Mark Levinson No. 390S CD Transport

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General:
Mark Levinson CD transports have always sold well here at SkyFi for good reason.

They all feel as though they're built from a single solid piece of aluminum, and because of their aesthetic they can match well with just about any system. 

Another great function on this transport is that it has the more desirable AES/ABU professional digital output.

This 390S arrived with an issue in the DAC module. There are no parts available to repair this module anymore, so we removed the DAC and turned this unit into a dedicated high-end CD transport.

Meaning you'll need to supply your own DAC to playback your discs as there are no analog outputs on this 390S.

We have many vintage and modern DAC options on our store, including HiFi Rose which is a major innovator in digital audio today.

We also installed a new laser and disc drawer belt for many years of reliable transport operation.

Included with this 290S is a copy of the original manual and original sales brochure on heavyweight paper, and the remote control.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Some scratches on the top and front of the unit. Overall it is good shape.

Brand Background:
After working in various recording studios and, as legend has it, creating the sound mixer for the Woodstock Music Festival, Mark Levinson began hand-crafting high-end stereo components. His first product, the LNP-1, was a rack-mounted system with two large VU meters and a high performance op-amp module. And with every subsequent product, the legend grew.

After working in various recording studios and, as legend has it, creating the sound mixer for the Woodstock Music Festival, Mark Levinson began hand-crafting high-end stereo components. His first product, the LNP-1, was a rack-mounted system with two large VU meters and a high performance op-amp module. And with every subsequent product, the legend grew.

Ownership:
Second Owner

Connections:
Coaxial digital, AES/ABU, IEC power

General Sound:
Accurate to the recording

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.

Included:
Unit, remote, manual copy,, sales brochure copy, and power cord.

Packing:
Original Manufacturers Packing

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Original Sales Brochure:
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Manual:
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Specs:
Frequency Response:
10 Hz - 20 kHz, +0 dB, -0.3 dB

(THD) Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.002% @ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS (10 Hz - 30 kHz)

Dynamic Range:
96 dB (10 Hz - 30 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
105 dB (10 Hz - 30 kHz)

Channel Separation:
Better than 110 dB

(SMPTE IMD) Intermodulation Distortion:
Less than 0.005%

Maximum Output:
4.45V balanced

(0 dBFS signal) Single-ended:
2.225V

Linearity Error:
<2 dB to below -90 dBFS; <2dB to below -102 dBFS with 20-bit dat

Dimensions:
15.75" (400mm) W by 3.84" (97.5mm) H by 14.3" (363mm) D

Shipping Weight:
50 lbs.

Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Better

Kimber Kable - RCA Interconnects - Best

Kimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Digital AES/EBU Interconnect

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Good

Kimber Kable - Power Cords - Better

Testing Process:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. When the unit is first powered on we check the drawer mechanism function.

After the visual inspection we connect the CD Player RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We start with a test CD with precision test signals to verify proper output on both channels. If the CD player has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time.

If this check passes, we move onto evaluation with actual music CDs. We listen for clicks, skips, and drops during playback. At this time we also check the transport functions including Play, Pause, Stop, Repeat Track, Next Track, Previous Track, Fast Forward, Rewind, and programming if applicable. If the unit has a remote control, all remote control functions are verified.

If the CD player is capable of SACD playback we test its ability to read SACD layers on multiple discs including standard and hybrid SACD's. At this time we also check the unit’s digital outputs where applicable. If SACD layers are being properly read we should see the digital outputs mute during playback. On redbook CD playback we verify that each digital output maintains proper lock on our bench DAC.

After bench testing is completed, CD players are set up for testing on our long term test rig. During extended testing we make sure that unit can play through several different discs from beginning to end with no skips or lockups.