CD Player/Transport Reviews

1611HR: Fully balanced digital/analog converter with 24-bit delta-sigma DACs, and full remote control. Digital inputs: two each of ST, TosLink, AES/EBU, RCA, BNC. Analog inputs: one (RCA and XLR). Digital outputs: two RCA S/PDIF. Analog outputs, fixed volume: 1 balanced, 2 unbalanced. Analog outputs, variable volume: 1 balanced, 2 unbalanced. Rotary analog volume control.
Dimensions: 18.72" (480mm) W by 5.85" (150mm) H by 16.77" (430mm) D. Weight: 33 lbs (15kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 21718.
Price: $15,500. Variable analog output: $2900; analog input: $690. Approximate number of dealers: 10.
Manufacturer: MBL-Akustikgerate GmbH, Einemstr. 20A, D-10785 Berlin, Germany. Tel: (49) 030-851-80-74. Fax: (49) 030-851-80-62. US distributor: mbl of America, 8730 E. Via de la Luna, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Tel: (602) 991-8001. Fax: (602) 991-8797. Web: www.mbl-hifi.com.