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Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition

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No 38
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  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
  • Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition
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Madrigal Audio Laboratories Mark Levinson No. 38 Preamplifier in Excellent Condition

The Mark Levinson No. 38 is a remote-controlled, high-end solid-state line-stage preamplifier from Madrigal Audio Laboratories (mid-1990s). It was praised for its exceptional build quality, low noise, wide bandwidth, and ability to drive long cable runs thanks to its very low output impedance.Core Specs (from Stereophile and manufacturer data):
  • Type: Remote-controlled line-stage preamplifier
  • Gain: –73.1 dB to +18 dB (maximum ~18–18.9 dB depending on source)
  • Inputs: 2 balanced stereo (XLR), 4 single-ended stereo (RCA), Mark Levinson Link communications port, 1/8" mini-jack for external IR repeater
  • Outputs: 1 balanced stereo main (XLR), 1 single-ended stereo main (RCA), 2 stereo record outputs (RCA), Mark Levinson Link port
  • Input Impedance: 100 kΩ
  • Output Impedance: <6 Ω (extremely low, excellent for driving cables and power amps)
  • Input Overload: >16 V (balanced)
  • Maximum Output: 16 V RMS (balanced)
  • Frequency Response: Extremely flat and wide (–3 dB point around 160 kHz)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Outstanding — up to ~100–104 dB (A-weighted), among the best measured in its era
  • Power Consumption: 40 W
  • Dimensions: 15.75" W × 3.76" H × 14" D (approx. 400 mm × 95 mm × 356 mm)
  • Weight: 35 lbs (approx. 16 kg)
  • Original Retail Price (1995): $3,995
Notable Features: Fully programmable input names and level offsets, mute function, balance control, standby mode, and integration with other Mark Levinson components via the Link system. It uses high-quality Madrigal-designed connectors and offers both balanced and single-ended connectivity.
 
 This unit is in excellent condition and comes with a copy of the No 380 manual which is very similar to the model 38.  This model has the capability of remote control however I do not have the hand help remote unit.
  This is a super deal on a rare high end Pre amplifier.
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