№ 5101: Network Streaming SACD Player and DAC

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, it delivers luxurious fidelity with premium features and flexibility.

The Nº 5101 is a unique 3-in-1 solution 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.

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- a fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level output circuit for 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. A newly designed, aluminum IR remote is included with the Nº 5101. In addition, drivers are available for major control systems.

Industrial Design

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.

Highlights

• 3-in-1 companion source for Nº 5805 or Nº 5802
       Slot-loading SACD player
       Network streamer
       DAC
• 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

Inputs

• Optical and coaxial inputs

Outputs

• Balanced and single-ended outputs

Control

• RS232 control
• Trigger and IR inputs
• Full control via Mark Levinson 5Kontrol app
• Included custom aluminum remote
• Streaming and transport control via the Music Life app

Networking

• Ethernet and Wi-Fi network streaming