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MBL: single 9008A to drive 101e - bad idea?

I would really like to buy a set of MBL's (101E mk2 + a pair of 9008A's) but my budget is a bit tight for now so I am considering buying a single 9008A for now and adding to make a pair later on. I know that using a single 9008A in stereo mode is not a recommended setup because of the degradation in sound quality, but this is really all I can afford for now. Or is this a really bad idea?

Theses are my choices, any help would be greatly appreciated!

1. 101E mk2 + one 9008A + 1531CD + Denon AVR 3808 as preamp
2. 111F + pair of 9008A + 1531CD + Denon AVR 3808 as preamp
3. 111F + pair of 9007 + 1531CD + 6010 preamp
4. 111F + single 9008A + 1531CD + 6010 premap
or any other ideas?

Thanks so much!! =)

FYI My listening music is usually vocals and classical, and my listening setup will be in a pretty open space 5m wide x 12m deep
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gregm
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Since you ask and have 60m2 for listening, I join Dev in choosing the 101. If you like their amps then by all means get the stereo & listen at moderate amplitude.

Ultimately, however, you'll be let down by the pre (the Denon is OK as pro).
So, I would suggest you consider cheaper amplification for now. Buy anything that's half way decent; a 500W cav, for example) and do some research work on the pre.

I find that cheaper amps can always be used later on; for subwoofers, second systems, etc...

Remember, classical is difficult to reproduce!
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