Mark Levinson's audio legacy

Mark Levinson

Mark Levinson is a musician who plays the trumpet and double bass. He has performed with the world’s greatest musicians and recorded and mastered their albums, including those of Miles Davis. His extensive experience gives him deep knowledge of instruments, recording, mastering, and the intricacies behind them.

Mark Levinson formed Daniel Hertz in 2007 to create new audio technology that brings us closer to the emotion of live music and replaces the marketing-driven business model of the industry, putting honesty, engineering, and the customer first.

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The original commitment of Mark Levinson in 1972 was to create the best music systems in the world, and his work has upheld that commitment in audio since then. Today this responsibility is continued personally by Mark Levinson and his team of engineers, managers, and craftspeople, at Daniel Hertz. Like makers of the finest musical instruments, Daniel Hertz is committed to fulfilling a vision of excellence in audio, with products made without compromise to create emotion, not just sound.
Mark Levinson Story

Discover Daniel Hertz

Mark Levinson – the visionary behind Daniel Hertz and a maestro of high-end audio, meticulously crafted his masterpiece, the Maria amplifier and speakers, intricately designed to harmonize seamlessly with one another.

The results can now be experienced through Daniel Hertz branded products, and Daniel Hertz technology can be licensed to other companies across many industries that are committed to enhancing the love of music.

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Milestones

Over Seven Decades of History

1950s-1960s

Golden Age

Considered the “Golden Age” of American hi-fi, paving the way for the emergence of Levinson’s later innovations
Late 1960s

The opportunity

Established period where existing audio companies began to stagnate, leading to a gap in the market for high-performance audio.

1972

Beginning

Mark Levinson founded Mark Levinson Audio Systems (MLAS), marking the beginning of his pioneering contributions to high-end audio equipment.
1974

Era of innovation​

Introduction of the LNP-2 Preamplifier, marking the debut of MLAS products renowned for their exceptional performance and craftsmanship.
1984

Game changer

Formation of Cello, a company focused on pushing the boundaries of audio technology with groundbreaking products like the Cello Audio Palette.
Late 1990s

First Art Events

Launch of Red Rose Music, showcasing Levinson’s commitment to bringing uncompromising audio quality to a wider audience.
2007

Rise of a legend

Establishment of Daniel Hertz S.A., reflecting Levinson’s continued dedication to advancing audio engineering and quality
sustainability

Mindfulness of the Environment

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Daniel Hertz SA. headquarters is located in Switzerland with a division, Daniel Hertz S.rl., in Venice Italy. This enables us to collaborate closely with artisanal suppliers of premium parts and services that are not available elsewhere and are essential for achieving our vision of quality and elegance.
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One thing that sets Daniel Hertz apart from other audio companies is the fact that our founder, Mark Levinson, is an accomplished professional musician who has played and studied with some of the greatest jazz artists of the era, like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Paul Bley, Jimmy Garrison, and Stan Getz.

His 50+ years of studying the classical music of North India with maestro Ali Akbar Khan and his associates trained his ears to new levels of sensitivity. His iconic recordings in the 1970s, with custom-built pure analog open reel tape recording equipment, started the audiophile record industry.

Mark Levinson’s life in music gives Daniel Hertz its soul.

Mark Levinson wanted a family name for his new company, so he used Daniel, his father’s first name, and Hertz, his mother’s maiden name. Mark’s relative, Heinrich Hertz, was the German physicist first to demonstrate the electromagnetic wave, thus the beginning of audio. Hertz (Hz) is the internationally used term for cycles per second, named in his honor. Heinrich Hertz was one of a group of scientists and inventors who made the discoveries that built the base of modern electronics as we know it today.

“Daniel Hertz iz the culmination of my 50 years of work in a music reproduction and intruduces a new era of emotion and opportunity for those who want only the best.” 

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FOUNDATION

Daniel Hertz Young Talents Support Foundation

Supporting musical development from the earliest years. The Young Talent Support Foundation will be established from a deep conviction that the love for music knows no age boundaries. Our goal is to support children in their musical journey by providing them with the necessary instruments. Every child aspiring to explore the intricacies of music deserves such an opportunity.


With your support, we can continue our mission and pave the way for young talents. Let’s show together that the passion for music is universal and accessible to everyone. Support our foundation today, and together, we’ll demonstrate how we can change the world of sounds for a better future.