Daniel Hertz Maria 350 Stereo Amplifier - As Traded

Daniel Hertz Maria 350 Stereo Amplifier - As Traded

Condition: Very good, light swirl marks from cleaning only (Difficult to photograph)

Includes: All original packaging and accessories

SN: 0091

Overview

Likely Mark Levinson's last foray into hi-fi, Maria is an elegant slimline amplifier with built-in DAC and headphone amp. Maria uses a new amplification style that transforms even the harshest of digital signals into a smooth and warm sound signature reminiscent of the golden age of hi-fi.

Due to recent international price rises, this is an opportunity to delve into premium high fidelity, at a fraction of the usual cost. 

Daniel Hertz makes only one amplifier: Maria, the pinnacle of Mark Levinson's design expertise. The Maria 350 is a stereo (2-channel) model, while the Maria 800 is a 4-channel model with active crossovers and time alignment for bi-amplified speakers.

Maria is an all-in-one audio solution, replacing the DAC, preamplifier, power amplifier, headphone amplifier, and interconnect cables. It features fully programmable active crossovers and time alignment.

Maria - A Paradigm Shift in Audio Amplification

Personally designed by Mark Levinson, Maria sets a new sonic standard, reminiscent of the iconic Mark Levinson LNP-2 Preamplifier and Cello Audio Palette. It combines minimalist design with exceptional craftsmanship, akin to the finest watches and cameras.

As legendary audio journalist Bert Whyte remarked about Mark's work in 1972, Maria is, "monetary considerations aside... the premier choice."

Handmade in Venice, Italy, Maria boasts high performance with artisan materials and craftsmanship previously unseen in audio products.

Features

• Independent, no-compromise headphone amplifier with a ¼” jack on the front panel, enhancing the sound of all high-performance headphones.
• Embedded Mighty Cat software suite with DH exclusive C Wave technology (patent approved 2024), upgrading all digital audio signals to have the sound and emotion of pure analog audio.
• Inputs: 3 analog 1 megohm inputs, digital coax.
• Speaker outputs: DH in-house made speaker connector outputs on the rear panel.
• Headphone jack: ¼” headphone jack on the front panel.

Despite its compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient design, the Maria 350 drives even the largest and most demanding speakers with pure analog sound.

Specification