My curiosity has been piqued by some MBL gear.
The MBL 5011 is a linestage...
approx. $11,000 new and $4500 on the gon
The MBL 1521 is a transport...
approx. $11,000 new, $5500 on the gon...
The MBL 1511 is a DAC...
approx $11000 new, $4300 on the gon...
The TAS reviewed these pieces together in 2006 and the review was pretty positive, though not extensive.
MBL 5011 Linestage Preamp, 1521 A CD Transport, and 1511 E DAC | AV Guide
They seem to be in the same price range as some McIntosh products. How do they compare?