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Old 05-09-2009, 10:15 PM
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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?
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Haven't heard their whole line but I can vouch for the 9008 A monoblocks and the 6010 D preamp with the I believe 1622 CDP. It was one of the best sounding systems I have heard in over 20 years.
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Haven't heard their whole line but I can vouch for the 9008 A monoblocks and the 6010 D preamp with the I believe 1622 CDP. It was one of the best sounding systems I have heard in over 20 years.
Were the speakers you heard MBL or a more conventional design?
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...the 6010 D preamp...
!!! Der Vorverstärker !!!

!!! Über Über !!!
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Were the speakers you heard MBL or a more conventional design?
You'd never believe it.... KingSound Prince 2 electrostats. Well, the bass was just a tad lacking but the sound was the most natural, organic and simply intoxicating. I spoke to the guy the other day and he is now running the Kings and says they are even better yet...

Prince 2 with MBL


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Here are a few more.


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Here are a few more.
: drool:

I also see what looks like Sunyata Hydra 4s behind the amps, and some Darkfield Elevators too. VERY snazzy!
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Check out FM Acoustics as well. It might be a close call depending on how you like the sound. Prices are comparable to MBL.
***:*:*** FM ACOUSTICS LTD. ***:*:***domestic products ***:*:***
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Check out FM Acoustics as well. It might be a close call depending on how you like the sound. Prices are comparable to MBL.
***:*:*** FM ACOUSTICS LTD. ***:*:***domestic products ***:*:***
Superb products FM Acoustics. One of the best sounds I ever heard was a compete FM system, including speakers coupled with a SPJ turntable and Lyra Titan MC cartridge



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The noble line is very good. Give it a listen.
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