The MSB Discrete DAC converts high-resolution digital audio via dual proprietary Prime ladder DAC modules to reproduce recordings with uncoloured clarity, wide dynamic range, and direct amplifier drive capability.Natural Sound That Brings Music to Life:Crafted to preserve the pure emotion of original performances, this digital converter uncovers subtle vocal textures, acoustic space, and rich instrument timbres. By operating two Prime DACs in a fully balanced configuration, digital audio transforms into an organic listening experience, ensuring your favourite tracks sound intimate and lifelike.Direct Connection for Pure Audio Clarity:With an integrated low-impedance output stage, this converter drives power amplifiers directly without introducing coloration or buffer stage noise. This direct signal path preserves energetic bass, transparent highs, and crisp transient response while providing smooth volume control right from your listening position.Customisable Modular Design:Equipped with two modular input bays, the unit easily adapts to contemporary digital playback options. Whether streaming lossless files over your home network or connecting a dedicated music server via USB, the modular architecture allows you to easily update connections whenever new digital formats arrive.Precision Clocking and Low-Noise Display:Machined from solid billet aluminum, the chassis shields sensitive internal circuitry from electromagnetic noise. The discrete LED display synchronises with the master audio clock, refreshing only between data packets to eliminate electrical interference and maintain an ultra-quiet sonic background.Authorized Dealer:We are an authorized dealer for MSB. Purchasing from a trusted brand partner gives you direct access to full manufacturer warranty protection and expert support, providing complete confidence as you build your ideal high-fidelity setup.Key Features and Listener Benefits: Dual Prime Ladder DACs: Delivers authentic musical texture and expansive soundstaging for an immersive home listening experience. Direct Amplifier Drive: Eliminates extra preamplifier stages, delivering clean dynamics and uncoloured sonic purity straight to your speakers. Modular Input Bays: Enables flexible connectivity for USB sources, network streamers, and digital transports while keeping your system ready for future upgrades. Audio Clock Synchronous LED Display: Provides clear volume and source visibility across the room without injecting background noise into delicate audio signals. External Linear Power Supply: Isolates sensitive conversion circuits from mains power noise to ensure a quiet background and deep micro-detail retrieval. Billet Aluminum Chassis: Shields audio components against radio frequency interference for clean, quiet playback. Technical Specifications: Conversion Architecture: Dual balanced Prime discrete ladder DACs Supported Formats: PCM up to 32-bit / 768kHz, Native DSD up to 8xDSD (DSD512) Standard Digital Inputs: 1x Coaxial RCA, 2x Toslink Optical, 1x AES/EBU XLR, 1x Word Sync Modular Expansion Slots: 2x input bays (compatible with USB, Network Renderer, Pro ISL, and HDMI modules) Analogue Outputs: 1x Balanced XLR stereo pair (300Ω output impedance) Display: Custom audio-clock synchronous 119-pixel discrete LED matrix Chassis Material: CNC-machined billet aluminum Power Supply: External Discrete Power Supply with dual-link DC connections Dimensions (W x D x H): 432 x 305 x 51 mm (17 x 12 x 2 in) Weight: 8.2 kg (18 lbs)
