Mark Levinson №585 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS / ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Document 2

Special Design Features 3

Setup Menu 4

Setup Menu Navigation, Input Setup, Volume Control,
Power Management, Advanced, Output

SSP Setup 10

Troubleshooting 12

Specifications 16

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This User Guide primarily covers the system functions and
advanced options contained in your N
guide also covers setup for SSP (Surround Sound Processor)
mode. These resources allow you to finely tailor the behavior
and performance of the N
particulars of your equipment and listening room.

Before you read this User Guide, we recommend that you
thoroughly read the

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your N

585 in printed form. The
the information you will need to unpack and place your N
connect it to the rest of your audio system and have a first listen.

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585 to fit your preferences and the

N0585 Quick-Start Guide,

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585’s Setup menus. This

supplied with

Quick-Start Guide

contains all

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For the sake of brevity, instructions in this guide refer only to the
use of front-panel controls. Functions accomplished by using
the front-panel Select knob, Setup button, and Enter button
may also be accomplished using the remote-control Select +/­buttons, Setup button, and Enter button.

SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES

SPECIAL DESIGN FEATURES

Thank you for purchasing the N0585 integrated amplifier.
Combining Mark Levinson’s unsurpassed analog performance
with advanced digital audio capability and flexible system
configuration, the N

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585 pushes the reproduction of any source

material to new levels of realism.

Architecture

The foundation of the N

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585 is its fully-discrete, mirror-imaged,
dual-monaural analog circuitry featuring individual signal
switching relays for each of its four stereo inputs: one balanced
(XLR) and three single-ended (RCA). Volume controls use
discrete 15-bit R-2R ladders and low-noise analog switches for
the widest possible bandwidth and maximum signal integrity.
The fully-differential Class A/B power stage includes an
oversized 900VA toroidal transformer with individual secondary
windings for the left and right channels. Each elegantly simple
amplifier channel utilizes twelve output transistors and
multiple smaller local capacitors, which allows them to be
placed physically closer to the amplifiers for greater transient
response when power is needed immediately. This robust
architecture results in a conservative power rating of 200W per
channel. System integration and expansion are possible using
the stereo RCA preouts which can operate full-range or with
an included switchable, second-order, 80Hz crossover filter
allowing for seamless integration into 2.1-channel systems
with powered subwoofers.

Construction

The chassis of the N

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585 utilizes card-cage architecture to
isolate critical low-level analog and digital circuitry from the
power supplies and amplifier modules. The steel and aluminum
construction features internal amplifier heatsinks and Mark
Levinson’s iconic black and silver anodized aluminum front
panel with its intuitive twin-knob control system and unique red
display.

Features

• Modular circuit design provides isolation of critical audio

circuitry subsections

• High-resolution 32-bit/192kHz D/A converter with

asynchronous USB input

• Patented Clari-Fi

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signal processing for compressed audio

formats

• Fully-differential, Class A/B amplifier rated at 200W into

8 ohms

• Four analog audio inputs: One balanced (XLR) and three

single-ended (RCA) stereo pairs

• Six digital audio inputs: One USB, one AES/EBU, two coaxial

and two optical

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Audio Chassis

Building upon this superb analog platform, the N

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585 adds
equally outstanding digital audio capability. An ESS Sabre 32­bit D/A converter with proprietary jitter elimination circuitry and
fully-balanced, discrete I/V circuitry forms the heart of the digital
audio processing stage. Six digital audio inputs are provided
including one AES/EBU, two coaxial and two optical plus a
USB audio processor capable of asynchronous data transfer
of high resolution DSD and PCM files at up to 192kHz/32 bits
resolution. For low-resolution audio formats, proprietary Clari­Fi™ signal processing reconstructs information and bandwidth
lost in compressed file formats restoring them to higher fidelity.
System integration and communication ports include Ethernet,
USB, RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger input and output. A
system IR remote control is included.

• Analog preouts with selectable 80Hz crossover filter for

2.1-channel capability

• System controls: Ethernet, RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger
input and output

• IR remote control

• Software update via USB flash drive or Ethernet

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SETUP MENU

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SETUP MENU

This section explains the use of the Setup menus on your N0585,
which allow you to customize and configure the unit.

SETUP MENU NAVIGATION

Pressing the Setup button displays the Setup menu on the
integrated amplifier’s front-panel display. When the Setup
menu is active, use the Select knob to scroll through options,
the Enter button to select and deselect options, and the Volume
knob to adjust parameters. To move back a level in the menu
structure (or exit the Setup menu), press the Setup button
repeatedly until the desired menu is shown in the display.

INPUT SETUP

Setup Menu

Input Setup

Volume Control

Power Mgmt

Advanced

Output

Input Setup

Input 1 [XLR]

Input 2 [RCA1]

Input 3 [RCA2]

Input 4 [RCA3]

Input 6 [AES/EBU]

Input 7 [Coax1]

Input 8 [Coax2]

Input 9 [Opt1]

Input 10 [Opt2]

Input 11 [USB]

The Input Setup menu allows you to customize the following
parameters for the selected input:

The following settings are available for all inputs.

Name:

This option offers a choice of preset names for the
selected input (CD, SACD
[number], [Input type], [Input connector]. Additionally, the
following special names are available for each input:

Unused: This option removes the selected input from the list
of available inputs. The input will be skipped when selecting
the active input.

Manual Entry: This option allows you to enter a custom
name for the selected input. Use the Select knob to select
the character you want to change, use the Volume control
to choose from the list of available characters and press
the Enter button to confirm each character. After the eighth
character is entered, the new name will be saved.

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, DVD, Blu-ray™, DAC, EQ, Input

Set Input X

Name=XXX

Offset=XXX

SSP=XXX

PCM Filter=XXX

Clari-Fi=XXX

Offset:

The output level of audio devices can vary from brand-to­brand and model-to-model, making some devices sound louder
or quieter than others. The Offset adjustment lets you precisely
compensate for that variance, allowing all associated devices in
your system to output at a similar volume level.

The setting offers a range of –12.0dB to +12.0dB, in 0.1dB steps,
Whenever an input is selected, the N
the Offset parameter to the volume level of the Speaker and
Line outputs.

SSP:

The SSP setting configures the selected input for complete

integration with a multichannel surround sound processor. See

SSP Setup

setting is only available for analog inputs.)

on page 10 for more information. (Note: The SSP

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analog inputs

Available only fo
digital inputs

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The following settings are available only for the digital inputs.

PCM Filter:

This setting lets you set the filter characteristic for

PCM content:

Fast: This filter has a steep roll-off characteristic that may be
better suited when listening to electric or electronic music.

Slow: This filter has a gradual roll-off characteristic that is
well suited to most types of music.

Mphas: This is a minimum-phase filter that may be better
suited when listening to acoustic music.

Although the above descriptions are offered as a guide, feel free
to set the PCM filter according to your own tastes.

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Clari-Fi™:

Setting this to ON activates the Clari-Fi circuitry
for the input. Clari-Fi analyzes compressed digital audio files
during playback and reconstructs much of what was lost in the
compression process. The Intensity control adjusts the amount
of reconstruction applied to the signal, and can be applied
according to your individual taste – there is no “correct” amount.

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