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

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