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MBL 6010D Preamp
By far the best pre I've had the pleasure of audition in my system. I bought it! A significant increase in resolution with an uncanny musical warmth. And it is dead quiet!! 
mbl amp stands--
I am using the Symposium Acoutics Ultra amp stands they fit my 9008's like a glove and do work wonderfully!! 
Rowland Amps with MBL Speakers vs. All MBL System
I own Rowland 201's and plan on using them on the mbl 111E's.My friend is using the mbl 5011 pre with his 201's and it's spectacular drving his Avalons.I just took delivery of the mbl 6010D pre and hope to ultimately get the 101E spks. when I do, ... 
Quick take on the MBL 6010D Reference Preamp
I too just took delivery of a 6010D and was stunned by its performance. I was one of those "guys" who insisted that tubes were the only avenuew to the emotional side of the music. NOT! This mbl pre is so spectacular in its ability to resolve low (... 
Quick take on the MBL 6010D Reference Preamp
I just took delivery of the latest 6010 pre and it is nothing short of amazing! I am in awe of its extreme degree of resolution while at the same time exhibiting a truly euphoric approach to the music. the sound stage is expansive like I've never ... 
Supratek preamps--more laid back or forward ?
I have owned two Cortese and now the Grange pre from Mick at Supratek. what initially made it "plunge" for a Supratek was all the comments regarding its ability to make the music sound live. when I first got my first Cortese I didn't have a vinyl ... 
Experiences with ModWright Sony 999ES
I was forced due to medical bills to sell my Linn sondk CD12 player. I longed to own that player for over 3 years since I first heard it in my system one evening. Last year I had the opportunity to buy one and it was everything I had hope for.Well... 
Cables Supratek Chardonnay
I've been using the TMC cables for quite some time now on my Cortese and Grange pres with excellent results. There is nothing quieter, period and I have found the bass end to be tight and detailed. I have several extras laying around that I'd be h... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
For those Supratek fans, Mick's Burgandies have arrived and after some modifications (at his dierctions) they are staggering in their transparency, bandwidth, inner (micro) relosution, and power (in the sense of conveying the "authority" of the mu... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Bwhite, have you ever tried the Micro Omega pwr cords? over my 2 yrs of living with the Cortese I've played around with several cords and have found the MO's to be as "ear openning" as the Cortese is! they aren't cheap, but the combo is quit wonde... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Burgundies on the way! Just heard from Mick and my Burgundy amps are in transit. Mick says there extraordinary (he gets to listen to them before me).I've been waiting about 4+ months for them. He had some delivery problems from transformer amnufac... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Tonnesen, do not hesitate to try the cables that Mick recommends, The Music Cables (www.the-music-cables.com). I am now using them in my entire system with great pleasure. Very neutral and QUIET! They are relatively inexpensive, as cabling goes th... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
It's been since last october that I commented on this forum, but I just had to tell all who may read this that Mick's Cortese is a work of art! Nothing I've tried has even approached its ability to convey music in my listen room as though it were ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
SLOWHAND, WHERE CAN I GET THE HAL-O-TUBE DAMPERSMIKE 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hi all. have been away from this forum for awhile. Just received my 2nd Cortese and it is even better than the last.Mick seems to have settle on only two tubes in the line stage. Not as much gain, but less tube noise thus less messing with fussy t...