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Welcome to the new MSB Technology forum, where clients and owners can connect with the experts and designers at MSB headquarters.
 

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Thank you, Webmaster, for creating this new Forum! Very much looking forward to learning and sharing.
 

CKKeung

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Many thanks!
 

CKKeung

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Thank you, Webmaster, for creating this new Forum! Very much looking forward to learning and sharing.
Hello QuadDiffusor,
Have your Xmas/NewYear vacation ended?
Please hand in your homework/reports on Orange fuse and Farad3 LPS asap!
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Hello QuadDiffusor,
Have your Xmas/NewYear vacation ended?
Please hand in your homework/reports on Orange fuse and Farad3 LPS asap!
:p
You can delete this now ;-)
 

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What update...this is all old news...
 

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The new CNC machines in the MSB factory.
Please read with google translate.

 
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MSB Technology Premier Digital-to-Analog Converter review at Soundstageultra.com :




 
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Is Jeff Fritz digital only these days?
 

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Is Jeff Fritz digital only these days?

Jeff’s Got a New Stereo System

My new system is complete. Here’s the final rundown:

  • Speakers: Vimberg Tondas ($38,000/pair)
  • Amplifier: Boulder Amplifiers 2060 ($44,000; bought used for $14,000)
  • Digital-to-analog converter: MSB Discrete DAC (base price, $9950; Premier Powerbase, $7500; Pro USB module, $1980; Network Renderer V2 module, $1995; total price, $21,425)
  • Power conditioner: Shunyata Research Hydra Alpha A12 power conditioner ($4498)
  • Interconnects, speaker cables, power cords: Shunyata Research: Delta IC balanced interconnects ($3000/6m pair); Alpha USB link ($1100/1.5m); Alpha SP speaker cables ($4300/2.5m pair); Venom NR-V10 power cord ($498/1.75m) (2)
  • Rack: SGR Audio Model III Symphony ($3900)
  • Music server: Apple MacBook Air laptop ($1200)
  • System total cost: $122,419
 
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I wonder why the choice of the Premier Power Base with the Discrete and not just go Premier?
 

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Jeff’s Got a New Stereo System

My new system is complete. Here’s the final rundown:

  • Speakers: Vimberg Tondas ($38,000/pair)
  • Amplifier: Boulder Amplifiers 2060 ($44,000; bought used for $14,000)
  • Digital-to-analog converter: MSB Discrete DAC (base price, $9950; Premier Powerbase, $7500; Pro USB module, $1980; Network Renderer V2 module, $1995; total price, $21,425)
  • Power conditioner: Shunyata Research Hydra Alpha A12 power conditioner ($4498)
  • Interconnects, speaker cables, power cords: Shunyata Research: Delta IC balanced interconnects ($3000/6m pair); Alpha USB link ($1100/1.5m); Alpha SP speaker cables ($4300/2.5m pair); Venom NR-V10 power cord ($498/1.75m) (2)
  • Rack: SGR Audio Model III Symphony ($3900)
  • Music server: Apple MacBook Air laptop ($1200)
  • System total cost: $122,419

Yes, yes, I remember now -- Thank you!

I remember Jeff explained his system downsizing previously.
 

R S

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I have a MSB Discrete DAC in my system at the moment. I use an Antipodes music server as Roon Core / Player but have generally preferred SqueezeLite as a player engine (better sound quality vs Roon Player). I cannot get the MSB unit (via pro USB / pro ISL interface) and Roon to shake hands when using Squeezelite as the player. Is Squeezelite supported by MSB? Using Roon as Player works fine. Any guidance appreciated. Thanks.
 

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Thanks for the response. I was all set up but found a setting within Squeeze where the audio device was analog out rather than USB DAC. Switched that and all good. Music now playing. :cool:
Awesome. How do you like the sound using Squeeze compared to Roon player?
 

R S

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Awesome. How do you like the sound using Squeeze compared to Roon player?
I moved over to Squeeze quite a while ago and immediately noticed improved sound / clarity. Its less clear on brief listen just now. But, this is a different DAC and Roon software has updated a few times I think. Will give it some time.
 

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I moved over to Squeeze quite a while ago and immediately noticed improved sound / clarity. Its less clear on brief listen just now. But, this is a different DAC and Roon software has updated a few times I think. Will give it some time.
Thanks for the update. I'm considering a Music Server like the Antipodes.
 

R S

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Thanks for the update. I'm considering a Music Server like the Antipodes.

Has worked well for me. There are a number of threads on the server topic on WBF. Can be a little overwhelming but I think a growing acceptance that they do make a difference. Options from Innuos, Antipodes and Taiko all well thought of amongst many others.
 

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