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This audiophile-grade amplifier I bought new from HeyNow HiFi in September 2021. List MSRP is AUD$49,990, however, that's not price parity. It's long been a USD$25,000 amplifier == AUD$34,750 amplifier. I am asking for less than half that. I still have the original HUGE box this 33.6 Kg amp came ...
At A$15,000, this is well above the recent comparable market: your own data puts the median at A$5,446, with the 75th percentile at A$7,218, so this asking price is firmly ambitious rather than fair. Even allowing for strong-condition examples, it needs to be exceptional to justify more than double the upper quartile.
The upside here is that the 585.5 is a respected integrated: a powerful, refined solid-state design with the control, drive, and low-noise presentation Mark Levinson is known for. If it’s genuinely clean, complete, and ideally from careful ownership with the remote, packing, and service history intact, it could still be a serious long-term piece—but at this price I’d want proof of recent service, perfect operation, and standout condition before considering it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Mark Levinson Audio Systems originated in 1972 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, founded by musician and audio innovator Mark Levinson. A professional multi-instrumentalist with a keen ear for sound reproduction, he launched the brand to bridge the gap between studio fidelity and home listening, debuting with the groundbreaking LNP-2 preamplifier—the world's first high-end audio product. Though Levinson later pursued ventures like Cello and Red Rose Music after parting ways with the company in 1980, the Mark Levinson name endures as a cornerstone of American hi-fi heritage.
The brand specializes in premium solid-state electronics, renowned for meticulously engineered amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, and digital-to-analog converters (DACs). Its Pure Path circuit design and innovations like the R-2R ladder volume control define a lineup that prioritizes uncolored, reference-level performance. While early offerings included power amps like the ML-2 monoblocks, today's portfolio under Harman International ownership extends to high-end streaming components and turntable-compatible gear, all crafted for audiophiles seeking precision over compromise.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Mark Levinson commands reference status among discerning buyers, synonymous with no-compromise build quality, natural timbre, and benchmark transparency. Over five decades, it has set industry standards, attracting collectors and enthusiasts who value its legacy of pushing sonic boundaries through superior materials and engineering excellence.
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