Network Player C41

For audiophiles seeking unparalleled sound quality and a seamless music streaming experience, the MBL C41 Network Player stands as the epitome of digital excellence. Equipped with a state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter and our proprietary MBL True Peak technology, the C41 ensures your music is reproduced with utmost fidelity and naturalness.

What sets the C41 apart is the innovative MBL Core Volume Control technology, a groundbreaking advancement developed by MBL. This technology allows for volume adjustment at unprecedented levels of quality, ensuring that your listening experience is not only pristine but also dynamically responsive to your control.

The C41 is designed to work harmoniously with a variety of streaming partners, including ROON1, UPNP/DLNA, Audirvāna, Airplay/Shairport, Tidal*, Spotify*, and Qobuz*, putting your favorite music at your fingertips. Its extensive array of inputs and outputs ensures easy integration into existing hi-fi systems, making it a versatile addition to your audio setup. With its built-in volume control, the C41 can act as the control center in hi-fi chains that use purely digital sources, eliminating the need for a separate preamplifier.

Embrace the future of audio with the MBL C41 Network Player. Your next audiophile adventure begins here, where technology meets tradition in the pursuit of perfect sound.

£ 7, 820


The C41 at a glance

  • High flexibility due to various inputs and outputs

  • State-of-the-art DA-converter with MBL True Peak technology

  • Resolution and sampling rates up to 24 bit / 192 kHz as well as DSD64

  • Integrated volume control with rotary knob on the front of the housing

  • Display of title information on VFD display

  • Control of the streaming servers via smart keys on the front of the housing

  • Wide range of usable streaming services: Roon, UPNP, Tidal*, Spotify*, Qobuz* (*Q4/2023)

  • Streaming from smart phone via Airplay/Shairport

  • Possibility to connect PC/Mac via USB audio input

  • Easy expandability and updateability through online updates

  • MBL SmartLink for simple and comprehensive system operation and integration


Technical Specifications

Sample rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.2 kHz, 192 kHz, DSD64
Resolution 16 / 24 bit
Inputs 1 x S/P-DIF (RCA) 1 x Toslink (Snap-In) 1 x AES/EBU (XLR) 1 x USB Audio (USB type B)
Outputs 1 x S/PDIF digital output (RCA) 1 x analog balanced output (XLR) 1 x analog unbalanced output (RCA)
Other Inputs/Outputs Network (RJ45) MBL SmartLink 1.0 SD-Slot for updates
Weight 15,5 kg / 34.2 Ibs