If the chirping sound during FF/REW bothers you, you should implement the Autio Mute that Mr. Wu had suggested above. Otherwise, it is normal to hear the chirping when fast winding the tape even with tape lifter working. With modern tape (especially SM900), it can get loud so I try not to let...
Thanks, Mike for your report of the Kings of Swing with Paul Sawtelle concert on Friday night. Let me add some details of the project that might be interesting.
Live on-site recording expertise was graciously provided by Dr. Phillip Chance who prefers music over practicing medicine. Dr. Chance...
Hi Tango,
Mike alerted me about your A820 issue. One of the first thing to do when the machine goes into Stop mode by itself is to check the LCD status display for any error messages. The message will help point to where the fault originated. Then also look under the machine for the row of...
I was reminded by FaceBook with a photo from 9 years ago of my room with the 101E MkIIs. Thus, MBLs are more than 10 years old since I had purchased them. Pleasantly surprising that 101E MkIIs are still current model even after ten years. Who else has such a long product life for speakers...
I never had the 6010D in my setup. I guess it was because the "audiophile" in me didn't think much of the Opamp based design in 6010D. However at the end, if it sounds good with the rest of the MBL gear who's to argue? I plan to get one sooner or later.
So I don't know if the new DarTzeel I...
I recently corresponded with MBL North America for info on possible new MBL preamp that will replace 6010D but Jeremy said there's no plan for a new preamp.