MSB Technology
MSB Premier DAC
With four prime DACs, MSB yields an unmatched level of detail, reproducing the musicality, soundstage, and texture of an original performance, bringing the artist to you.
A fully balanced, ultra-high precision, discrete ladder DAC architecture ensures each note tells a story. The end result is a digital experience defying expectations.
The Prime DAC Module
With four prime DACs, MSB yield's an unmatched level of detail, reproducing the musicality, soundstage, and texture of an original performance, bringing the artist to you. A fully balanced, ultra-high precision, discrete ladder DAC architecture ensures each note tells a story. Additionally, MSB’s robust in-house design enables the finest quality playback of PCM and native DSD, while their low impedance circuitry drives your amplification directly without adding coloration or buffering noise. The end result is a digital experience defying expectations.
A Display for the Listening Chair
Equipped with high-visibility and a wide viewing angle, the display is both easy-to-read and stunning, exhibiting MSB’s love for intuitive features. The LED display, slaved to the audio clock, is refreshed between data processing to drastically reduce electrical interference. The in-house discrete design is then constructed into its own shielded CNC pocket for optimal isolation. Sit back and be immersed.
Engaging with the Future
MSB thrives off the innovation required to meet consumer demands. MSB is constantly improving digital input modules to stay at the forefront of the high-end audio industry, ensuring you are always equipped with the most current digital file formats and interfaces. Focusing on the network renderer and USB input, your audio tech will be on the cutting edge. Put simply, your DAC is ready for the future.
A Better USB Solution
The Pro USB was developed to offer a multi part USB solution that features complete electrical isolation and all the performance of MSB’s proprietary Pro ISL input. The Pro USB is offered as a stand alone module for users who already have an MSB DAC that is equipped with a Pro ISL input as well as a starter kit with a Pro ISL input and everything you need to get up and running.
- Complete electrical isolation
- Up to 32 bit – 768kHz
- MQA decoding
- Up to 8 X DSD
- Up to 1km lossless transmission
Superior Streaming
The MSB Renderer was developed using an in-house hardware design running an ultra low noise A5 processor for optimal audio playback performance. Over the air updates will ensure that your renderer always has the latest capabilities and ultimate convenience.
- Up to 32 bit – 768kHz
- MQA decoding
- Roon Endpoint
- Up to 4X DSD
- UPnP Protocol
- DLNA Protocol
Femto 93 Clock
MSB’s clock module architecture is built with the customer in mind—they made the Premier clock user-upgradable, ensuring future updates are simple and streamlined. Each Premier DAC comes with the Femto 93 Clock featuring a thermally-stabilised custom crystal design.
Hybrid Volume
The Premier DAC comes equipped with a high-performance XLR or optimized RCA output module that’s fully shielded. This user- replaceable module provides a buffer-less 150Ω output impedance suitable for driving any amplification. Proprietary advanced hybrid analog/digital volume technology allows for a clean and immersive listening experience you have to hear to fully believe.
Premier Powerbase
Built to accommodate modular components, the Premier Powerbase is highly adaptive, offering two dual-link power connectors, supplying four isolated power supplies. Make it your own—with the addition of dual low-noise shielded transformers, optimized power filtering, enhanced grounding and high-performance regulators, your DAC will be un-rivaled in its performance.
CNC Billet Chassis
Starting with a 42lb plate of ‘Kaiser Select Precision Plate’, the chassis is machined in MSB’s own in-house CNC shop. After more than six hours of machining, more than half of the aluminium is removed, resulting in a 11lb finished product. The integration of these premium ‘Select’ metal, gives them the highest quality anodized finishes on the market.
Completely Modular
Paired with performance increases, MSB’s modular design ethos increases flexibility for future updates and product support, guaranteeing a long-term product investment. As you pursue higher levels of playback, an MSB upgrade path is always available to help drive your own desire for innovation. Whether it’s a software update or a leading-edge modular component, they are here to help the most valued aspect of MSB—their customers.
The MSB Remote
When MSB set out to make the MSB remote, the design was built from the ground up. Stainless steel buttons arrayed around an elegant volume wheel to optimize performance and response. California crafted in-house from an aluminium billet, the enclosure feels solid yet refined. Tailored for both the transport and the DAC’s daily use, the remote brings you closer to the music you love.
Anodized Finishes
Elegant yet commanding, MSB finishes are available in a matte silver or matte black anodize. These products include their in-house designed viton feet, but any audiophile M6X1 foot can be installed to personalise your system.
Supported Formats (Input dependent) | : | 44.1kHz to 3,072kHz PCM up to 32 bits |
: | 1xDSD, 2xDSD, 4xDSD, 8xDSD | |
: | Supports DSD via DoP on all inputs | |
Digital Inputs | : | 3 x Advanced isolated input module slots |
Clock Input | : | 1 x Clock Module slot |
XLR Analog Outputs | : | 3.57Vrms Maximum |
: | 150Ω Balanced | |
: | Galvanically isolated | |
Volume Control | : | 1dB steps (Range 0 - 106). |
: | Volume Control can be disabled in the menu. | |
Display | : | Discrete LED audio clock synchronous display |
: | Adjustable brightness and auto-off feature | |
Controls | : | Isolated RS-232 |
: | IR Remote | |
: | Front panel interface | |
Power Consumption | : | 45 Watts with fully configured Premier DAC |
Chassis Dimensions | : | 43.2 x 30.5 x 5.1 cm (WxDxH) (without feet) |
Stack Height | : | 6.8 cm |
Product Feet | : | M6X1 Thread |
Included Accessories | : | User Manual |
: | MSB Remote | |
: | USB Charging Cable | |
: | Dual-Link Power Splitter | |
The Premier Powerbase | ||
AC Voltage | : | 100V (Fixed) |
: | 120/240V (Auto Switching) | |
Power Consumption | : | 45 Watts with fully configured Premier DAC |
Chassis Dimensions | : | 43.2 x 30.5 x 5.1 cm (WxDxH) (without feet) |
Stack Height | : | 6.8 cm |
Weight | : | 8.2 Kg |
Product Feet | : | M6X1 Thread |
Included Accessories | : | Grounding Cable |
: | IEC Power Cord | |
: | 2 x Dual-Link Power Cables |