Hi Jackaroe,
I have a similar system to yours, Transporter, MBL 6010D, 1611F, 9008a's, driving a pair of Kharma Mini Exquisites. I'm using all Kubala-Sosna Emotion throughout with great success. I guess you could say that the sound is very analog like, musical, liquid, organic, coherent, and a tad on the dark side, but not as dark as the Tara's. The Kubalas also control the bass really well and are very balanced from top to bottom.
K-S has also just released their Elation Series, which I haven't heard yet, but they're supposed to be better in every area. Well, I guess that means it's time to start saving money again, as I've heard they're big bucks. Does it ever end?
BTW, I prefer my MBL 6010D Preamp in Balanced mode. The improvement for me was instantaneous, like a few minutes. I then proceeded to compare both for about a week just to torture myself further, and I still preferred it balanced. I thought it sounded quieter with a blacker background in balanced mode, with a little more air between the instruments.
I have a similar system to yours, Transporter, MBL 6010D, 1611F, 9008a's, driving a pair of Kharma Mini Exquisites. I'm using all Kubala-Sosna Emotion throughout with great success. I guess you could say that the sound is very analog like, musical, liquid, organic, coherent, and a tad on the dark side, but not as dark as the Tara's. The Kubalas also control the bass really well and are very balanced from top to bottom.
K-S has also just released their Elation Series, which I haven't heard yet, but they're supposed to be better in every area. Well, I guess that means it's time to start saving money again, as I've heard they're big bucks. Does it ever end?
BTW, I prefer my MBL 6010D Preamp in Balanced mode. The improvement for me was instantaneous, like a few minutes. I then proceeded to compare both for about a week just to torture myself further, and I still preferred it balanced. I thought it sounded quieter with a blacker background in balanced mode, with a little more air between the instruments.