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Description :
Built from ground up, the beautiful MBL 1431 cd player was designed for the audiophile music lover. It has a piano black front panel with gold plated buttons, aluminum top to reflect both elegance and sturdy design. Featuring an upsampling function, premium power supply with toroidal transformer, extremely solid mechanics, hermetically sealed drive and solid materials, the MBL 1431 is anything but a compromise. The upsampling function enables the conversion of the digital signal from 16-bit / 44.1 kHz to the DVD standard of 24-bit / 96 kHz. No quality was sacrificed or compromised in making the player.

The MBL 1431 cd player brings a new lease of life to CDs and opens up a stunning musical spectrum. It enchants with a colorful and vivid playback of music. It has exquisite sense of the high ranges, delicate in the bass domain, charming vocals and crisp twangs. There is a natural tune to it and can be listened for a long period of time without feeling tired. The structured soundstage is large, especially a width that extends all the way to the wall, and reverb recordings fill the space with natural and realistic performance. The MBL 1431 CD player acquaints audience with new listening dimensions and makes listening a truly enjoyable experience.

Specifications :
Digital-to-Analog Converter.................Advanced segment architecture
Sampling (f)......................................44.1kHz
                  .....................................Upsampling: 96kHz
Resolution........................................16 bit linear
               ........................................Upsampling: 24 bit linear
Signal-to-Noise Ratio........................109dB / 111dB
Digital Outputs
Connection.......................................RCA
Output Impedance.............................75 ohms
Open Circuit Voltage.........................1.0Vp-p
Operating Voltage.............................0.5Vp-p
Analog Outputs
Connection......................................1 RCA, 1 XLR
Frequency Range.............................DC: 20 kHz, +0 / -0.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio........................>110dB
Dynamic Range................................>96.5dB
Channel Separation..........................>110dB at 1kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion..................0.002% at 1kHz
Output Level.....................................2V at 1kHz
Output Impedance............................100 ohms
General
Power Consumption..........................<50 VA max
Line Voltage.....................................230/115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions(w x d x h).......................45 x 41 x 12.5 cm
Weight............................................10kg

Miscellaneous :
Matching.........................................MBL 7006 Integrated Amplifier
XLR Outputs....................................Yes
Remote...........................................Yes
Manual............................................Yes
Made In...........................................Germany
Condition.........................................9/10

Product Information :
http://www.mbl-audio.com/en/Produkcija/col3/Players/_24.html (Manfacturer's Website)
http://www.mbl-audio.com/image/File/mbl.pdf (Specifications)

Reviews :
http://blog.yam.com/hifihivi/article/30148821 (Chinese)
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/digital-sources/cd-players/mbl/1431/prd_451436_1586crx.aspx