MSB is appealing since it give you the option of an internal renderer or a myriad of first rate inputs giving you lots of choice. It is also neutral to a hair warm of neutral and will show up in any system that way.
i agree with this 100%
MSB DAC's Popularity
Hello All,
I would appreciate some insight on the above. I'm in the market for a DAC with volume control and am exploring the Discrete or Premier. I question the lack of reviews and even dialog on AGon? The limited reviews that appear portray stellar performers; however, not many exist on the used market. Are they so good that no one sells? Or, is the price/performance not commensurate and nobody buys? I do love the future-proofing built into their designs! Could you please share your experiences with those who own or have auditioned? I'm looking for an end-game product, if that is even possible in digital.
Thanks!
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I just upgraded the firmware in my MSB Premier DAC to version 19.14 and it was very easy. The software upgrade is on their web site in the support tab by product. Please read the MSB firmware upgrade instructions carefully. I copied the software upgrade file to a flash drive, inserted it in my Aurender and ran it. The software upgrade ran very smooth and there were no issues. Please turn your volume on so you can hear the instructions, etc. The screen said 19.14 and everything works. Amazing. |
The “rendering” is an internal streaming module. A streamer built in the DAC. Think of it as a network bridge, a streamer (fed by Ethernet cable), but in a modular form, that you can insert into the DAC. In simplified terms, the MSB DAC has a slot, where you can insert their removable/ swappable modules, such as the Ethernet streaming module (the renderer), the USB B input module, and so on. I hope this helps
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