Mark Levinson Nº383

[alphaGT]

Well I couldn't wait so I placed the 390 in the system. I'm stronger than I thought

I have to say that even though the tray looks flimsy it actually isn't, it's made of metal and it seems quite sturdy... it also slides in and out nicely... quality

I think I'll have to take a bit of care placing the cd onto the tray as it's so thin though

Unfortunately it's too late to really play very loud so am listening at a very low volume...

Now I’m twice as jealous! I’ve eyed that 390 for some time, and it exudes quality. It was on my short list when I bought my Cary CD player, but as so often happens with used equipment, we buy from what’s available when we are ready to buy.

Your assessment of how your amp sounds is more of what I expected, from reviews I’ve read in the past. But of course associated equipment has everything to do with it. With a pair of sensitive horns it may sound completely different? So glad to hear you’re happy with your new gear!

And I don’t blame you for holding onto your old stuff, I’ve done the same! I’ve still got most of the last two stereos I’ve owned, it’s about time to sell some of it I guess. After two years I doubt I’ll go back now.

Russell

[antonio]

My monies on the 390 over the Naim.

[hifi_dave]

Having stocked Naim and Levinson, demonstrating one against t'other, I can tell you there is no contest.

[Barry]

Well I couldn't wait so I placed the 390 in the system. I'm stronger than I thought

I have to say that even though the tray looks flimsy it actually isn't, it's made of metal and it seems quite sturdy... it also slides in and out nicely... quality

I think I'll have to take a bit of care placing the cd onto the tray as it's so thin though

Unfortunately it's too late to really play very loud so am listening at a very low volume...

That was the problem I mentioned. The tray is so shallow, that unless the CD is properly located in the recess, the tray it will jam when it closes; damaging both player and disc. Take care.

Looking forward to hearing more about your player.

[hifi_dave]

Use it a couple of times and it is second nature. Over many years, demonstrating the 390, I never damaged a CD or caused any damage. If the CD is not seated properly, the drawer will stop and 'open' will free it.

[Ninanina]

Well the 390 does sound good..

However I've just unpacked the remote and it doesn't work so I will be returning the whole thing to the seller

Most of the buttons are ok but the volume down button doesn't work at all so if I wanted to use it as a pre I couldn't

I don't think I've ever received a bit of kit that doesn't work before so it's a first for me

Very disappointing

[hifi_dave]

Well the 390 does sound good..

However I've just unpacked the remote and it doesn't work so I will be returning the whole thing to the seller

Most of the buttons are ok but the volume down button doesn't work at all so if I wanted to use it as a pre I couldn't

I don't think I've ever received a bit of kit that doesn't work before so it's a first for me

Very disappointing

Might well be just the remote but whatever it is, it can be serviced.

[struth]

Might be a setting in menu for enabling it or it may be that it has to be used as a pre for it to work. could also be a link inside etc. speak to ml

[Ninanina]

Yes it's definitely the remote as the button is stuck and doesn't click

The remote also looks awful, it's extremely worn with black patches where the anodising has come off

[struth]

ah, so its a used model... ah well if it wasnt in the description/pics then its false advertising