№ 5101 Experience the passion of the performance as you unlock the full potential of your digital music library. With a bold industrial design, the № 5101 combines innovative audio technology with unmatched performance and versatility. This 3-in-1 audio player combines a Super Audio CD player, high-resolution network streaming capability and Precision Link II Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) to bring you incredibly realistic sound reproduction.
Dive deeper into your digital audio
The № 5101 includes a slot-loading SACD player, network streamer and Digital-to-Analog Converter in one beautifully designed component. This means that the № 5101 plays all disc formats, supports high-resolution streaming from major streaming platforms and plays files from storage drives including USB.
To bring you a high-quality, vibrant digital music experience, the № 5101 includes a custom-made Precision Link II Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). This premium component is key to any high-end audio system — and reveals intricate details in your music that you’ve never heard before.
Our proprietary approach to circuit design delivers uncompromising musical purity and an engaging listening experience. By using discrete components carefully selected for their precise function, the № 5101 delivers unmatched sound quality that captures the nuances of every note.
The Nº5101 combines decades of superlative
audio engineering with the latest acoustic and technological
advancements to deliver unmatched performance and value. With a bold
new industrial design, the Nº5101 delivers luxurious fidelity with
premium features and flexibility.
Combining audiophile physical compact disc formats with modern
high-resolution network streaming capabilities over Ethernet and WiFi, a
standalone PrecisionLink II DAC and expansive control features, the Nº
5101 is a unique 3-in-1 solution.
Digital Audio
The Nº 5101 features outstanding digital audio capability with the Mark
Levinson PrecisionLink II DAC. The latest generation ESS PRO Sabre
32-bit D/A converter with jitter elimination circuitry and a fully
balanced, discrete current-to-voltage converter form the heart of the
digital audio processing stage. Five digital audio inputs are provided:
one coaxial and one optical S/PDIF, and USB for playback of
high-resolution PCM (up to 24 bit/192k, Network (WiFi and Ethernet) for
streaming from a NAS drive which supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC
and WMA, and an SACD input which supports disc formats including SACD,
CD-A, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Analog Output Stage
The Nº 5101 utilizes proprietary Mark Levinson PurePath circuitry. Fully
discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level output circuit
provides exceptional reproduction of the analog signal, which is
delivered to the balanced XLR stereo outputs as well as the single-ended
RCA connectors. A linear power supply with an oversized toroidal
transformer is employed to ensure the widest bandwidth and dynamic range
possible.
Control
System integration and communication ports include IP (Ethernet),
RS-232, IR input, and 12V trigger input.
In addition, drivers are available for major control systems. Industrial Design Robust materials, lavish finishes, and bold geometry are hallmark attributes of Mark Levinson designs. The one- inch thick, bead-blasted, black-anodized, solid aluminum front panels are machined and contoured to flow seamlessly into the sleek glass display, which itself is recessed into a bead-blasted, clear-anodized aluminum bezel. With debossed top cover vents, screen-printed logo, and machined aluminum buttons, no detail has been overlooked. The Mark Levinson Nº5101 is proudly designed, engineered, and precision-crafted in the USA.
A newly designed, aluminum IR remote is included with the Nº 5101.
3-in-1 companion source for Nº 5805 or Nº 5802
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High-resolution streaming from major streaming platforms |
Streaming and transport control via the Music Life app |
Plays all disc formats, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW |
Supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA |
USB-A for USB Drive file playback |
Precision Link II DAC |
Linear power supply |
Mark Levinson Pure Path analog output stage |
Designed and handcrafted in the USA |