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    MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home




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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Don’t you have the N15 at home too? How do the 9008 compare to the N15 all other factors equal?

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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Also, what kind of amp stands are those? (They look extra long).

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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by nicoff View Post
    Also, what kind of amp stands are those? (They look extra long).
    Yes, I have four N15’s and the N11 pre at home. Switched to two 9008’s (840 watts/channel) and the 6010D pre. Just started listening. But so far, BIG improvement. What you would expect from the big REF amps and preamp.

    The amp stands are Quadrasphire SVT. I have to use two for each amp. LOL!
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    And ?????????
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Without sound comments - it didn't happen . . . . . .
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by the professor View Post
    And ?????????
    Just started listening. See above. The sound is big and effortless. The separation is superb. Very natural sounding. 840 watts/channel transforms the system into an effortless presentation.
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Just started listening. See above. The sound is big and effortless. The separation is superb. Very natural sounding. 840 watts/channel transforms the system into an effortless presentation.
    Don’t let Ritmo listen to this combo, resistance will be futile.

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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Don’t let Ritmo listen to this combo, resistance will be futile.

    Ken
    Ken - Mike and I spoke last evening. I'm waiting for an invitation...
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Ken - Mike and I spoke last evening. I'm waiting for an invitation...
    We have an extra pair of 9008’s in storage. Should I have my guys bring them over? :naughty:


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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Bring it on Mike!
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Well, he did! Darn it, and I kept the 6010D and 9008As. No doubt the power and synergy with the 101E MK2s is incredible.

    Mike is not allowed to bring anymore equipment to try in my home. If this continues, I may have to leave retirement and go back to work!
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Awesome news Mike. The music must be flowin' so nice on that system, I can only imagine!
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    Re: MBL Reference 9008’s and 6010D make a trip home

    Quote Originally Posted by BullBearDC View Post
    Awesome news Mike. The music must be flowin' so nice on that system, I can only imagine!
    Jazz sounds so good...currently enjoying Brad Mehldau’s Blues and Ballads album. Brad and his group are in my music room.
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