Not since the early days of CD has there been so much enthusiasm, concern and confusion over the potential of new formats. Recent announcements about DVD-based audio playback have generated enthusiasm over the potential sonic benefits of higher sampling rates and greater bit resolution. At the same time, the high-end community anxiously awaits the inevitable release of competing formats. Multiple DVD audio formats, some multichannel, others two-channel, are all making their way to market, each hoping to emerge victorious.

With all the excitement about DVD-audio, some are prematurely dismissing the CD. Make no mistake?the compact disc will remain the dominant source for many years to come. Forward compatibility with DVD players gives CD playback a reprieve the LP did not enjoy. Similarly, forward compatibility with DVD-audio ensures that the No.360 and No.360S will remain valuable and viable for many years to come.

The new Mark Levinson processors raise the standard of performance for digital processors at any price. They reestablish the proper differentiation between all-in-one players and separate processors. Please take an evening to listen. They will remind you why you love your hi fi.The Mark Levinson No.360 and No.360S, deliver inspired musical performance, are adaptable to new technologies and appeal to music lovers everywhere. They share important common technologies and design elements and introduce a totally new digital architecture.

Harman Specialty Group redefines the concept of software-based design for modern digital processors, going beyond digital filtering to include Digital Interface Receiver (DIR) and digital filter/decoder circuits. All are fully programmable via an RS-232 port. No processor can claim to be software upgradable without such capabilities. < Click for more details >