Mark Levinson № 585.5 Owner's 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
menus. The N
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585.5 includes the Pure Path Phono module.
For the purposes of this guide we will refer to the unit as the
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585 except when referencing phono features. This guide also
covers setup for SSP (Surround Sound Processor) mode. These
resources allow you to finely tailor the behavior and performance
of the N
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585 to fit your preferences and the particulars of your
equipment and listening room.
Before you read this User Guide, we recommend that you
thoroughly read the
with your N
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585 in printed form. The
N0585/N0585.5 Quick-Start Guide,
all the information you will need to unpack and place your
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585, connect it to the rest of your audio system and have a
first listen.
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585 and N0585.5 Setup
supplied
Quick-Start Guide
contains
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
• The N
• The N
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585 includes one phono (RCA) with grounding terminal
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585.5 includes a phono stage with selectable gain,
infrasonic filter, resistive and capacitive-loading settings
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SETUP MENU
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 5 [Phono]
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.
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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
Phono Type
Ph Gain
Ph Balance
Infrasonic Filt
R Load
C Load
Note that Input 5 is reserved for future use.
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.
Available only for
analog inputs
Available only for
digital inputs
Available only for
Phono inputs on
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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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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
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.
SETUP MENU
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DSD Filter:
This setting lets you set the filter characteristic for
DSD content. You can select from roll-offs that begin at 47kHz,
50kHz, 60kHz or 70kHz. The sonic effects of the different roll-off
characteristics are subtle and will vary depending on the type of
musical content, so feel free to set the DSD filter according to
your individual taste.
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.
The following settings are available for the Phono input on the
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Cartridge Type:
This setting enables selection of movingmagnet (MM) or moving-coil (MC) cartridge. Resistive Loading:
this option sets moving-coil cartridges’ resistive loading
between 50 and 1000 ohms. Capacitive Loading: this option sets
capacitive loading between 50 and 680 pF.
Infrasonic Filter:
This option sets the infrasonic “rumble” filter
on or off.
Gain:
This option selects High or Low gain for the Phono input.
Balance:
This option applies balance from -3dB to +3dB in 0.1
dB steps to the Phono input.
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