

„…In room 2007, MBL was showing its latest omni, the $34k 111F, driven by the usual panoply of ultra-expensive, ultra-good MBL electronics. He describes his impressions of the mbl 111 F loudspeaker and awards it with the title “Best Sound of Show”: Jonathan Valin from the audio magazine “The Absolute Sound” writes in his blog about this years “Rocky Mountain Audio Fest” in Denver, Colorado, USA. The Absolute Sound “RMAF – Best Sound of the Show” The Mbl USB interface can be added to current Mbl DACs and does not exist as a standalone product.” It will be interesting to see other engineer’s opinions of what Juergen has done and to compare the Mbl interface to other asynchronous interfaces on a technical level. I jokingly referred to it as Asynchronous+. The new Mbl USB interface does register as Asynchronous using the USB Prober utility, but Juergen’s design appeared to take asyc one step further. Some technical aspects were admittedly way over my head, but I understood the gist of what Juergen said. I met with Mbl’s Chief Engineer Juergen Reis who provided details about his new USB interface. “Everyone in high end audio is aware that Mbl manufacturers very good sounding products. The new interface USB MCMI on the MBL DAC’s left a lasting impression.
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The founder of the online magazine ‘Computer Audiophile’, Chris Connaker, writes in his article ‘CES 2010 Notes’ about the highlights of this years CES. It is must listening.” Read moreĬomputer Audiophile „CES 2010 Notes – Asynchronous USB” If you consider yourself a thoughtful audiophile and are preparing to take the plunge into this price range, don’t even consider making a move until you’ve auditioned the MBL 126. In spite of its humble size, it is truly a statement loudspeaker of the first order. “Sonically, you enter a whole new world when you light up the MBL 126-or any Radialstrahler, for that matter…At trade shows I’ve watched enthusiasts enter MBL exhibits with a hushed solemnity and walk away glowing, as if they’d undergone a spiritual experience…no one should mistake its whimsical, droid-like appearance for anything other than an audiophile loudspeaker of the most serious sonic intentions and pedigree…in terms of imaging, as cliché as this sounds, 126 flat out disappears from the room, kind of like, well, poof…Though MBL’s 126 is designed for the parlor rather than the palace, it’s as good as anything this esteemed company has ever made. magazine The Absolute Sound reviews the Radialstrahler 126 in current issue. The Absolute Sound “MBL 126 – Small Footprint, Big Statement” “The MBL 120’s measured performance confirms that this is a true omnidirectional design.” Read more I’m not here to be a bad influence, but if you’re not careful, you might need to call your nearest dealer.” Or not so gentle…The MBL 120s can deliver sound with involving intensity even on quiet, subtle material…If the MBL 120 were a book, it would be one that was hard to put down: I kept listening when I should have been going to bed-or finishing this review. The soundwaves’ energy was like a gentle force field. Their sound, though always substantial, tends to stay detailed without getting thick or muddy…Their energy was palpable, visceral, like live music, adding to the sense of immersion. “Wallflowers they ain’t: Immersive and involving, these speakers are built for fun. The US-American magazine Stereophile reviewed the Radialstrahler Loudspeaker 120:
