Solid State Preamp Reviews

Description: Remote-controlled dual-mono line-stage preamplifier with programmable input level offsets, input labels, and mute. Gain: –73.1dB to +18.9dB plus "off." Inputs: two stereo balanced (XLR), four single-ended (RCA), one Mark Levinson Link communications connector, one 1/8" minijack for external IR repeater. Outputs: one balanced stereo main output pair (XLR), one single-ended stereo main output pair (RCA), two stereo record outputs (RCA), one Mark Levinson Link communication connector. Input impedance: 100k ohms. Output impedance: <6 ohms. Input overload: >16V. Maximum output: 16V RMS, balanced. Power consumption: 40W.
Dimensions: 15.75" (400mm) W by 14.3" (363.2mm) D by 3.84" (97.5mm) H. Weight: 35 lbs (16kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2188.
Price: $6495 (1995); no longer available (2009). Approximate number of dealers: 75.
Manufacturer: Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Middletown, CT 06457 (1995); Mark Levinson division of the Harman Consumer Group, 1718 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517. Tel: (516) 594-0300. Web: www.marklevinson.com (2009).