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Mark Levinson model differences : 333 vs 432 vs 532 / H

I’m new to ML and have a chance to buy a 333 for 3k from a friend, fully restored by ML (all caps replaced). ML also has an upgrade program to replace the PCB to essentially turn it into a 336. 

Question is, are the 3xx series - given that they’re 20 years old - in the same class as the 10 yr old 432/532 series, or are 432/532 an upgrade over the 3xx series? I wondering if it makes more sense to buy a newer model rather than a 20 yr old model. I can’t really find a positive answer from the forums so wondering if current owners and experts know the real deal. Also, it seems like the H series is a budget version of the 5xx line? What would be the sonic differences between them, if any?

acrossley
no_money
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if it has been gone through by ML and updated I would go for it.
the 4xx series seamed to be more of a takeoff from the Proceed line they discontinued. The 3xx will beat out the 532H and is rated down to 2 ohms. It will drive pretty much any speaker.
acrossley OP
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Thanks. So then what is the proper successor to the 334-336 line, is it that still considered current?
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jaccli
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I own a ML 336  I don't use it because it's the worst amp ML every made I use the ML 532 H much it's  more reliably roughly the same sound  in short listen sessions . One may like certain things the 336 does or the 532 H does . After a few hours of play time I would worry if my 336 would die . The 532 H sounds better as time goes own . The problem with the 336 is it will beak down and if you are lucky enough to  get it fixed it will cost a fortune . Avoid the ML 336 it really is a bucket of bolts the 532 H is one of the best amps ML made  and will best most ML amps in longer listen sessions . 
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