Comments re: MSB Director upgrade cost, additional hardware and cables


I know MSB Technology is about innovation, advanced design, state of the art products, etc. but the new MSB Director upgrade price is HIGHER than what I expected. I never thought my next MSB Premier DAC upgrade would cost this much and require a third box and more cables. To be honest, it is troubling that the next MSB Premier DAC upgrade requires a $14,500 expenditure, another box, more cables, etc.

Of course, I understand that technology dictates the upgrade requirements to achieve the next level of sound quality and the associated price. Please note that my Bricasti M21 DAC upgrade was for a new board. My Cost was $1,000 and the sound quality was ‘substantially’ improved. This upgrade makes sense and is an example of Bricasti supporting its customers purchase and investment.

In any case, I am not thrilled with MSB’s very expensive upgrade path for my MSB Premier DAC and will keep my Premier DAC, as is, since it already sounds excellent. Thanks.

A similar email was sent to MSB Technology for their comments. I also know that information on the new MSB Director is limited and being developed. The Director upgrade price for their more expensive DAC models are around $24,500.

hgeifman
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A little confused.  Does the Director make reclockers and switches ( for example, the Innuos Phoenix USB and Net) unnecessary?

@jjss49 , i upgraded my Analog to the Discrete.  The Discrete has more resolution and a better soundstage width. But the Analog had better soundstage depth.  I am very happy with the Discrete, but to my ears anyway, the Analog is a great DAC and worth keeping!