Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Mark Levinson No. 5105 turntable is a high-performance, precision-engineered analog turntable designed for audiophiles.
Design and Build
Front Panel and Display: Features a 1-inch thick, bead-blasted, black-anodized solid aluminum front panel that seamlessly integrates with a recessed tinted glass display framed by a clear-anodized aluminum bezel.
Plinth: Nearly 2-inch thick solid aluminum plinth machined from a single billet, suspended on three adjustable aluminum feet with internal suspension for vibration isolation.
Weight: Weighs approximately 69 to 75 lbs, depending on the configuration.
Tonearm and Cartridge
Tonearm: Custom 10-inch high-gloss black carbon fiber tonearm with a solid aluminum headshell and integrated finger lift. The tonearm is height adjustable and has an effective length of 254 mm (10 inches).
Cartridge: Pre-mounted Ortofon Quintet Black S moving coil cartridge with a Shibata nude diamond stylus (optional in some configurations).
Cartridge Type: Moving Coil (MC).
Platter and Bearing
Platter: A 14 lb solid aluminum platter with ultra-precise bearings, supported by a ground-hardened steel axle. It features an oil-free composite bearing bottom with integrated lubrication and maintenance-free sintered brass bushing.
Platter Mat: Comes with a signature platter mat.
Motor and Drive System
Motor Type: Isolated 12V synchronous motor with digitally generated control signals for speed stability and ultra-low wow/flutter. The motor is temperature drift-free.
Drive Type: Belt drive supporting playback speeds of 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM.
Power Supply
Integrated wide-range power supply compatible with global voltage (90–260 VAC). Includes four regional AC cables (US, EU, UK, JP).
Outputs
Single phono audio output via RCA connectors
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Dimensions
Height: 6.1 inches
Width: 17.2 inches
Depth: 15.6 inches.
Additional Features
Integrated bubble level for precise leveling.
Delivered in a luxurious packaging styled as a double LP gatefold jacket.
Designed and engineered in the USA.
This turntable combines robust materials, meticulous engineering, and elegant aesthetics to deliver exceptional analog sound quality