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Mark Levinson No. 335
Mark Levinson No. 335
MSRP: $ 7900.00

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Reviewed by:

gina

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
November 28, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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Review 1 of 8

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
This is the best sounding amplifier I have ever owned and I have owned manyI've owned almost every amp conrad johson 140 classe mono quad mono bryston cary and more all of them the are good but ?no soundstage This one it give huge soundstage . ,the bass deep tight and fast. the sound is exhillirating. very good amp it's real hi-end but?very hevy weight 140lbs. I almost died draging it down the stairs to my room. but .I ve finally got the right amp, .


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Reviewed by:
greg gardiner
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
October 22, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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3.00 of 5, 3.00 votes

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Summary:
i am not going to bash this as far as rating, just don't understand.it surpasses in so many ways other lesser amps.it doesn't blow them away, but does posses many qualities, yet it just doesn't involve me. it does not put the magic in my heart.i love dynamics. the drum beat reaching out and grabbing you.i have to have good base etc.if it had a more aesthetic sound it would be a winner!!!!!!(HANDS DOWN), but i prefer the best of both worlds.i went on to read other reviews and found it is not impossible...pass aleph 4, e.g.it states extremely tight bass and a smooth sweet high end and it costs a little more than 7k.

Strengths:
i listened to this and felt the dynamics were to die for.the bass pushing a pair of 801's was definitely a bass call that
was that of a ML or better(krell e.g.).it's midrange was very good.high frequencies were definitely a little better than your 2 or 3k amps.

Weaknesses:
but it was still the same sterile sound that all the later models stiil possess.i would rather have the best of both worlds.read the reviews of the pass aleph 4, or the sim audio moon. they state close to or better at the strengths yet not at the cost of an aesthetic smooth or sweet or whatever you want to call the actual sound of the music.ml, and krell for 4k or more even used would really appeal to me if they had what other amps at that $ range had .
I love to listen to smoother more refined highs yet not at the expense of detail.maybe I am ignorant and just don't understand.i know i am not but in a category all by myself.a
dealer i know who has been in business since 1967 when i was only 15 also felt the same way.so if he thinks that then i guess i can feel validated in that is how i also feel.

Similar Products Used:
aragon,audio note,krell,ml331,etc.


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Reviewed by:
Carl
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Summary:
I just upgraded from the Aragon Palladium MonoBlocks
and it was definetly an upgrade. I have Nautilus 801s and
the palladiums sounded great, but I had no Idea what I was missing. The n335 has toned down the highs and tightened up the bass and the mids are outstanding. Dynamics and over all
soundstage presence are the best Ive heard. No wonder
this 150lb work of art is so expensive. I think I have
found the perfect mate for my 801s.

Strengths:
Well defined,clear and accurate.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Nautilus 801s
Proceed AVP
Theta Pearl Transport, Kimber Interconnects and Bifocal xls


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Reviewed by:
Dan
(Audiophile)

Review Date
December 21, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 4 of 8

Price Paid:  $8000.00

Summary:
WELL NOW THAT I HAVE GOTTEN MY ANGER OUT ON PEOPLE JUST KLEARNING ABOUT HIGH END AUDIO.LET ME BEGIN BY SAYING THAT THE 335 IS ONE OF THE BEST SOUNDING AMPS I HAVE EVER HEARD...I WONT SAY THAT THERE IS NOTHING BETTER BECAUSE THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER. BUT IF YOU BUY THE AMP YOU WILL NEVER GO INTO AN AUDIO STORE AND HERE A SYSTEM AND THEN GO HOME AND SAY WOW MY SYSTEM IS NO LONGER WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS. THE 335 HAS A SOUND THAT PULLS YOU INTO THE RECORDING AS IF YOU WHERE THERE DEEP LUCIOUS SOUND STAGE YOU FEEL AS THOGH YOUR APART OF THE MUSIC. MIDRANGE IS LIKE LIQUID SMOOTH AND EASY ON THE EARS NO MATTER HOW LOUD YOU TURN IT UP.BASS IS FAST AND TIGHT. SO GOOD LUCK AND IF YOUR STUCK BETWEEN KRELL AND LEVINSON REMEMBER THIS LEVINSON PULLS YOU INTO A PERFORMANCE AND KREL;L SPITS IT IN YOUR FACE NOW YOU DECIDE!!!!!

Strengths:
Well LET ME START BY SAYING THE PERSON THAT POSTED THE REVIEW SAYING THAT THE 335 IS JUST ANOTHER OVER PRICED AMP, HE ALSO SAID THAT TWO BRYTONS WOULD SOUND BETTER. WELL I MUST SAY HE KNOWS VERY LITTLE ABOUT HIGH END AUDIO..HE SHOULD STICK TO EQUIPMENT SUCH AS B&K AND ROTEL BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE TO SAY HIS EAR ARE FAR FROM IN TUNE, ALSO PEOPLE WHO MAKE STUPID STATEMENTS LIKE THAT CANT AFFORD IT SO THEY KNOCK TO MAKE THEMSELVES FEEL BETTER ABOUT NEVER OWNING IT....

Weaknesses:
THERE IS NO WEAKNESS TO BE FOUND AND I HAVE TRIED.

Similar Products Used:
KRELL KSA 150 MARK LEVINSON 331


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Reviewed by:
Joe
(Audiophile)

Review Date
November 15, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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3.67 of 5, 3.00 votes

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Review 5 of 8

Summary:
The Mark Levinson 335 is a terrific sounding amplifier with exemplary build quality. It is detailed and dynamic sounding without being harsh or digital. The 335 presents an expansive and accurate soundstage with a realism and musicality that must be heard to be believed. It offers seemingly unlimited power even with inefficient speakers but does not run hot despite the fact it operates in Class A. All in all, I believe the 335 is one of the finest amplifiers that exist - certainly the best I've heard and I've heard quite a few.

Strengths:
Numerous - see text.

Weaknesses:
Very heavy, expensive.

Similar Products Used:
Plinius, Bryston, Coda.


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