MBL 1621A Reference Transport

This ad is for MBL's very well known, reference 1621A transport. This unit is used and was acquired from the estate of a customer of ours following his passing. The owner was the second owner and possessed the piece since 2017. The unit is fully operational and sounds spectacular. It is functionally perfect and complete with its original flight case and all originally included MBL hardware (including remote) & manual.

The condition has been down graded for age and for the onset of some cosmetic deterioration limited to the gold plated pieces of the chassis. The unit is otherwise perfect! Please note that we are extremely conservative in our descriptions. In fact we did some cursory cleaning of the surfaces  which clearly improved the finish and feel that experienced detailing could further improve the appearance of the affected gold finishes. Please also note that our flash and camera lighting significantly exaggerates the referenced condition. In person, and/or lower light, the cosmetic condition in considerably less dramatic.

This is a current MBL Product in it's latest model iteration.

The MBL 1621 A at a glance

• Device housing milled from a single block of aluminum.
• CD Drive positioned on a solid 6 kg (13.2 lb) sub-chassis constructed from brass, aluminium and Terodem, then spring mounted on three points for isolation
• Adjustable levelling ensures the drive is perfectly horizontal
• Airtight solid drive cover to protect against external sound influences and rotational resonances
• Intricately designed and engineered stabilizer puck holds the CD firmly for smooth performance
• 3-beam laser with high directional stability and maintenance-free positioning
• Toroidal transformer with sophisticated protective shield technology, magnetic shielding by Mu-metal housing
• Brilliantly designed output transformer cell with an amazing bandwidth of 98.7 MHz
• Separate voltage regulator for each of the ten function groups
• Symmetrically constructed engine and carriage control
• Separate power supply for digital music signals and digital control signals
• Group-delay-optimised bi-phase signal path for optimum transmission quality

Technical Specifications

Digital Outputs	XLR (AES/EBU) Output Impedance 110 Ohm Bandwith 40 MHz
	RCA (S/P DIF) Output Impedance 75 Ohm Bandwith 40 MHz
CD Mechanism	CD PRO 2 LF Module
Formats	Standard Compact Disk (Red Book) Resolution 16 Bit Sample Rate 44.1 kHz Number of Channels 2 Modulation EFM
Weight	26 kg / 57 Ibs

MBL Link: https://www.mbl.de/en/electronics/reference-line/1621a
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Let us know if we can answer questions about the MBL 1625A. We’re happy to discuss compatibility with your system, your musical tastes as well as your room characteristics. With 20+ years of experience, we’re always happy to provide in depth, honest assistance.

Regarding payment methods, we can accept most major credit cards or Paypal, however a 3.6 percent fee will be applied. Wire transfer or certified bank checks are accepted. Further, certain states may be subject to sales tax. (Ask for details).

Thanks for looking!

The Audio Shoppe, Hingham MA, [email protected], 781-987-3414