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MBL 9008 Stereo Power Amplifier - Consignment
Condition: Used. Good, some marks and scratches (See photos)
Includes: Power Cable Only (No Box)
SN: 17423
Made in Germany
Includes 7 day warranty
Overview
Built as a fully discrete, dual-mono design within a single chassis per channel, MBL's 9008 delivers serious current reserves and impressive stability across the frequency spectrum. The design has clearly been optimised for ultra-wide bandwidth and linearity.
MBL’s proprietary amplifier topology combines high-current output stages with a generously specified power supply. A substantial transformer and extensive capacitor offer quick dynamic swings without compression, even into low-impedance loads. Precision thermal management and a clean internal layout minimise noise and distortion, with balanced internal circuitry and short signal paths.
Designed and manufactured in Germany to the highest standards, the MBL 9008 is often demonstrated with MBL’s Radialstrahler designs.
Specification
Peak Pulse Power: 2.200 / 1.200 W (2 Ohm)
Rated Power : 1.000 / 330 W (2 Ohm) | 840 / 210 W (4 Ohm) | 440 / 130 W (8 Ohm)
Output Voltage max.: 100 / 50 V peak
Output Current max.: 40 A peak
S/N ratio unweighted: 114 / 113 dB
S/N ratio A-weighted: 118 / 123 dB
Frequency Response: DC – 200 / 320 kHz
Distortion:
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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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