How did you mount the Mbl 121 to

thequietman July 31, 2019 22:09

just update my system. i no longer have the turntable and replace it with 2 reel to reel table( see pictures). I use to thoughts that turntable was the holy grail of sound reproduction until i listen to a reel to reel. The r2r is so natural, realistic and full body sound that make LP sounded thin.

ericngo1 April 28, 2018 20:46

Great looking system!

robforst1 June 08, 2016 18:59

Hello SAADAT....

Thanks for the kind comments and suggestions. Before MBL, I have use B&W, from 802N to 802D2 and I have it set up to 7.1. I use Theta CASABLANCA 3 for movies and musics before I jump to MBL. I have listen to a lot of pree before, ARC, LAMM, CJ, Ayon, and 6010D is pretty special. My 6010D have built in phono and I spin vinyl for musics and that is why I don't have CD. I only use 105 for movies and stream movies.

ericngo1 July 06, 2013 03:37

you are certainly on the right path in terms of pure sound reproduction. i am highly appreciate your decision on choosing your power and pree, yes to me 9008 and 6010D is the end of the world.

i have few question to you, what other pree did you tried? did you tried any conventional cone speaker? above all the main suggestion to you is, please get a cd pro2 enabled cd player. your system certainly shining now, but to me your next vital upgrade should be your cd player, oppo is very good for movies.

i am a great fan of MBL, please go through my system if you have time. my next 3 vital upgrades are, switched to MBL9007 mono, MBL6010D then MBL1611F.

most excitingly waiting to see the diff between 6010D and ML 326S, if GOD wish.

i am very happy with my current setup, just need another 9007 to reveal what actually mono black stores for me.

:)

MBL1621A
Wire world platinum starlight XLR/AES
PS Audio AC10 power cord

Oppo 105
Wire world platinum starlight SPDIF
Transparent premium powerlink

Bricasti Deign M1
Transparent ref RCA
cardas clear ac power cord

Mark Levinsion No 326s
Transparent super RCA
cardas clear ac power cord

MBL9007(stereo)
Wire world platinum electra ac power cord
Wire world polaris speaker cables

Dynaudio countour s.4

Pure Power+ 3000
cardas clear beyond 20amp ac power cord

regars
SAADAT

bengalfinch July 01, 2013 18:00

Hi Eric,

there use to be allot of info. in relation to others with not so positive experience in relation to the product reliability "amps" and service as a whole but have vanished. For me it's old news, been there and done that but if you would like more info send me a personal PM and I will share. You might even be able to look back threw my threads and find some.

Personally I have nothing against him as a person.

The Vac's I made mention of are in a whole other league "SUPERIOR" sonic wise, quality so if you were looking for tube amps for your MBL's these would be the ones I would highly recommend and your amp hunt would be complete.

dev April 03, 2013 00:46

Hello BabyBear...

Thanks for the answer of Ultra 5 and the recommendation of Screen Innovations. I will check them out. I really enjoy your system when I was there with your Magico M5. Your system make beautiful musics. Me and Hung would love to come back to check out your new update system.

Hello Dev...

The thoughts that Ken "owner of CAT" using the 101 to make the JL3 amps and to match with the 101 is very appealing to me. Just curious, what sort of bad experience do you have with CAT? For one thing, if the owner of CAT is reading this, then he might try to resolve the issues if the amps have problems or customer service problems. Secondly, to let the public know what they are getting into. I'm sure with all the ultra high end name brands like CAT, ARC, VTL, Lamm, Magico, MBL, Wilson, Rockport, just to name a few, they all want to please their customers and protect their name brand if there is a problems.

ericngo1 April 02, 2013 16:25

Hi Eric,

I don't know if I would really call my self a veteran, was very educational though.

Yes Ken the owner of CAT utilizes the 101e's, unfortunately I would not recommend his amps due my bad experience.

Now the VAC 450 Statement mono's are a whole other story, absolutely gorgeous with out those reliability issues, by far not cheap but put a smile on my face every time when turned on.

There are numerous pics of my set-up floating around.

Babybear answered your question, to date anyone whom I know that has tried these Ultra 5's has had positive results, even Jeremy B of MBL. Some are even using under their turntables like Babybear with positive results.

Yes I'm also married, I am fortunate but still at times my wife does comment here and there but then again I don't really ask about her shopping ;-) Does remind me of what happened recently when I acquired those MM3 speakers, when they showed up she was home and they come in 6 good size wooden crates weighing 250+ lbs each. Comment was; what the heck are in those and when I replied she just shook her head.

Enjoy!

dev April 02, 2013 12:20

Hi Eric,

SP Ultra 5's are Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers. There are also the Stillpoints Ultra SS footers. The Ultra 5 are their top of the line (bigger and more expensive) but both are extremely effective at what they do. I use both in my system (but not under my speakers).

Also, since you enjoy your system so much for movies - if you haven't heard of Screen Innovations - you should check them out. They are an Austin based company that makes video projection screens. The Screen Innovations Black Diamond projection screen is the best projection screen that I have ever seen. It is pretty amazing.

Arnie

babybear April 02, 2013 00:31

Hello DEV.....

Man, you are a veteran at this. I did have a chance to listen to JL3 at 2012 CES and love it. I also find out, the owner of CAT also have a pair of 101e MKII when he make the JL3. Unfortunately i can't use tube amp. I use my system 50/50 for movies & musics but JL3 would be the one I pick if i was going with tube amps. I don't know about you but I have a wife to convince and I'm lucky to have what I have today. I always admire those lucky souls whose could try so many different things. How about some pix of your systems and what is SP Ultra 5's?

ericngo1 April 01, 2013 12:28

Congrats! I agree MBL 101e speakers truly are special. I also own a pair of EA MM3 speakers which are allot bigger and have 2 powered woofers in each speaker, both speakers offer their own sonic differences for sure.

A recommendation would be to place some SP Ultra 5's under your speakers, doing this will even further enhance their capabilities, not cheap but when you have such a system the return is well worth it.

I was pleasantly surprised on my amplification journey to have firstly tried CAT JL3 Sig MK2 tube mono blocks, upon trying numerous SS amps there were sonics that I NEVER FORGOT and missed.

I've had numerous SS amps paired up with mine over the years but for some time now I've been off the merry-go-round, my amps included 9008's same as yours with 1060d pre-amp - pair of 9011's - Boulder mono 2050's - Karan mono 1200's to just name a few

I found I would like this and that but never forgot what I heard when I owned those CAT's paired up. Unfortunately they did not stay due to reliability issues, at that point in my journey I had a pair of Bryston 28 Squared mono blocks and 9011's. I found the Bryston's to be more musical and to my liking, I know of a few individuals whom also owned the 9008's and once they tried the Bryston's actually sold the 9008's but you really would need a tube pre paired up with them like the ARC Ref 3 or 5, or Vac Sig MK2a which will still allow you to do your home theatre. The latter pre-amp being the preferred by many whom have heard and my current pce.

My current set-up consist of;

-MBL 101E's placed upon SP Ultra 5's
-Vac Sig MK2a pre with phono
-Vac 450 Statement mono blocks
-MS 5000 table with floating platter mod from Germany with various arms/carts which replaced my TW Acustic Black Knight table
-Minus K custom platform which my table sits upon
-Finite Ref Sig double wide 3 shelf high component stand
-Burmester 100 phono
-K-01 player for playing those shiny disc, I did own 1621a transport "gorgeous pce" paired up with a tube dac which was my preference but due to taking up so much real estate and basically collecting dust due to I mostly listen to vinyl and my tuner decided to sell and go with a single player. Tried numerous and for my taste this one was a winner, so many different options "filters" to try which changes the sonic flavour and also plays SACD which is nice
-MD 109T tuner and MR-78 moded, both amazing tuners.
-Stealth cables through out

dev April 01, 2013 00:21

Hello B_Limo

Thanks for the kind words. You are right about the spouse supportive, without it, none of my MBL would exist. Your system is not too shaby either. What do you use your system for: musics or movies? For me, its 50/50.

ericngo1 March 29, 2013 15:58

I love your speakers!! MBL's are my favorite.

b_limo March 20, 2013 19:06

Hello Theduker....

Thanks for the nice comments. You are welcome to come by if you ever in fort worth TX. I do indeed enjoy the system every bit of it, whether I listen to musics or watching a movies. Thanks & Happy listening...

ericngo1 September 19, 2012 05:46

Your system is awesome, I would love to hear it! I have been interested in those speakers ever since I first saw them.

theduker September 16, 2012 18:19

System edited: Here is the latest update on my system. The Avid Volvere was replace by Transrotor Fat Bob S Reference turntable. Replace the surround with a pair of MBL 121 and use two pair of Transparent Reference mm1 speaker cable for a true bi-wiring.

ericngo1 September 13, 2012 19:07

Hello John...

Thanks for all the kind words. I'm glad you enjoy my system as I do enjoy the system tremendously. You are welcome to come by anytime when you have a chance. As you already know, we have not listen to all my reference lp's yet. Thanks for helping me with the networking and see you soon...

ericngo1 April 29, 2012 01:14

Eric, really enjoyed hanging with you last night enjoying your system. As I said then, the music was effortless, smooth, three dimensional, full of macro and micro dynamics to die for. That Dead Can Dance MFSL vinyl blew my mind with the subterranean bass levels and dynamics. It was all good and I appreciated listening to your reference level system. I liked that you did all the room design and layout and system setup yourself. And, the HT sounded great too. The JL really pounded, but clean, clear and deep, not muddy in any way. Exceptionally well integrated 2 ch and multichannel surround system. I don't know how anyone gets any sleep in your house '-) You are a lucky guy. See you soon. John

swanny76109 April 26, 2012 18:34

Hello Eric, so how's all that new vinyl you got at CES sounding on your new Transrotor 'table?
I would agree that the MBL 101 Extremes were quite the treat and impressed the hell out of me. Wow! What bottom end huh? That bass was unreal!
Nice hanging out with you and the guys from Ntt. Thank You for dinner at Gilley's. Good times indeed.
Next year I should have my "scooter" driving skills perfected and hopefully not drive thru any walls! Ha Ha Ha!
Should have my new Transparent Ref's any day now, will keep you posted. Oh, and I want to get the pictures you took at CES. Lets talk soon. Peace. Mike.

martinmobile January 18, 2012 03:57

system edit: I just recently replace the Avid Volvere TT to Transrotor Fat Bob with TMD(transrotor magnetic drive) & M1 power supply. Everything stay the same except the table and the differences is startling. The fit & finish is first class. With Audiogon new look, I don't know how to change out the picture but when I figure it out, I will update it.

ericngo1 January 17, 2012 17:01

I was just at the 2012 CES and thought the TAD room sound very natural to me. The Q7 tonal balance is great from top to bottom and just a bit bright on top compare to TAD room. I also would include that sound really good to me was the NTTAudio Lab, the Hanson/Tenor, Wilson/Lamm, Wisdom, perfect8 technology, C.A.T/MBL. The Very Best of the show honor goes to the MBL room with their 101 xtreme, hands down! It's the most lively & most natural sounding that I ever heard, period! Not only it sound phenomenal but strykingly good looking! At these level, no systems is bad, just different.

ericngo1 January 15, 2012 20:10

The Venetian during C.E.S. is a freak fest.

martinmobile December 15, 2011 20:55

Hi Martinmobile...

I always say " why fix something that Is not broken". Until this projector start to given me trouble, then I'll replace with 3d dlp projector. I kinda like the film looking that this CRT projector put out. Beside, it's one big & heavy mother and I don't want to mess with....yet. Btw, I didn't get the inside joke. Thanks for your sugestions.

ericngo1 December 15, 2011 14:59

Hi Eric, that's a beast of a CRT projector isn't it? Have you given any thought to upgrading to a DLP 1080p Hi-Def projector? Not that there is anything wrong with what you are running or anything...but the newer DLP 3 chip projectors are a fraction of the size of your "godzilla" CRT, and run cooler, and have unbelievable color saturation and top notch resolution. Any thoughts on that bro? Also, the prices have come way down over the years on DLP...so you won't have to sell off your first born to afford the upgrade! Otherwise, I'de say you have reached up to the "top shelf" of in-home entertainment. But what about fishnet stockings, leather, stilleto heels, and tatoos? (inside joke)

martinmobile December 15, 2011 08:15