi888]

Mark Levinson by Harman Kardon nothing special. Daniel Hertz class d equipment not bad. Daniel Hertz Telikos class A: very good. Daniel Hertz speaker: worldclass.

[@friedmule5403]

Mark Levinson 27.5 is said to be the lase real Mark Levinson power amp, the last that was great at anything, it could be funny to hear your opinion:-)

[@AudioheavenDenmark]

It was indeed. Ml is more or less just fancy Samsung today

[@friedmule5403]

@@AudioheavenDenmark LOL!! You are so right, and the way you say it, LOL! Unfortunately do I think many brands has gone that way. There are a lot of brands that in the 80s, 90s and even in the early 2000 who made real quality gear, but has changed to mid-fi to near high-end prices. If you look inside some of the gear today, do you find designs that are just jumbled together, because SMD takes up no space, so you have plenty of room and do not have to care about making the signal path short, plus a 1/64 track is properly not as great as those wide traces they used before.

[@friedmule5403]

@@TascamTascam Oh yes, and I have heard that it only get worse by the numbers upward.

[@GordonPyzik]

Transparent cables have no air or much decay. My experience with them has been nothing short of horrible

[@Thegrandchessboard]

Nothing special except the price !

[@raymaksimavicius4902]

Are you for real do a double blind you cant tell which is which. Stop your lies.😂

[@bradt.3555]

Hi end is placebo generated gobeldy goop.