Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. Announces The Introduction Of The First Ever Mark LevinsonÆ Reference Preamplifier
The new Mark Levinson No. 32 Reference Preamplifier is now available from authorized Mark Levinson dealers and distributors. Priced at $17,500 US (including optional phone), the No. 32 is the first preamplifier in the line to receive the Reference designation. Company officials describe the No. 32's sound as ""the greatest accomplishment in the 27 year history of the venerable Mark Levinson brand."" Madrigal began producing Mark Levinson Reference products in 1986 and with the introduction of the No. 32, now offers a complete system of components at the Reference level. According to Madrigal CEO Phil Muzio, ""Mark Levinson Reference products are essential to Madrigal's engineering strategy. They help us deliver greater performance at a variety of price points . . . the technology has a profound impact on all other products we design."" The No. 32 is a two-chassis preamplifier that uses an unusual architecture. According to Madrigal, all communication and power supply elements reside in a ""Reference Controller"" chassis, while all audio circuitry remains isolated in a separate preamplifier housing the Madrigal engineers call a ""clean box."" Mark Glazier, president of Madrigal, commented on the importance of the preamp in today's music system: ""In a period where much confusion reigns on the subject of volume control and preamplification, Mark Levinson's Reference Preamplifier makes a clear statement."" He went on to say that, ""analog volume control and gain stages remain a requirement in systems that strive to eclipse the state of the art."" With the No. 32 Reference Preamplifier, Madrigal celebrates the completion of the Mark Levinson Reference system and reasserts its position as the leading supplier of the worldís premium quality consumer audio products. For high-resolution images and additional information, visit Madrigal at www.madrigal.com or contact David Nauber (US/Canada) or Jerry Hanna (Export). Madrigal manufactures high-performance audio components under the Audio Access, Citation, Mark Levinson, Proceed and Revel brands. Madrigal is a Harman International company, (HAR on the NYSE For more information, contact Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. at 860 346 0896 or visit the Web site at www.madrigal.com.