Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 2 Installation 4 Unpacking, placement and ventilation 4 Power requirements, Operating states 5 Connections 6 Rear panel overviews 6 External component connections 7 Quick Listen 11 Control 11 Fro...
Page 4 - INTRODUCING THE MARK LEVINSON N; OVERVIEW
2 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL OVERVIEW INTRODUCING THE MARK LEVINSON N O 5805 AND N O 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERSCongratulations on your purchase of a Mark Levinson ® integrated amplifier. You now possess one of the finest audio reproduction devices in the world, a produ...
Page 5 - The foundation of the N
3 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL OVERVIEW N 0 5805 Analog Input Stage The foundation of the N 0 5805 is its proprietary PurePath circuitry- a fully discrete, direct-coupled, dual-monaural line-level preamp circuit, for which the Shelton design team has two patents pending....
Page 6 - UNPACKING; INSTALLATION
4 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION UNPACKING When unpacking your N 0 5805 / N 0 5802: • Save all packing materials in case you need to ship your integrated amp in the future. • Inspect your integrated amp for signs of damage during shipment. If you discover dama...
Page 7 - POWER REQUIREMENTS
5 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION POWER REQUIREMENTS The N 0 5805 is configured at the factory for 100, 115, or 230 VAC power operation at 50Hz or 60Hz. Before operating the amplifier, ensure that the power label on the rear panel near the AC input connector in...
Page 8 - CONNECTIONS; REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW N
6 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW N O 5805 REAR-PANEL OVERVIEW N O 5802 Line Out (Variable) Line Out (Variable) USB A for Updates USB A for Updates Ethernet Ethernet RS232 DB9F RS232 DB9F IR In IR In Trigger In and Out Trigger In ...
Page 9 - EXTERNAL COMPONENT CONNECTIONS; CAUTION: Before making connections, make sure the N; Connect your speakers to the N; Balanced analog inputs (N; Balanced connector pin assignments:
7 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL COMPONENT CONNECTIONS CAUTION: Before making connections, make sure the N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 and all associated components are powered off and disconnected from electrical outlets. Left and right channel loudspeaker bind...
Page 10 - Moving Coil; Loading
8 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL Single-ended analog inputs (N 0 5805 only): The N 0 5805 has two analog RCA input connectors per channel (labeled S1 and S2) that accept left-channel and right-channel single-ended input signals from source components with unbalanced RCA ty...
Page 13 - QUICK LISTEN; CONTROL
1 1 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL QUICK LISTEN / CONTROL CONTROL The N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 is highly flexible and allows a variety of means of setup and control including front panel control knobs, IR remote and integration with 3rd party control systems. Additionally, an i...
Page 14 - The N; Standby button and LED: Press this button to put the N; Standby mode. The LED illuminates
1 2 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL CONTROL The N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 was designed for elegant simplicity and ergonomics. Therefore the knobs perform a variety of functions depending on the operating mode. There are two modes of operation, Listening mode and Setup mode, and t...
Page 15 - REMOTE CONTROL; REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW; Standby: Press this button to put the N; out of the
1 3 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW Standby: Press this button to put the N 0 5805/ N 0 5802 into and out of the Standby mode. Press this button twice to wake up unit from green Standby mode. Input +/-: Press these buttons to s...
Page 16 - REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
1 4 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Battery InstallationYour N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 remote control comes with two AAA alkaline batteries. To install the batteries, use the included hex tool to remove the battery cover, insert the batteries and replace ...
Page 18 - SETUP MENU NAVIGATION; If you choose to update the SW, DO NOT interrupt the process.; SETUP
1 6 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL SETUP SETUP MENU NAVIGATION The Setup menus on your Mark Levinson integrated amplifier allow you to customize and configure the unit for higher performance, power economy, and convenience. There are two means for accessing and navigating ...
Page 19 - USB
1 7 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL SETUP INPUT SETUP (5805) INPUT SETUP (5802) Setup Menu Input Setup Set Input X Input B1 [analog XLR] Name=XXX Volume S1 (analog RCA) Offset=XXX Power S2 (analog RCA) SSP=On/Off Display Phono (analog) PCM Filter=XXX Advanced C1 (digital co...
Page 20 - Additionally, the following names are available for each input:
1 8 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL The following settings are available for all inputs:Name: This option offers a choice of preset names for the selected input (CD, SACD ™ , DVD, Blu-ray ™ , DAC, EQ, etc.). Additionally, the following names are available for each input: Di...
Page 22 - 802, we suggest using the
2 0 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL BT Name: This displays the Bluetooth Name that will appear on your Bluetooth player device when scanning to pair. This name cannot be changed. The following setting is available only for the asynchronous USB input:DSD Filter: This setting...
Page 23 - VOLUME; The Volume settings let you customize the action of the N; 802 was set to a high volume level setting when last
2 1 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL VOLUME Setup Menu Volume Input Max-XXX Volume Mute=XXX Power Turn On=XXX Display Taper=XXX Advanced The Volume settings let you customize the action of the N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 Volume and Mute functions. Max Vol: This setting determines th...
Page 24 - POWER; 802’s circuits, allowing the unit to be activated; Power Save: This mode removes power from the N; 802’s audio circuits but keeps the control circuitry; DISPLAY
2 2 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL POWER Setup Menu Power Input Standby = XXX Volume Auto Off= On/Off Power Display Advanced The Power parameters let you customize power-related functions. Standby: This setting lets you set the Standby mode to one of the following options:...
Page 25 - ADVANCED; Firmware; The Advanced section of the
2 3 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL ADVANCED Setup Menu Advanced Input Firmware Volume Config Power Network Display Trigger Advanced Front IR The Advanced section of the Setup menu gives you access to a range of configuration and administrative settings and functions. Firmw...
Page 26 - Update: Lets you update your N
24 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL Update: Lets you update your N 0 5805 / N 0 5802’s firmware, either from a drive inserted in the rear-panel USB port or via a web browser. (For browser connection guidance see Browser Setup Page (BSP) on page 25.) ENET: Select this if your...
Page 28 - Config Restore: Restores all N
26 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL Config: This menu group allows you to lock, restore, import, or export Setup configuration settings. Config Export: Press Enter to export all setup configuration information to a thumb drive inserted in the rear panel USB port. This data c...
Page 31 - PROTECTION CIRCUIT FAULTS; ERROR MESSAGE; TROUBLESHOOTING
2 9 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROTECTION CIRCUIT FAULTS If the N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 encounters a potentially damaging condition, its built-in protection circuitry will shut off the amplifier, and its Front-Panel Display will show one of the error messag...
Page 32 - NO POWER; Standby; REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT OPERATE; Setup
3 0 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL NO POWER Examine the power cord to ensure that it is connected to both the AC mains connector and a working, un-switched electrical outlet. Check the mains fuse accessible on the rear panel mains outlet. Examine the electrical circuit bre...
Page 33 - AUDIO HAS A HUMMING SOUND; VOLUME CAN’T BE SET TO MAXIMUM; FRONT-PANEL DISPLAY NOT WORKING
3 1 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL AUDIO HAS A HUMMING SOUND Disconnect components one at a time to isolate the problem. Once you have identified the problematic component, make sure it is properly grounded and connected to the same electrical circuit as the N 0 5805 / N 0...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS
3 2 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS ANALOG LINE STAGE (№5805 ONLY) Line Input Impedance: Balanced (XLR): 20kΩ; Single-ended (RCA): 10kΩ Volume Control: Balanced; voltage mode; digitally-controlled resistor network Gain: 8.5dB maximum Output Impedance: 55Ω Out...
Page 35 - HEADPHONE OUTPUT
3 3 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL MOVING-COIL MODE Input Resistance: Selectable, 37Ω to 1000Ω Gain: 69dB at 1kHz Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.01%, 1kHz, 2V RMS output; <0.06%, 20kHz, 2V RMS output Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >71dB (20Hz to 20kHz A-weighted, referred ...
Page 36 - AMPLIFIER SECTION
3 4 N 0 5805 / N 0 5802 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER / OWNER’S MANUAL AMPLIFIER SECTION Frequency Response: <2Hz to 20kHz, +0/–0.2 dB; <2Hz to 100kHz, +0/–3dB Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >103dB (20Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted); >100dB (20Hz to 20 kHz, wideband, unweighted) Total Harmonic Distortion + Noi...
