Thread: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
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August 20, 2018, 08:17 AM #1
MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 20, 2018, 09:32 AM #2
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
Wow..! Big show effort that ....
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August 20, 2018, 10:03 AM #3
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
That is one amazing sounding set-up!!
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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August 26, 2018, 12:00 AM #4
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
Really impressive.
Great attention to small details like hiding the cables from the front perspective and the contrast between the MBL logo'd floor mat and the backdrop.
Despite all the gear they manage to display an uncluttered look. Try that. Its really difficult!Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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August 26, 2018, 06:37 AM #5
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
Love the sound of the big MBL's.
Source: Technics SP10mk3 - Thales Simplicity II, TW Raven AC-3 - Graham Phantom, SME 3012-R, Exclusive P3,,Linn LP12 - Naim ARO
Cartridges: Lyra Atlas Lambda SL, Lyra Etna SL, Lyra Delos, Dynavector XV-1s,Technics EPC100mk4, Ortofon A90, GM Royal, GM Classic, Denon ESC'd 103R, DL-S1, Audio Technica AT25, OC9II, Linn ESC'd Troika
Phono Stage: Phasemation EA-1200, Accuphase C-37,TW Acustik phono
EQ: DEQX HDP-4
Preamp: D'Agostino HD, conrad johnson GAT,
Amps: conrad johnson teflon premier 8a's, D'Agostino Momentum S250
Speakers: Wilson Maxx3
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August 26, 2018, 09:22 AM #6
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
A statement system through and through.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 26, 2018, 11:06 AM #7
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
Indeed. I keep telling myself, “one day, one day”. Sigh...
When people experience the xTreme system, it’s like an out of body experience. Completely mind blowing. Thankfully the 101e mk2’s get you a good chunk of this. It’s funny how everyone thinks the MBL’s need some special room, and crazy setup, etc. Here’s the setup:
* they need AT LEAST 31 inches from the middle of the speaker, the very center point on top, to any surrounding walls. You can even have a wall on one side and none on the other. They will work fine.
* you don’t want the exact same different from the middle of the speaker to the side wall as you do the front wall. Vary it. So let’s say 36 inches from middle of speaker to side wall and 48 inches to front wall.
* you aim the MBL logos on the speaker at the middle of the listening position (middle of the back seat of the chair).
* you sit in a slightly further back position than an equilateral triangle. So let’s say middle of speaker to middle of speaker is 90 inches, you would sit 100-105 inches back (right ear to right tweeter, left ear to left tweeter).
* I prefer all copper cables. Others may try copper, copper/silver or pure silver for flavoring. To me, all copper gives a more balanced sound with the Omni tweeter/midrange.
* use MBL electronics: amps, preamp and source. Sorry to say, I tried a bunch and none came even close to the MBL gear on the MBL’s. Makes picking matching electronics easy.
...this has been my findings so far. Like Avantgarde’s, I’m still perfecting the setup and my findings.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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August 26, 2018, 11:10 AM #8
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
Everyone should try and hear the MBL X-treme at an audio show if MBL brings out these amazing speakers. Especially if UHA is partnered as the analog front end. Magical indeed.
Marty
Aurender N20 / SonicTransporter i7 / Roon
MSB Premier
Constellation Inspiration Preamp 1.0 / Mono 1.0
Dynaudio Confidence 50 / SVS SB13 Ultra
PS Audio Powerplant 15
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August 26, 2018, 11:11 AM #9My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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August 26, 2018, 01:13 PM #10"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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August 26, 2018, 01:19 PM #11
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
It's been several years but nothing has come close to my audio epiphany with the X-tremes. The room seemed energized by the music.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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August 27, 2018, 06:30 AM #12
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
We will have the full 101 xtreme system at Audio Video Show in Poland in November.
I wonder how it will sound - we have one of the best sounding big rooms of any hi-fi show venue.Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
Amp: Dagostino Momentum Stereo
Digital: Lampi Horizon + Lampi DSD Komputer
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August 27, 2018, 08:37 AM #13
Re: MBL at the recent Taiwan Show
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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