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MSB Diamond DAC V

Looking to try a MSB Diamond V Dac with Diamond Power Base Volume Control and Renderer. As a side note I have had the opportunity to enjoy the Lampizator Pacific, Esoteric Grandioso K1 my 2 favorites, DCS Vivaldi, Chord Dave but never tried the MSB. I was told that it's is a must listen to before I pull the ultimate trigger.

Please feel free to comment on your thoughts regarding what i can expect from the MSB Diamond DAC V.

Thanks. 
blumartini
rfc
35 posts
 
I would say look at the dCS Bartok first, and I am a MSB owner......

For the features it has, ease of use, fantastic sound quality, that can be adjusted with filter settings, dCS known track record for meaningful software updates, can be upgraded via Rossini Clock latter, and the superb OS for streaming is simply second to none for the price.
jetter
3,118 posts
 
It makes sense to listen to those above that have experience living with the MSB before anyone else who has not actually owned the units you are considering.
djones51
4,947 posts
 

@tomic601

@gregm what is the other DAC ? I have no reason to doubt and would love to learn
He mentioned the Ideon Absolute in his first post.

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kalali
1,977 posts
 
"Personally, I wouldn’t be buying anything at that price level without an audition..."

Best advice so far.
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blumartini OP
224 posts
 
All well taken. I’ve heard the Bartok is a must listen to and very interesting that no one mentioned Lumin X1? I am trying to best my ps audio perfectwave with bridge 2 and drop the preamp. Hate to do a lateral. I’m also circling the Gryphon Diablo 300 to mate the dac with and call it a day.

Thoughts



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