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Angeboten wird „C31“ von MBL als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „CD Geräte“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1876995870 endet am 09.09.2026 um 12:29 Uhr.
At €3,500, this used MBL C31 sits just above the 75th percentile (€3,210) of our recent EUR comparable listings, making it an ambitious but not unreasonable ask compared to the median of €2,913. While it exceeds the typical market by roughly €590, the price remains within the upper bound of current demand rather than straying into outlier territory, so it’s fair to call it a strong-but-not-bargain opportunity for a buyer who values condition and provenance.
The C31 is a revered high-end CD player/DAC that blurs the line between transport and converter, offering slot-drive loading plus USB, Toslink, and SPDIF inputs with RCA and XLR outputs. Its sound is widely praised for clarity, depth, and musicality, making it a timeless digital source for serious systems. With original box, packing, and remote included, this listing offers meaningful upside in completeness and care—key factors that justify leaning toward the higher end of the used range when the unit is in good EUR condition.
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MBL stands as a German high-end audio manufacturer founded in 1979 by three engineers—Meletzky, Beinecke, and Lehnhardt—whose initials form the company name. The brand emerged from Berlin with a singular vision: to create loudspeakers that distribute sound omnidirectionally in a 360-degree pattern, a radical departure from conventional speaker design. This breakthrough technology, called the Radialstrahler (radial emitter), debuted at the 1979 IFA Berlin trade fair and immediately captured the audio world's attention with its distinctive "rocket" shape and room-filling acoustic performance.
MBL's product portfolio centers on high-end loudspeakers and premium audio electronics, with the company maintaining complete in-house manufacturing of all components and speakers near Berlin. The brand has built its reputation on precision engineering combined with handcrafted assembly, ensuring meticulous quality control across its lineup. While loudspeakers remain the cornerstone of MBL's identity, the company has expanded into complementary electronics to serve discerning audiophiles seeking integrated solutions.
Positioned firmly in the luxury high-end segment, MBL commands respect among serious collectors and enthusiasts willing to invest substantially in audio excellence. The brand's nearly five-decade heritage, German manufacturing credentials, and pioneering omnidirectional speaker technology have established MBL as a globally recognized leader in high-fidelity audio. The company's commitment to in-house production and its role in shaping the modern high-end audio industry underscore its status as a premium, innovation-driven manufacturer rather than a mass-market player.
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