Mark Levinson’s New Baller Nº502 Media Console

July 9th, 2008 by BallerHouse

Every baller home theater system needs a high-quality media console, which has a direct influence on everything from the picture on the screen to the sound pumped out by the speakers. If your media console is lacking, we suggest you check out the new Nº502 media console from high-performance A/V manufacturer Mark Levinson.

Here’s why we like Mark Levinson’s Nº502:

First, the Nº502 comes with a graphical user interface on the front panel of the box, so you can monitor what’s on your theater screen remotely.
Second, from a performance standpoint, this A/V processor employs two separate power supplies for completely isolating the digital and analog signal paths. The unit also includes a state-of-the-art video processor that can convert all of the inputs into a single output and scale them to the optimum resolution for driving the display device.
Third, the state-of-the-art auto calibration system accurately calculates speaker distances, output levels and full room equalization in less than ten minutes.
Fourth, operating the Nº502 doesn’t require a technical background. Users merely select and activity (“Watch a Film,” “Listen to Music,” or “Watch TV”) and adjust the volume. Each activity automatically loads a speaker configuration, an audio profile and a video profile. This allows the Nº502 to essentially reconfigure itself automatically to provide the desired listening and viewing experience for each activity.
Lastly, the Nº502 features a slick design, from its aluminum casing to its backlit engraved-glass logo.