Specifications - Madrigal Audio Mark Levinson 39 Operating Manual

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Specifications

The correlation between published specifications and sonic quality is unreliable. A
list of numbers reveals virtually nothing. All technical measurements must be sub-
ject to qualitative as well as quantitative interpretation.
Measurements of the Nº39 yield excellent results by any standards. However, only
those specifications that apply to its actual operation are included here.
Frequency response:
Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.003% @ 1 kHz, 0dBFS (10Hz-30kHz)
Dynamic range:
Signal-to-noise ratio:
Channel separation:
Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE IMD):
Maximum output (0 dBFS signal):
Volume control (attenuation) range:
Digital-to-analog conversion:
Digital filter:
Analog filter:
Low-level linearity:
Output impedance (analog):
Direct digital output, XLR:
Direct digital output, RCA:
Mains voltage:
Mains frequency:
Power consumption:
Overall dimensions:
Shipping weight:
Input complement:
Output complement:
Other I/O:
Madrigal provides an owner-transferable, five year limited warranty on all Mark
Levinson products within the U. S. and Canada ONLY. Warranty and service
policies outside the U. S. and Canada are set by the local, authorized
distributor and are applicable in the country of purchase ONLY. Madrigal
products are designed to operate at set voltages appropriate for the country
of sale and may be damaged if operated at the wrong voltage.
10Hz - 20kHz, +0dB, –0.2dB
Dual differential 20-bit DACs
8x oversampling, 24-bit configured for 20-bit output
Bessel-tuned, linear phase to 40kHz
deviation less than 2 dB to below –90dBFS
less than 2 dB to below –102dBFS w/20-bit input
100V, 120V, 200V, 220V, 240V,
factory set for destination country
factory set for destination country
1 S/PDIF (RCA) digital input
2 male XLR balanced audio outputs
2 RCA single-ended audio outputs
1 AES/EBU (XLR) digital output
1 S/PDIF (RCA) digital output
2 RJ-45 modular Communication Links
1 3.5mm external IR input jack
96dB (10Hz-30kHz)
105dB (10Hz-30kHz)
Better than 110 dB
Less than 0.005%
4.45V balanced
2.225V single-ended
–61.2 to +12 dB
10 Ω
AES/EBU 110Ω, 3.5V
S/PDIF 75Ω, 0.5V
50 or 60 Hz,
36 watts maximum
See "Dimensions"
50 lbs. (23 kg)
1 EIAJ digital input
1 IEC AC mains connector