I listened to a complete Levinson CD/preamp/amp plus big Revels with (I think) megabuck Transparent cable in a purpose built listening room. I listened to my classical disks as well as the jazz the owner spun. My female companion and I both felt it sounded very "electronic" (no matter what its clear benefits were.) This fact alone disqualified it from consideration. Frankly I was very surprised because I really wanted to like the system based on reputation, value and so on. IMHO.
Levinson Amps: What do they really sound like?
I have never been interested in Levinson amps, because I was given the opinion they were sterile, clinical, & lacked the palpability of other top SS amps. However, I have seen a number of 'Gon members praise them recently.
What is your opinion of their sound compared to Plinius, Roland, Pass, McCormack, Ayre, etc.?
What is your opinion of their sound compared to Plinius, Roland, Pass, McCormack, Ayre, etc.?