How can the volume be adjusted on the Mark Levinson No. 39?
The No. 39 features a variable analog volume control that can be adjusted in 0.1 dB increments, similar to the Mark Levinson No. 38 and No. 38S preamplifiers.
What digital inputs are available on the No. 39?
The No. 39 is equipped with one EIAJ optical digital input and one S/PDIF (RCA) digital input, allowing the connection of various digital sources.
Can the No. 39 be connected directly to a power amplifier?
Yes, thanks to its built-in volume control and both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, the No. 39 can directly drive a power amplifier.
Does the No. 39 support HDCD decoding?
Yes, the No. 39 supports HDCD decoding and implements it in a high-quality manner, resulting in improved sound quality when playing HDCDs.
What analog outputs does the No. 39 offer?
The No. 39 offers two balanced XLR outputs and two single-ended RCA outputs for analog connections.
Is it possible to use the No. 39 as a DAC for external digital sources?
Yes, the available digital inputs allow the No. 39 to function as a high-quality DAC for external digital sources.
How is jitter reduced in the No. 39?
The No. 39 uses a custom-made crystal oscillator that re-clocks the digital signal just before conversion to analog, eliminating transport-related jitter.
What frequency response does the No. 39 have?
The No. 39 has a frequency response of 10Hz to 30kHz with a deviation of -0.2dB.
Can the No. 39 be integrated into a multiroom system?
Yes, the No. 39 features two RJ-45 modular Communication Links and a 3.5mm external IR input, enabling integration into multi-room systems.
