[cconnaker]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif From the pictures it looks like they're using XLO Electric cables.

I think you are correct. I will ask my Wadia contact.

 

[cconnaker]

For those of you interested I posted my image gallery from day 2 at CES. On the second day I started in the high end audio rooms in the Venetian then moved to the main CES area in the convention center. There were a ton of things going on over there including the auto electronics area. I included some shots of a few neat cars that were on display and some very nice McIntosh car audio equipment. My personal favorites of the entire day have to be the the three B&W speakers on display, including the original Nautilus, and the "patriotic" turntables.

Here is a link to the gallery CES Day 2: High End Audio Photo Gallery | Computer Audiophile

 

[lisnalee]

Thanks for the pics.

 

[tom hankins]

Thanks, wish I had one of those new Ayre preamps.

 

[krmathis]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[cconnaker]

Hey Head-Fiers - my 3rd and final CES high end gallery is now online. Here is a link to the gallery CES Day 3: High End Audio Photo Gallery | Computer Audiophile

 

[Acoustic Chef]

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Originally Posted by oicdn /img/forum/go_quote.gif What???

Exactly..

 

[milkpowder]

What is that monster called anyway, the mbl Extreme or something? I've never actually seen one of those in real life, nor do mbl show it on their website. Does anyone have any specifications?

As far as I can tell, it is a glorified quad 101E in two towers. I like!

It's also interesting that they bother toeing these speakers in since the tweeters, midrange and woofer Radialstrahlers radiate sound in all directions. Only the bass tower is dynamic, but subwoofers aren't anywhere near as direction-specific as conventional cone tweeters/mid-ranges.

Definitely one of my favourite speakers to listen to.

Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Audio Addict]

Nice pictures, thanks for sharing with us Head-Fiers.

 

[cconnaker]

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Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is that monster called anyway, the mbl Extreme or something? I've never actually seen one of those in real life, nor do mbl show it on their website. Does anyone have any specifications? As far as I can tell, it is a glorified quad 101E in two towers. I like! It's also interesting that they bother toeing these speakers in since the tweeters, midrange and woofer Radialstrahlers radiate sound in all directions. Only the bass tower is dynamic, but subwoofers aren't anywhere near as direction-specific as conventional cone tweeters/mid-ranges. Thanks so much for sharing!

I can't remember what they called it I had never seen them in real life either so I had them on the to of my list to check out. I love your comment about toeing them in!

One of these days I am going to give the Sonus Fabers another chance. I haven't liked the sound of them in the past, but maybe they take time to get used to. Surely one of the best looking products available.

 

[cconnaker]

Oh yeah, the MBL 101 X-treme and they are 3,600 lbs.