MBL RocksMBL was very nice but have since changed direction and gone back to valveshaving purchased an Ongaku. This hobby is full of surprises and you justnever know where it leads next, posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksMichael,This is the 7000 arm shown in the photo of the Capella 2.Regards John posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDazzdax,Yes the MBL 1621 is an amazing transport. Interestingly I owned a CEC TLO Mk2 before I purchased the 1621, and I can tell you with confidence that there is no contest.The 16... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDaniel,The metal grilles do have a negative effect on the sound, particularly in the highs which sound smoother when the grilles are removed.Even though I prefer the look of the spe... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksPhatboy,Good question about the Shakti's. You are right in that the benefits aren't as prominent as they were with Horns and conventional speakers.However the improvement the Shakti... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksMribob,Glad to hear you had a chance to audition the MBL gear. I am not surprised at the outcome having gone through the same process myself.Look forward to hearing how you go when ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHi Chris,Thanks for the feedback, I will try out the TL power cord suggestion. BTW love your room and system, agree with all you say about the listenability and purity of the MBLs.C... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDev,Congratulations on your new speakers. I'm sure you will find them a very satisfying and musical speaker. Cheers John posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDavid,It is interesting to hear from someone who has had similar experience. The MBL gear does have a certain magic which is hard to go pass once you are exposed to it. As much as I... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHi Dev,Thanks for sharing your listening experience at Exlibris's place. It sounds like you enjoyed his system and got a reasonable handle on the MBL sound. I heard good reports on ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksMribob,The 8011 is a fine amp and depending on the size of your room and listening levels they should provide adequate power, particularly as the 111s are not as hard to drive as the 101s.<... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDev,They are 8' apart to inside. The bass on my version of 111Es uses the same 12" MBL bass driver as the 101E and goes down to 20Hz. The latest 111E uses 2x10" drivers and does n... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksJoey,Before I got the Capella I had a Clearaudio Maximum Solution with Graham Phantom arm. The Clearaudio was a nice TT, but after hearing the Rockport it was no contest. Andy Payor knows w... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksDev,My room is 14'x 19' and I have the 111Es along the long wall. I also had heard that the MBLs were difficult to set up and needed plenty of room and room treatment.I was pleasant... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHi Lohan,It's funny you should mention room treatment. I have just added some acoustic treatment to my room in addition to the Shakti Hallographs I already had.It certainly adds the... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Southern Lights (Acapella Violon)Jeff,I believe Sensus Audio in Sydney was the dealer. I heard a pair of Acapellas driven by WAVAC there which sounded very nice. I'm not sure if he is still the dealer but you can check wit... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHic,Main difference between the 111B and 111E I believe is in the x-over, resulting in further sonic refinements and improved efficiency making them easier to drive. The most recent 111Es a... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHic,I was going to buy the 101E but found the 111E sounded better in my room. As you know the 101E needs a reasonably large room to breathe properly. The 111E has the same quality highs and... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksHic, I haven't compared them directly however they would not be too far behind and are built to the same high MBL standard. I believe Marshall Nack a reviewer for Positive Feedback on-line ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
MBL RocksI appreciate your feedback Osgorth and Shadorne.Osgorth I listen to Jazz, Blues, Rock and some classical mainly Chamber and smaller ensembles. I was listening to the system today and am sti... posted about 18 years ago | View comment |