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MSB Discrete DAC
I'd be interested to hear some opinions on the new MSB Discrete DAC with the streaming module:
http://www.msbtechnology.com/dacs/di...-dac-features/ I am auditioning one for the next few days. The only other DAC/streamer I've listened to recently is my Lumin D2. The MSB does sound quite nice and I do prefer it over the D2, but it is 4x the price. Its pretty new and I really cant find any reviews. I am not experienced enough to do a review. Both the D2 and MSB are burnt in. |
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I have the D2 also and was thinking about the Discrete with streamer module. Any further thoughts after your home demo? What's the rest of your system?
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I ended up buying the Discrete and a second power supply. The rest of my system is : Moon 740P Pre, Mac MC462 amp, B&W 802 D3, AQ Earth from pre to amp, Stealth MetaCarbon Discrete to Pre The system keeps sounding better and better, I really like the Discrete and will probably end up with the Premiere some day. |
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Please describe the Discrete's sound. I'm going to replace my Chord Dave and the Esoteric D-05X and MSB Discrete DAC are two DACs that I would like to compare to my Dave.
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Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, Chord Dave DAC, Antipodes DS GT music server, Monitor Audio PL500 II, dual REL G1 MKII subwoofers and more |
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Hello MintakaX,
I am an audiophile in Hong Kong. Have been using MSB as digital front-ends for more than 5 years. I am now considering to upgrade my UMT Plus transport to either Reference Transport or Select Transport. I would like to seek your help. I heard some audiophiles said that the above-mentioned two new transports differed only in the chassis and footers. They are internally identical. However another audiophile insists that MSB tests and selects the best 5% of internal components to build their Select Series. Would you please ask your MSB dealer about this issue? Many thanks for your kind help in advance! |
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Hi,
I planned my digital front end road thru totaldac. I started with the d1 server and i m very pleased. My logic choice( for sq and finance) is the totaldac tube mk2 dac, but have the discrete or the premiere in my radar. I would love to hear some users comparaisons or advices. Thks |
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The Discrete is more spacious, more transparent, fuller and more liquid sounding. I think warm chocolate syrup. I feel like another pair of the same DACs (as exists in the Premiere) will just add to this. Oh, by the way, the Lumin D2 sounds great as well. I easily could have lived with it. Such is the expensive road of music reproduction. |
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I have heard the same. Ill ask my MSB dealer. Dave |
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Dealer said Vince told him they are the same sonically. The 3D chassis takes a long time.
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