MSB price increase

...probably because this DAC holds it own just fine against $5K - $8K DACs. It ain't pretty but it's very very good. I owned one and the only reason I sold it is because I'm getting a $5K (list) Cary CD-306 CD player. You can still get the MSB Gold Link III for under $1300 from a couple dealers who advertise right here on Audiogon.com but I don't know for how long.

Hi Abecollins,
I heard the increase in price is about $600! Is it worth that extra amount!
Rgds,
Ramesh

Hello Ramesh,
It's a bargain at $1300 and I think MSB realized this and raised the price. It's still a great DAC at $1895 but getting a little expensive compared to some very good all in one CD players. I sold mine mainly because I wanted to reduce the clutter. I hope I don't regret my decision. You can still buy the MSB Gold Link III for <$1300 new but you can find the Perpetual DAC for less. Its also a good DAC but for my system I chose the MSB. It really depends on what you're looking for. I found the MSB to add more slam and detail at the bottom end and warmed up the midrange a little which is what my system needed. Would I buy another MSB Gold Link III for $1895? Probably not but for $1300 or less (used) I would do it again for sure.