Mark levinson audio system in Lexus?

hey guys, there was a thread on this very topic, "levinson in lexus" , begun on 7/26/00.

I recently bought a Lexus LX470 with the Nav/Levinson system. Most of the cost of the system is in the superb Nav system. The Levinson portion is only about 30% of the cost. This is the first car I have owned in years that has a sound system and equalization package good enough to satisfy my picky ears and tastes. Not perfect, but far better than any other mfg offers. A SUV is a very difficult environment. Like a box with large areas of reflective glass. I heard the Toyota Land Cruiser sound system and it has problems and mediocre sound quality. I understand the equalization of Lexus sound systems was done by Madrigal. By the way, You can also watch DVD's with good sound on Nav system when the vehicle is not moving. However, I don't like the ASL mode because it boosts the bass level out of proportion when the cars speed is high.

Some Subaru Outback Spacial has mcintosh?

I think Levinson is a Harmon company, isn't it?? I know Toyota stereo's are basically HK / JBL combos (more Harmon Companies), so the Levinson / Lexus tie-in makes sense. How much do they actually charge for them?

The latest issue of TAS has a little review of the ML system in different Lexus models.