Mark Levinson 512 CD Player


I hear great and horrible things about this player. sounds GREAT and reliability is HORRIBLE. I am considering buying one used at this time and would like to hear from 512 Owners what their experience has been, sound wise and reliability wise. Also, it seems vague as to which Esoteric drive has been utilized in this player. Does anyone know?

Best Regards,

Bill

billandsol
dave_b

besides the price what is/are the difference(s) on the Krell 505 & Cipher?
Which one is better on SACD?

You are the only person, that I am aware,  whom has owned both players.

What are the grounding issues with the 512.  If I buy a used one, is this something I need to look for?

Does the 512 play "burned" discs with  Wav files?

Interesting,
I have not read anything on ML gear having  a grounding issue?
Hopefully, one of the guys here will see this post and provide more intel.