MSB Technology has been at the forefront of DAC and amplifier technology for many years. Some words from MSB:
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"MSB has begun its second year as a WBF sponsor. WBF is a high quality resource for hobbyists to communicate directly, compare notes, and share ideas. MSB is proud to be a contributor and a member of this great community.

MSB has been in the digital audio business for over 25 years. In 1999 MSB introduced the first ladder DAC modules. These modules were the core engine featured in a new high end DAC called the Platinum one. Over the next 8 years the Platinum One evolved to the Platinum Three with upgrades available back to Platinum One owners.

In 2009 to 2015 MSB produced the DAC IV, DAC IV Plus and DAC V with upgrades available to DAC IV owners. In 2015 MSB introduced the Select DAC with the Reference, Premier and Discrete DACs soon to follow. These newest DACs are the most flexible yet being highly upgradeable using firmware, plug in modules, and other upgrade programs through an MSB dealer.

One of the missions has always been to design DACs using the best science and importantly, the best measurements. MSB’s lab continuously pursues new and better measurement techniques to prove new designs and to see the ultra low numbers that elude most off the shelf audio measurement equipment. The majority of sonic accomplishments over the years have been the result of newly invented designs and extraordinary levels of measurement. Decision by listening is much less than one would think."

"With a focus on “Made in the USA” products, we have brought manufacturing in-house, sourced local North American materials, and continued to work on improving our environmental impact. This tight control over manufacturing processes along with lean manufacturing improvements has resulted in increased quality and performance.

We recently moved into a new facility that was engineered from the ground up for improved work flows while providing a world class manufacturing environment for our highly skilled staff.

MSB’s most important mission is customer satisfaction in all aspects. First and foremost of course is the sonic performance. We enjoy continuous customer comments about MSB's surprisingly natural presentation.

Just as important is one-on-one support before, and long after the sale. MSB customer’s know that in conjunction with our MSB dealers we are eager to help with technical questions about MSB's products and system integration questions. MSB DACs are very responsive to other improvements in the system environment. Therefore we encourage customers to work with us and the dealer if needed to help evolve their systems.

MSB looks forward to a long term association with WBF and the forum community."

Critical Mass Systems have been making leading edge audio platforms and vibration control products for some years. More recently they released Center Stage 1 and Center Stage 2 footers. These proved most effective, and today we can announce they have broken new grounds again with Center Stage 2M, setting a new standard for audio footer performance in the industry.

Some words from Critical Mass Systems CEO Joe Lavrencik:
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"We are very pleased to announce a major revision and replacement to our Center Stage 2 audio feet. Each Center Stage 2 model has been improved and replaced by Center Stage 2M. There were several objectives behind the development of Center Stage 2M.

Firstly, we wanted to build upon the proven approach developed for the LS (loudspeaker) series of Center Stage 2 products. Secondly, each new Center Stage 2M product had to be a clear audible improvement over its current facing Center Stage 2 relative. In other words, compared to the current CS2 0.8, CS2 1.0 and CS2 1.5, each new Center Stage 2M had to be greatly improved across the audible spectrum.

Finally, and most important, we wanted the performance improvement of each new Center Stage 2M product to be so great, it leapfrogged its bigger brother in the current CS2 line up.

In better words, the Center Stage 2M 0.8 had to be better than the CS2 1.0. The Center Stage 2M 1.0 had to be better than the CS2 1.5 and the Center Stage 2M 1.5 had to set a new standard for audio footer performance in the industry."

Audio Art is a premier High End Audio Distributor, Dealer & System Installer based in the UK.

Some words from Audio Art CEO Paul Marley:

"What is Audio Art?
Is Audio Art an audio equipment distributor?
Is Audio Art an audio equipment dealer?
Is Audio Art an audio equipment installer?
Audio Art is all those things – and more.

UK distributor for Stenheim and Goebel speakers, we are also dealers for CH Precision electronics (including the 10 Series) and Wadax (including the Reference DAC and Server). We work with exquisitely crafted and presented products, capable of delivering the best available performance. But that is just a small part of what we do. For us, the job doesn’t start and finish with the equipment – no matter how impressive or state-of-the-art that might be.

For us, the job starts with a desire to enjoy the best possible musical experience in your home(s).

It starts with examining that requirement, assessing the space and specifying the ‘domestic’ arrangements.

Only then do we move on to the question of what products might be involved. As you can see from our core brands, we represent and work with the best available equipment to meet the challenge of satisfying your demands – brands that are advancing performance standards and redefining what is possible.

And once that system has been defined and supplied? We employ the best, internationally recognised consultants to complete the installation and system set up, wherever that system needs to be installed. Because, just like a Formula 1 car, the best audio systems are a kit of parts, a set of components that needs to be painstakingly assembled and meticulously tuned to precisely match the driver’s requirements. Then and only then can it deliver on its full performance potential.