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5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL
OVERVIEW
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5805 Analog Input Stage
The foundation of the N
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5805 is its proprietary PurePath
circuitry- a fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-
level preamp circuit, for which the Shelton design team has two
patents pending. A unique single gain stage mated to a digitally
controlled resistor network for volume adjustment maintains
maximum signal integrity and widest possible bandwidth. Each
of its three stereo line level inputs—one balanced XLR and two
single-ended, using custom Mark Levinson RCA connectors—
has its own individual high-reliability signal switching relays.
A newly designed Phono stage features a hybrid gain topology,
mating key discrete components from the acclaimed N
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series Pure Phono stage with low-noise integrated circuits
for high performance and space efficiency. Also like the
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500 series, a hybrid active/passive RIAA equalizer employs
precision resistors and polypropylene capacitors for exceptional
accuracy and sonic clarity. The user can select MM/MC gain
and infrasonic filter from the setup menu, while capacitive and
resistive loading settings are easily accessed from the rear
panel.
Highlights
Digital Inputs
• 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x coaxial S/PDIF,
and 2 x optical S/PDIF (№ 5805)
• 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x coaxial S/PDIF, 2 x optical S/PDIF,
and 1 x AES/EBU (№ 5802)
• 384kHz/32 bit PCM and DSD 11.2MHz capability
• Bluetooth audio input including aptX-HD support
• Full MQA decoding
Analog Inputs (№ 5805 only)
• 1 x balanced XLR stereo, 2 x RCA stereo,
1 x RCA Phono (MM/MC)
• HT processor pass-thru mode
Outputs
• Line outputs: 1 x RCA stereo (variable)
• Headphone output: 1 x 1/4-inch/6.35mm jack (front panel)
• Speaker outputs: 2 pairs high-current binding posts
Control
• Control ports: Ethernet (RJ45), RS-232 (DB9),
12V trigger input/output and IR input (3.5mm jack)
• Webpage setup, configuration import/export,
software updates
• Included handheld IR remote control
• Control modules for third-party automation
For the most up to date information please visit
www.marklevinson.com