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MSB Analog DAC experience

I am considering the MSB Analog DAC to add computer audio and streaming to my system. I demo'd an MSB and am pretty impressed. I would like anyone's experience concerning need for volume control, I plan of keeping my preamp, upgraded power supply etc. Thanks.
davt
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davt OP
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Anybody?
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mapman
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Looks nice. NEver heard of it before though.

If you heard it and liked it, I'd say give it a try. I doubt it could sound anything but good.

Only caveat is to know if you have any recourse with the vendor if you don't like it for any reason. I tend to shy away from any vendor if they do not have a solid customer satisfaction policy these days. Too many fish in the sea to ever have to muck with poor customer service these days.
drubin
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As I'm sure you know, the volume control option can only be added when the unit is initially built. Even if you don't plan to use it, I think having it will improve the resale appeal of the unit, should that time ever come.
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mitch4t
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After configuring the unit I'd like from their site, I was approaching $15k. Yikes!
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bhobba
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I personally am not a fan of the MSB DAC, but that really isn't germane to the volume control issue. In my, I would have to say fairly extensive experience, except for very expensive pre's like the AR Ref, you are better off direct connecting and using the volume control in a player on your computer.

Thanks
Bill
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