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REVIEW: MBL 7008 Integrated Amplifier (SS)

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Model: 7008
Category: Integrated Amplifier (SS)
Suggested Retail Price: $7,480
Description: Integrated Amplifier
Manufacturer URL: MBL
Manufacturer URL: MBL

Review by nyctc7@yahoo.com ( A ) on January 27, 2006 at 13:41:14
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My glowing review of my new Krell Resolution 3 speakers was rather terse. But I really am at a loss at how to describe the sound of my MBL 7008 since it is the only amp that I have paired with my Krell speakers. When I auditioned the Krells, they were hooked up to a Mcintosh MA2275 Tube Integrated Amp, and the resulting sound was great! But that relatively brief experience is not sufficient to fairly compare the McIntosh to the MBL.

I really like my MBL 7008. But first the disadvantages: It is quite expensive, the price having increased over the last six months to $7,480. MBL dealerships are far and few between. There are only 3 RCA (unbalanced) line-level inputs. That's enough for a CD, DVD, and a Tuner. There is also a balanced input, and an optional input that is covered over unless you pay $$ to have a phono input, 2nd balanced input, or 4th unbalanced input installed. In short, if you don't pay for an optional input, and you have no components with a balanced output, you will be restricted to only three components!

MBL speakers are known for their insensitivity. So this amp is designed to provide plenty of power and current. It will probably be a good match for many speakers. In my medium-sized listening room, this amp can provide my 4-ohm, 88dB Krell speakers with lease-breaking levels of sound. But it sounds so musical at any level! I like that it has a built-in headphone amp. What really sold me on this amp is the way it looks. It is one beautiful-looking piece of equipment!


Product Weakness: Not cheap, May be hard to find a dealer
Product Strengths: Looks, Looks, Looks, Powerful and Musical


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: MBL 7008
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Rotel RCD 1072
Speakers: Krell Resolution 3
Cables/Interconnects: Monster M1000i, M2.4s
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classic Rock, Classical, Jazz
Room Size (LxWxH): 20' x 11' x 9'
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Richard Gray 400 Pro
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner




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Topic - REVIEW: MBL 7008 Integrated Amplifier (SS) - nyctc7@yahoo.com 13:41:14 01/27/06 ( 0)