The Levinson Sound?

I have owned a lot of Levinson equipment, dating back to the 1980’s, including the ML-2, ML-3, and No 20 amps, and the ML-7 and No 26 preamps.  The earliest stuff was wonderfully musical, but did have a somewhat dark sound.  By the time of the No 20 and No 26 that characteristic was greatly reduced.  I currently own the 585 integrated amp, and it is extremely neutral and transparent. The characteristics that have remained constant are excellent dynamics, bass slam, and fine detail with any harshness.

I have KEF LS50 and it goes very well with ML 27.5 
The ML calm down the brightness of the KEF's treble, producing a very fluid and liquid sound and yet very revealing.

So far, I am enjoying my ML 27.5 and will never sell it until the date it stops working

I just acquired an ML 12 preamp. Unfortunately, it did not show up with matching ML 11 power amplifier. I don't have a way to test it. I'd appreciate any suggestions, as well as any reviews/opinions on the quality and sound. Many thanks!

ML2 monoblocks, the best sounding amp they ever made. Only 25w but with enough current to drive any speaker to a certain level.

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Cheers George

Owned ML-2, No 27.5, 23.5, 20.6, 333, 336, 33H.  20.6 were the best sounding.  Preamp wise ML-6B, 7A and 32 Reference are the best

Even from the Mark Levinson vintage website they state there was only one "Legend" poweramp, the ML2 Class-A monoblocks

Quote:
" Power Amplifiers Mark Levinson Power Amplifiers: only 4 designed, one became a legend.
ML-2Class AML-2 2 × 25W monoblocs (the legend).
Class ABML-11 2 × 50W class AB (the entry level)
ML-3 2 × 300W class AB (the huge one)
ML-9 2 × 100W class AB (the baby ML-3)."

Cheers George