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  • Page 1 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Listen Control Front-panel overview Remote control overview Remote control operation 5Kontrol Smart-Device App Browser Setup Panel Setup Setup navigation Input setup Volume setup Power setup Display setup Advanced setup SSP (Surround Processor Integration) setup Troubleshooting Specifications 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Mark Levinson MainDrive Class A Headphone Power ® 5206 Preamplifier. You now possess one of the finest audio Like the acclaimed 500 series components, the N 5206 reproduction devices in the world, a product that will provide features a MainDrive headphone output which employs a an exceptional music listening experience for years to come.
  • Page 5 • Webpage setup, configuration import/export, software updates • Included handheld IR remote control • Available 5Kontrol smart device app (iOS and Android) • Control modules for third-party automation For the most up to date information please visit www.MarkLevinson.com 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 6: Installation

    1 x Owner’s manual 1 x Safety information sheet 1 x Hex tool for remote Please register your N 5206 within 15 days of your purchase. Register online at www.MarkLevinson.com. Retain your original, dated sales receipt as proof of warranty coverage.

  • Page 7: Power Requirements, Operating States

    INSTALLATION POWER REQUIREMENTS OPERATING STATES The N 5206 is configured at the factory for 100, 115, or 230 The N 5206 has three operating states: VAC power operation at 50Hz or 60Hz. Before operating the Off: The AC mains power is disconnected by removing the amplifier, ensure that the power label on the rear panel power cord from the rear panel.

  • Page 8: Connections

    • Asynchronous USB 2.0 B Audio Analog In Single Ended • 2 x Optical • 2 x Coax IR In Trigger USB A for In and Out AC Mains Inlet Updates Ethernet RS232 DB9F Fuse Compartment (see rear-panel labeling for value) 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 9: External Component Connections

    RCA input connectors per channel (labeled S1 and S2) that CAUTION: Before making connections, make sure the accept left-channel and right-channel single-ended input 5206 and all associated components are powered off and signals from source components with unbalanced RCA type disconnected from electrical outlets.
  • Page 10 The phono inputs are balanced. Setting the ground switch to the up position references the input to ground which is sometimes useful if there is excessive noise or hum present. Be sure to use the ground switch designated for the connected input. 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 11 NOTE: After connecting all source components to the setup panel. 5206, we suggest using the Setup menu to set the names of all unused inputs to “Disable.” This will remove the unused inputs from the list of available inputs and skip over them when scrolling through inputs.
  • Page 12 CONNECTIONS Balanced Unbalanced (RCA) Analog Source Analog Source Component Component Computer Use Thumb Drive For Updates Digital Source Component 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Quick Listen

    CONTROL The N 5206 is highly flexible and allows a variety of means of setup and control including front panel control knobs, IR remote, available Mark Levinson 5Kontrol smart device app (iOS and Android), as well as integration with 3rd party control systems.

  • Page 14: Front-Panel Overview

    Input/ Select Knob IR Receiver Volume/Scroll/Enter Menu button: Press this button to display the Setup menu, The Mark Levinson team designed the N 5206 for elegant simplicity and ergonomics; therefore, the knobs perform which you can use to customize the N 5206 to suit your other a variety of functions depending on the operating mode.

  • Page 15: Remote Control Overview

    Standby: Press this button to put the N Mute: Press this button to mute and unmute the line and 5206 into and out of the Standby mode. Press this button twice to wake up unit headphone outputs by the amount determined in the Setup from green Standby mode.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Operation

    All of the functions of the remote are duplicated on the Mark Levinson 5Kontrol smart-device app. The app also provides Your N 5206 remote control comes with two AAA alkaline navigation control of selected media sources and can control batteries. To install the batteries, use the included hex tool other Mark Levinson products.

  • Page 17: Browser Setup Panel

    Category 5e or Category 6 Ethernet cable. • Find the IP address of your unit by navigating through the Setup menu to Advanced/Network/IP. • Open a browser in a PC or tablet that is connected to your home LAN. 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Setup

    Browser Setup Page (BSP) Operation Connect your Mark Levinson preamplifier to a PC or tablet via your home network and open a browser. Simply type in your unit’s IP address into a major browser connected to the...

  • Page 19: Input Setup

    BT Name AES (digital XLR) Available for Bluetooth input only BT Pairing= Enable/Forget T1 (digital optical) T2 (digital optical) Ph Balance= +/- 3dB Available for phono Infra Filt = On/Off input only BT (Bluetooth) Phono Type= MM/MC 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 20 Select an alternate name (or Disable , or Custom ) from the next drop down menu and click OK to save. If you selected Custom , you can type the custom name in the text box and click OK to save. 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 21 • Brickwall sampling rate of a digital audio signal. When the user • Fast linear selects this option in the N 5206, signals at 44.1, 88.2, • Slow linear or 176.4kHz are up-sampled to 352.8kHz, and signals at • Slow minimum 48, 96, and 192kHz are up-sampled to 384kHz.
  • Page 22 Phono input from -3dB to +3dB in 0.5 dB steps. NOTE: After connecting all source components to the 5206, we suggest using the Setup menu to set the names of all inputs that are not being used to “Disabled.” This action will remove the unused inputs from the list of available inputs, thereby making source selection faster and more convenient.

  • Page 23: Volume Setup

    Last: When selected, sets the turn-on volume level to the last used volume setting. CAUTION: Setting the Turn On parameter to “Last” can result in louder-than-expected power-up volume if the 5206 was set to a high volume level setting when last powered down. 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 24: Power Setup

    Green: This mode removes power from almost all of the turn off after 3, 5 or 10 seconds. 5206’s circuits, allowing the unit to be activated only via an IR control signal, a 5V – 12V trigger voltage or a press Timer: The timer determines when the display turns off, of the Standby button.

  • Page 25: Advanced Setup

    2. Select USB and press Enter. not provide any user adjustments.) 3. The N 5206 will read the USB drive. (The display will show “Check Update” while the drive is being read.) To check if your unit’s firmware is up to date, go to the 5206 product page on www.MarkLevinson.com, select...
  • Page 26 FTP server, a USB drive or your PC’s hard drive. It is highly unlikely an end user will need to use this page. This page should be accessed by trained installers or service professionals. 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 27 DHCP configuration, assigning a new IP address to your Advanced Front IR 5206. This function is often useful when troubleshooting a network connection. Config: This menu group allows you to lock, restore, import, Current IP: Shows the IP address currently assigned or export Setup configuration settings.

  • Page 28: Ssp (Surround Processor Integration) Setup

    To start, enter the Setup mode and navigate to the analog input you plan to use for SSP and select On. Connect the The SSP (Surround Sound Processor) mode allows the 5206 with a surround-sound processor (see illustration on 5206 to be seamlessly integrated into a multichannel next page).
  • Page 29 5206 PREAMPLIFIER 5302 POWER AMPLIFIER To Front Left & Right Speakers CENTER & SURROUND balanced balanced balanced POWER AMPLIFIER inputs inputs inputs single ended single ended single ended outputs outputs outputs To Center & Surround Speakers 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Examine the electrical circuit breaker to ensure that power is being supplied to the electrical outlet to which the N 5206 is connected. Make sure the N 5206 is not in Standby mode. The front-panel standby LED illuminates fully and continually when the N 5206 is On. The LED flashes slowly when the N 5206 is in Standby mode.
  • Page 31 Verify the age of the router, switch or hub. If the router, switch or hub is more than ten years old, there may be a communication issue with the N 5206. Power cycle the unit and use a newer router, switch or hub between the network and the N 5206.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    39dB at 1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output; <0.05%, 20kHz, 2V RMS output Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >80dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS output Maximum Input Level: >190mV at 1kHz; >1.6V at 20kHz 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 33 <0.04%, 20Hz and 1kHz, 2V RMS output, 30Ω load; <0.1%, 20kHz, 2V RMS output, 30Ω load Output Overload: >3.3V RMS, 30Ω load Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >88dB, 20Hz to 20kHz, wideband, unweighted, referred to 2V RMS output Output Impedance: <2.5Ω, 20Hz to 20kHz 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 34 Dimensions/Weight (Unit Only): Height: 4.96"/126mm Height without feet: 4.50"/114mm Width: 17.25"/438mm Depth, enclosure only: 18.00"/457mm Depth, with knobs and rear connectors: 19.25"/489mm Weight: 34 lbs/15.4kg Dimensions/Weight (With Packaging): Height: 13.63"/346mm Width: 24.25"/616mm Depth: 29.00"/737mm Weight: 48 lbs/21.7kg 5206 PREAMPLIFIER OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 36 Northridge, CA 91329 USA © 2020 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Mark Levinson is a registered trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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