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MBL 1521
MBL 1521
2 reviews
 4.5 of 5
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Rating
Reviewed by:

yclinn

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
April 17, 2004

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Review 1 of 2

Price Paid:  $5000.00 from Local Dealer

Summary:
Beautifully constructed, with state of the art design of black and gold decoration. The performance is great, either the sound clarity or authority, It even defeat Marantz SA-14. ver.2 ( which has SACD. ) Compared to 1621, whcih is the reference line of the mbl family, 1521 has less strength, clarity and the ability to organize the soundstage.

Strengths:
Construction.

Weaknesses:
The chromium plated parts gets oxidized easily and needs replacement of the part.

Similar Products Used:
Marantz SA-14 Ver.2 Accuohase DP-85 ML.31


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Rating
Reviewed by:
gary h
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 6, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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3.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Review 2 of 2

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
a splendid unit, built to last, sonically spectacular. It is extremely resolving but unfailingly musical. I wanted a transport to replace my beloved forsell, and, after auditioning a number of units, I decided none is better than the MBL.

Strengths:
outstanding resolution, unfailing musicality

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
forsell air bearing II


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