Reference Line
The Pinnacle Class
Reference Line
The Pinnacle Class
Reference Line
The creation of a legend
Research and development can deliver game-changing outcomes when aiming for the best possible result within a clearly defined framework. This is how the Reference Line was born – from a laser-like focus on achieving the best. With no constraints, no limits, and no apologies. Built to last, designed to perform. For connoisseurs who expect nothing less than perfection without compromising materials, workmanship, aesthetics or sound. Audiophiles who want to live their sonic dreams.
The MBL Reference Line is the ultimate statement. Shimmering black-and-gold* objects d’art made from the finest materials, commanding respect and admiration before the first note even sounds. The tactile feel of switches and controls alone makes the heart beat faster for anyone who appreciates peerless design and the unsurpassed assembly of high-end materials – all in the historic tradition of skilled German craftsmanship.
The defining moment is when the first sounds float through the air; when crystalline notes flood the room and cast a spell – musical perfection with calm authority and ethereal buoyancy complemented by warm, expressive timbres. The listener can only guess how this extraordinarily clear music is produced, and speculate as to what goes on behind the massive, gold-bar-thick front panels. It is here where ingenious digital circuitry and state-of-the-art technology meet in the rarefied heights of tonal perfection. Precious metals, delicate alloys and rare-earth materials come together in a configuration that’s been optimized through time, experience, and MBL knowhow.
Legends are born out of a quest for perfection. Meet the legendary components of the MBL Reference Line.
*Reference Line components are available in Piano-Black, Piano-White, or Piano-Silver with a choice of gold or chrome plated accents.
CD Transport 1621 A
$ 33,400
- High-Tech Optimized Standard Compact Disc (Red Book) Top Loader Drive
- Solid housing cover to protect against sound influences, chatter torque and rotational resonances
- Device housing milled from solid brass block
- Internal drive on solid sub-chassis utilizing sandwich technology on vibration-damped suspension
- Elaborately designed stabilizer for firm hold of the CD and unsurpassed smoothness
D/A Converter 1611 F
$ 34,200
- Single Stage Digital-to-Analog Converter with Multi Level Delta Sigma Converter Unit
- MBL True Peak Technology for elimination of mastering inaccuracies
- Natural timbre of all instruments due to extremely low harmonic distortion and group runtime-optimized digital and analog filters
- Extremely high signal-to-noise ratio of 117 dB
- Perfect partner to the MBL 1621 A CD drive
- Optional MBL Roon-Ready module available
Preamplifier 6010 D
$ 32,400
- The unbeaten classic among preamplifiers
- Input level trims allow independent control of all inputs
- Potentiometer with effective synchronisation of both channels, electrostatically and magnetically shielded
- Massive precision-touch knobs for input selection and volume control
Power Amplifier 9008 A
$ 35,100 per unit
- Classic mono-power amplifier consisting of a combination of Class A and Class AB amplifiers
- Can also be used as a stereo power amplifier
- Direct and high-precision signal processing through direct push-pull technology
- Extremely quiet signal mass due to fully balanced signal flow from input to output
- Tonal fine tuning through two separately switchable mains transformers
Power Amplifier 9011
$ 64,100 per unit
- Superlative high-end mono power amplifiers
- Combination of Class A and Class AB amplifiers
- Unbeatable resolution and presentation of the finest musical nuances
- Sound tuning through three separately switchable main transformers
- Incredible 50 amp output current for unwavering fidelity in playback
Recommended Loudspeakers
Well-balanced complete systems
- Reference Line
- Noble Line
- Cadenza Line
- RL-01RL
01$ 261,200 - RL-02RL
02$ 331,400 - RL-03RL
03$ 319,200 - RL-04RL
04$ 447,400 - RX-01RX
01$ 638,400 - RX-02RX
02$ 754,400
- NL-01NL
01$ 56,190 - NL-02NL
02$ 68,480 - NL-03NL
03$ 79,800 - NL-04NL
04$ 96,100 - NL-05NL
05$ 117,700 - NL-06NL
06$ 109,200 - NL-07NL
07$ 130,800 - NL-08NL
08$ 168,800 - NL-09NL
09$ 210,400
- CL-01CL
01$ 37,490 - CL-02CL
02$ 44,690 - CL-03CL
03$ 49,780 - CL-04CL
04$ 56,980 - CL-05CL
05$ 68,180 - CL-06CL
06$ 68,300 - CL-07CL
07$ 79,500 - CL-08CL
08$ 92,600 - CL-09CL
09$ 36,990 - CL-10CL
10$ 49,280 - CL-11CL
11$ 60,480 - CL-12CL
12$ 71,800