This guide explains installation, connections, operation, and troubleshooting for the Mark Levinson N05101 streaming SACD player/DAC.
The Mark Levinson N05101 is a high‑end streaming SACD player and DAC that supports SACD, CD‑A, CD‑R, CD‑RW and a range of digital audio formats. It features a PrecisionLink II DAC, balanced XLR and RCA analog outputs, and multiple digital inputs for flexible integration into high‑performance audio systems.
The Quick Start Guide covers unpacking, placement, power requirements, wiring of analog and digital audio signals, network and Wi‑Fi setup, remote‑control operation, RS‑232 and IR control options, as well as basic troubleshooting and specifications. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Output voltage (single‑ended) | 3.0 V RMS |
|---|---|
| Output voltage (balanced) | 6.0 V RMS |
| Total harmonic distortion + noise (44.1 kHz/16‑bit, single‑ended) | < 0.004 % |
| Total harmonic distortion + noise (44.1 kHz/16‑bit, balanced) | < 0.003 % |
| Signal‑to‑noise ratio (single‑ended) | > 94 dB |
| Signal‑to‑noise ratio (balanced) | > 106 dB |
| Maximum power consumption | 32 W |
| Digital audio inputs | 1 × optical (Toslink), 1 × coaxial S/PDIF (RCA) |
| Digital audio outputs | 1 × optical (Toslink), 1 × coaxial S/PDIF (RCA) |
| Analog audio outputs | 1 × RCA (single‑ended), 1 × XLR (balanced) |
| Network interface | 1 × Ethernet RJ‑45 |
| USB interface | 1 × USB‑A |
| Wi‑Fi antenna | 1 × SMA connector |
Use the supplied IEC power cord. The unit consumes less than 0.4 W in standby and up to 32 W when operating.