I tried both.Go with the Levinson.Easier to listen to.The Gen 5a is axcellent,but system matching is critical.If you have a laid back set up.The Gen 5a will bloom.If not,it can be a diaster.The Levinson is almost perfect.It's versatile.So you can place it just about in any system and hear it's magic.Good luck.Both pieces are fantastic.It's really just a matter of your preference.
