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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Martinmobile...

Thanks for the nice words. I have the 101 sit on a black slab without spikes. I don't want to elevate the 101 any higher. Sitting on the slabs, the bass hit tighter & more taunter. As for the sub, i only use it for the movies and one f112 is plenty. I use just one jl f112 and it is a killer for movies in my 16x19 room. The f113 is good for larger size room and the f112 is better for small to medium room. It blend in with my 121 center perfectly. Either watching movies or listening to musics, I'm in MBL HEAVEN!

ericngo1 December 15, 2011 06:28

Hello Ps68...

Thank you for the nice comments. I listen mostly female vocal, jazz(Norah Jone, Diana Krall,Tracey Kent) & easy listening. With female vocal, these 101e is amazing real. Don't go listening to mbl speaker if you are not ready to buy them. If you do, the upgrade bug is going to get you, seriously! And that's what happen to me. I listen mostly LPs and so I'm not in a really hurry to try, but I will down the road to try their dac & sacd players.

ericngo1 December 09, 2011 01:52