MSB: Two new DACs announced

[TommyC]

Originally Posted by bodiezaffa

Curious if the new entry level dac Discrete is an improvement over the old Analog Dac.

The Discrete dac has balanced output where the Analog has pseudo balanced....whatever that means.

I would think however the separate power supply available with the Analog dac is superior compared to Discrete which doesn’t have it.

The Discrete DAC does have an outboard power supply.

[bodiezaffa]

Originally Posted by TommyC

The Discrete DAC does have an outboard power supply.

I know there is a desktop version but is there a power base?

[SuperD]

Originally Posted by PlanarSpeakerFan

Hi Dave,

You have a wonderful system! I had the pleasure of hearing the Nagra HD system at RMAF with the Alexia II and it was mighty impressive. One of my favorite rooms at RMAF.

Ken

Ken,
Thanks for the compliment! Right back at you, I noticed you got a G1. Hope you're loving it, I bet its amazing. MSB in your future?

Dave

[TommyC]

Originally Posted by bodiezaffa

I know there is a desktop version but is there a power base?

From the looks of it, no power base that matches the look of the DAC. Only a smaller external PS.

[audioguru]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

What new tech could not be handled by a new module? I would rather use a bandaid than lose the arm Joey[emoji16].The Ref Dac is in the same price category as my K-01X and G-01. I love my front end but the MSB is better IMO. More natural timbres, effortless sound, and weight on the notes.

I also had the Reference DAC in my system for a while... I could not agree more with your findings. I experienced the exact same improvements you mention above. I would almost liken the experience to listening to reel-to-reel tapes. If the sound of their new Premier DAC can come close to the Reference, I will be the first to plunk down my hard-earned $.