Mark Levinson No36s

Hi Coxhaus
It would be nice to try a M/Levison , I don't think the Sony XA5400ES is available anymore ? certainly not in Australia according to the Sony Australia website , infact no cd players at all listed!. The service costs and possible lack of parts are certainly a big factor for me to consider , i understand that a older product could need parts replaced and then comes the Question of newer products that would equal the sound and build of a second Levinson for similar dollars . but gee i like the look of the Levinson 36s but Boards no longer available that could be a big problem.

Any opinions on the matching No37 transport ? is the optical laser still available ? i guess that the No37 would be a perfect match ! Cheers for all your advice so far it is much appreciated .

When I owned my 36s I also owned the matching 37 transport for the ten or so years I owned the Mark Levinson DAC and transport. I never had a problem with the laser so I can not comment on the laser. Mine always worked. There were a few transports which had drawer problems. It would be a good thing to check.

for xa5400es 230v, try dnet24.de - just use paypal to skip the slow email responses. minus 19% germany tax the price is attractive with the current euro exc rate.

wps

Junchoon2989,

I can't speak German, and would also very much like to get an XA5400ES!

How reliable is dnet24?
And how do you use PayPal to pay for this and deduct the 19% German tax...?

Many thanks for your help!