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The world is determined by mediocrity. The search for good goes under in the compromise between values and standards. Ideal, perfect things seem to have become extinct in a society in which at best everything corresponds the average. The high-fidelity sector, too, could not escape from the industrial call for acceptable things. Within this trend towards qualitative uniformity, the listening of music has finally become dilapidated and is now nothing more than simple consumption. We think that's a great pity. Even more it is a loss of 'joie de vivre' being the basis for true art of living.

For this reason, MBL cannot and does not want to follow the creed for mediocrity. It is just the opposite: From the tradition of a strict but simple philosophy we strive for perfection since the foundation of our company 20 years ago. Our objective is to achieve simply the best. We have already come very close to our objective in many ways.

We are not interested in devices simply reproducing music for our customers are not just consumers of average fare. MBL rather sees itself as active promoter of superior quality of life being expressed by the integral perfection of a harmonic living space which integrates the daily pleasure of listening to music of top quality as architectural statement in style and sound.

Our components represent this new interpretation of modern and active pleasure: MBL makes people enjoy music, gives 'ars vivendi' a new expression for the connoisseur who simply wants to indulge in the luxury of musical perfection and smooth elegance.

Our CD Drive
In one of its most beautiful forms our creed is represented by MBLs 1621 A CD drive which totally differs from the products of the mass market for CD players. The mbl 1621 A symbolises our striving for perfection in every respect it combines brilliant technology, perfect design and exclusive materials in brilliant workmanship.

The drive operates as interface between the musical reproduction equipment and the world outside represented by compact discs. Thus, it is the first step for perfect reproduction of music. For this reason, we indulge in the luxury of the best CD drive available on the market, the mbl 1621 A, that is equipped with a stable aluminium diecasting frame. But this would not be enough since here, too, the devil and the difference between the most perfect and all the others is in the nuts and bolts. Therefore, we further improve the absolutely and durably precise tracking 3 beam laser drive at some important points. Thus, to avoid vibrations, the drive is for example mounted on a sub-chassis with a weight of 4 kg: a solid block made from brass, aluminium and Terodem, spring-mounted on three points for isolation. And the highlight is the adjustment: The drive can be adjusted absolutely horizontal as it is true for very good record players.

The solid top cover made from 10 mm thick aluminium that protects the drive against sound pressure waves of the music coming from the speakers is not less complex and at least as effective as the measures mentioned above. When removing the cover for changing CDs you feel its weight and the high quality of its workmanship. Due to its unique shape and material design developed by mbl it closes the mbl 1621 A drive like a safe. To avoid resonance within the CD chamber the cover is cut three-dimensionally screw-like. Due to this shape there are no parallel surfaces between the CD and the screw-like cover.

Not only the screw shape complexly cut in the mbl works, but also the vibration absorbers on the cover axis have been conceived to avoid resonance.

In addition to this subtlety with regard to electronics and materials a true master for fault clearance is placed directly on the CD: the CD stabiliser. Being similar to and as effective as a star, it keeps the position of the CD without causing trouble itself. Not for nothing it represents an own chapter in MBLs development history. Its shape and its composition of aluminium, magnesium, brass and a very special alloy required complex material research in our own acoustic labs. Its static weight fixing the CD on the driving disc is as exactly calculated as the dynamic mass providing for an exact starting of the CD. In combination with a precisely cut O ring the 13 fingers avoid vibrations or fluttering on the outer edge of the CD.

The handling of the stabiliser is full of joy and is not more amazing than the solid appearance of the drive which reflects the solid quality of the 30 kg device in an subtly elegant way. The 10 mm thick cover of the drive made from solid aluminium lets you have no doubts about quality Imperturbability is a trump.
 

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Product Type
CD Transport
Brand
MBL
Condition
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Product Code
MBL-1621A

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The world is determined by mediocrity. The search for good goes under in the compromise between values and standards. Ideal, perfect things seem to have become extinct in a society in which at best everything corresponds the average. The high-fidelity sector, too, could not escape from the industrial call for acceptable things. Within this trend towards qualitative uniformity, the listening of music has finally become dilapidated and is now nothing more than simple consumption. We think that's a great pity. Even more it is a loss of 'joie de vivre' being the basis for true art of living.

For this reason, MBL cannot and does not want to follow the creed for mediocrity. It is just the opposite: From the tradition of a strict but simple philosophy we strive for perfection since the foundation of our company 20 years ago. Our objective is to achieve simply the best. We have already come very close to our objective in many ways.

We are not interested in devices simply reproducing music for our customers are not just consumers of average fare. MBL rather sees itself as active promoter of superior quality of life being expressed by the integral perfection of a harmonic living space which integrates the daily pleasure of listening to music of top quality as architectural statement in style and sound.

Our components represent this new interpretation of modern and active pleasure: MBL makes people enjoy music, gives 'ars vivendi' a new expression for the connoisseur who simply wants to indulge in the luxury of musical perfection and smooth elegance.

Our CD Drive
In one of its most beautiful forms our creed is represented by MBLs 1621 A CD drive which totally differs from the products of the mass market for CD players. The mbl 1621 A symbolises our striving for perfection in every respect it combines brilliant technology, perfect design and exclusive materials in brilliant workmanship.

The drive operates as interface between the musical reproduction equipment and the world outside represented by compact discs. Thus, it is the first step for perfect reproduction of music. For this reason, we indulge in the luxury of the best CD drive available on the market, the mbl 1621 A, that is equipped with a stable aluminium diecasting frame. But this would not be enough since here, too, the devil and the difference between the most perfect and all the others is in the nuts and bolts. Therefore, we further improve the absolutely and durably precise tracking 3 beam laser drive at some important points. Thus, to avoid vibrations, the drive is for example mounted on a sub-chassis with a weight of 4 kg: a solid block made from brass, aluminium and Terodem, spring-mounted on three points for isolation. And the highlight is the adjustment: The drive can be adjusted absolutely horizontal as it is true for very good record players.

The solid top cover made from 10 mm thick aluminium that protects the drive against sound pressure waves of the music coming from the speakers is not less complex and at least as effective as the measures mentioned above. When removing the cover for changing CDs you feel its weight and the high quality of its workmanship. Due to its unique shape and material design developed by mbl it closes the mbl 1621 A drive like a safe. To avoid resonance within the CD chamber the cover is cut three-dimensionally screw-like. Due to this shape there are no parallel surfaces between the CD and the screw-like cover.

Not only the screw shape complexly cut in the mbl works, but also the vibration absorbers on the cover axis have been conceived to avoid resonance.

In addition to this subtlety with regard to electronics and materials a true master for fault clearance is placed directly on the CD: the CD stabiliser. Being similar to and as effective as a star, it keeps the position of the CD without causing trouble itself. Not for nothing it represents an own chapter in MBLs development history. Its shape and its composition of aluminium, magnesium, brass and a very special alloy required complex material research in our own acoustic labs. Its static weight fixing the CD on the driving disc is as exactly calculated as the dynamic mass providing for an exact starting of the CD. In combination with a precisely cut O ring the 13 fingers avoid vibrations or fluttering on the outer edge of the CD.

The handling of the stabiliser is full of joy and is not more amazing than the solid appearance of the drive which reflects the solid quality of the 30 kg device in an subtly elegant way. The 10 mm thick cover of the drive made from solid aluminium lets you have no doubts about quality Imperturbability is a trump.
 

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Over the last three decades, MBL has played a major part in breathtaking developments in the worldwide audio sector. MBL accompanied and influenced the birth and growth of high-end audio equipment. Throughout the entire process, MBL was driven by its special goal: to be the cutting edge market leader in terms of technology and quality. There was a time when the "Radialstrahler" was only an idea on a sketch-pad. An idea that many people believed would not work, was turned into patent.

Thirty years and countless awards later, thousands of audiophiles in the whole world are now closer to their beloved music than they had ever dreamt of.

MBL's goal remains unchanged: developing the most advanced speakers and audio players worldwide plus the establishment of a standard above all competitors - with the highest possible demand on quality. Every single MBL component is man-made, from development and design to the manufacturing, testing and listening - from the idea to the finished product. It's up to you, the music lover, to assess the result. Your judgement, your emotion when you listen to your favourite piece of music on one of our players, this is what counts at MBL. Let yourself be enchanted by music and the design of our music equipment – all our efforts are dedicated to music and to you.

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