Mark Levinson is an American luxury audio brand originally founded in 1972 by audio engineer Mark Levinson in Middletown, Connecticut. The brand is currently owned by Harman International Industries, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, which acquired Harman in 2017. Mark Levinson products are designed and engineered at the Harman Luxury Audio facility in Shelton, Connecticut.
The brand produces high-end audio electronics including integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, network streamers, DACs (digital-to-analog converters), SACD players, and turntables. Mark Levinson's product range is organized into the 5000 Series for integrated and all-in-one systems, and the flagship No. 500 Series for reference separates. The No. 5805 integrated amplifier and the No. 5101 streaming DAC represent the brand's accessible tier, while the No. 5302 and No. 5206 serve the reference market.
Mark Levinson is also widely recognized for its automotive audio systems, developed in partnership with Lexus. Since 2001, Mark Levinson has been the exclusive premium audio provider for Lexus vehicles, with custom-designed systems engineered specifically for each vehicle model's interior acoustics. This partnership has introduced the Mark Levinson brand to a broad audience beyond the traditional audiophile market.
The brand's engineering philosophy emphasizes accurate, uncolored sound reproduction with low distortion and wide dynamic range. Products are built with attention to component quality, thermal management, and vibration control. Mark Levinson distributes through authorized luxury audio dealers globally and through the brand's online presence. The company's products maintain strong recognition within audiophile circles and the broader luxury consumer electronics segment.