MBL
N11 Preamplifier

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The refined heart of your audio system. This high-performance preamplifier provides a transparent and detailed sound with a wide range of inputs, giving you precise control and an exceptional listening experience for all your music.

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Overview

The MBL N11 Preamplifier, a distinguished component from MBL’s Noble Line, serves as the sophisticated control hub for high-end audio systems. Handcrafted in Germany, it embodies MBL’s philosophy of uncompromising sound quality and luxurious design. The N11 features MBL’s innovative “Unity Gain” technology, optimizing the signal path for modern high-output sources, resulting in astonishing transparency, reduced noise, and extended dynamic range.

Precision is paramount, with a stepper-motor-driven analog potentiometer ensuring perfectly balanced volume control. The preamplifier boasts comprehensive connectivity, including multiple balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) inputs, dual output groups, and an optional, high-quality internal phono stage. Its elegant facade houses a crisp 5-inch TFT display and intuitive “Smart Keys” for seamless operation, complemented by MBL’s SmartLink system integration.

The N11’s robust, meticulously finished chassis not only presents a stunning aesthetic but also provides essential stability for its advanced single-gain stage circuitry. It delivers a neutral, dynamically rich, and highly resolving sonic performance, allowing the listener to delve deeply into the music with unparalleled clarity and presence, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of any discerning audio setup.

- Offers a variety of inputs and outputs to ensure total flexibility and universality
- UNITY GAIN function for improved transparency and resolution of music through a lower
noise floor and greater dynamic range
- In- and Outputs with XLR priority to maximize common mode rejection
- Single stage gain with high bandwidth and extremely low noise and distortion
- Analogue volume control via stepping motor and potentiometer
- Unused inputs can be deactivated, eliminating interference with the input selection
- Simple selection of the music source by intelligently managed inputs from all connected
devices (eg CD-DAC)
- The maximum volume during power-on can be limited by a simple menu setting, to prevent dangerously high levels (eg protection of children's ears)
- Two separate line output groups
- 5’’ color TFT display, 6 smart keys
- MBL SmartLink version 2.0, employed to network MBL devices with the exchange of status information
- Intelligent remote control concept for easy operation
- SD-card slot for easy firmware and display content update
- “Made in Germany” development and production made in MBL’s own factory in Berlin
Inputs/Outputs:
- 7 analog inputs (2 x CD RCA, 2 x Aux RCA, 1 x Processor in RCA, 2 x Balanced In XLR)
- Optional phono input or additional balanced XLR input
- Ground terminal for connected phono devices
- 5 variable analogue outputs in two separate output groups:
- Group 1: 2 x Variable Out RCA & 1 x Balanced Out XLR
- Group 2: 1 x Variable Out RCA & 1 x Balanced Out XLR
- 2 fixed analogue outputs (1 x Out RCA, 1 x Balanced Out XLR)
- 2 MBL SmartLink connectors (RJ45)

Device:
Width: 45,0 cm / 17.7 in
Depth: (w/o cables): 45,0 cm / 17.7 in
Height: 15,0 cm / 5.9 in

Packaging:
Width: 58cm / 22.8 in
Depth: 52cm / 20.5 in
Height: 33cm / 13.0 in

Orders ship Sunday through Friday from our offices in Dubai, UAE.

In-stock products typically ship within 48 hours and should be expected to arrive in 3-4 business days. Orders outside of the UAE should be expected to arrive in 5-7 business days.

Pre-order and backorder products will state the approximate delivery timeline beside the Add To Cart button.

If you would like to place a custom order, chat with our specialists for a guided shopping experience. Once your order has been placed, a timeline will be provided depending on your order details.

- Free delivery within the UAE
- Shipping charges will be calculated upon checkout for orders outside of the UAE (Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & Qatar).
- Taxes and duties are calculated according to the applicable laws of the state or country an item is shipped to and are the customer's responsibility.

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Installation charges are applicable and can be paid upon delivery for our clients based in Dubai.

- Installation Charges: AED 450 Per Hour
- Speaker Cables: AED 32 Per Meter
- Trunking: AED 10 Per Meter

For clients based outside of the UAE, please contact our specialists and we will share an estimate based on your requirements.