Products

MSB iLink System
A new way to listen to music. It's an iPod for audiophiles. Get iPod convenience with CD quality. Includes the iLink docking station, RF remote link and a free iPod upgrade coupon. (Also available with iPod already upgraded) 6"x 6"x 7" 7 lbs. 120V or 240V. DETAILS

$1995

DAC III
Our flagship DAC has superior performance, features and cosmetic packaging. It is available with or without volume control. It uses our 2nd Generation dual 24 bit 100 Mbit/sec sign magnitude R2R ladder DAC with four discrete converters. Accepts 192K SP/DIFF inputs and includes our MSB Digital Filter. Standard outputs include single ended or balanced analog as well as a clock output. Inputs include balanced or single ended analog inputs, Toslink, Coaxial, Balanced and two MSB network digital inputs. Optional stepped attenuator volume control (modules can inserted or removed) and remote. Other great features include display dim, remote input switching, the bold new MSB Blue cover with satin white end caps and selector knob. Also available with silver cover. Voltage switchable. DETAILS

$5995
($6995 with volume modules)

Reference CD III Transport
The same transport used with the CD III but in a separate box. Exceptional quality playback on CDs and CDRs. Includes the blue cover, easy-to-read blue display, remote and ultra-stable clock. Available in silver as well. DETAILS

$3995

The Power DAC
Ultra performance in a simple package, the GOLD 4 is a Platinum in design and performance, without the many features, but with battery operation. It contains single ended Platinum DACs, MSB DSP Digital Filter and integrated battery power supplies. (Optional remote controlled volume control now shipping) 17"x 14"x 1.75" 20 lbs. 120V or 240V charger. DETAILS

$4295
($4994 with volume control)

Signature DAC Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides hand matched DAC modules for superior sound quality. These are without question the finest DACs in the world. These DACs can run at twice the speed (384 kHz sampling rate) with half the settling time. The noise level is cut to 1/3 the normal value and the signal-to-noise ratio is up to 140 db. They are user installable and come as a matched set of four, replacing the existing DACs. These DACs will work in all versions of the Platinum DAC or CD player. Trade-in required. DETAILS
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$5995

Signature 32x Digital Filter Upgrade
The signature 32X digital filter is twice what the 16X filter is. Twice the processor and twice the memory results in more than twice the performance. The 16x filter supplied in the stock DAC III is a huge improvement over commodity digital filters like the Burr-Brown DF1704, but is now bested by the new Signature filter. Hours of careful design and hours of listening have resulted in another leap in performance and we are now proud to offer this user installable upgrade for any Platinum DAC. $1000 credit for trade-in of 16x digital filter board. DETAILS

$2995

Platinum Extended Frequency Filter Upgrade
This is a software upgrade of the digital filter. It is a sound file, saved on a CD that can be played back to the DAC and which will update the firmware in the DAC permanently, which will result in improved sound. It can be applied to all Power DAC and Platinum DAC3s as well as older Platinum's that have the 16x Filter upgrade. This improved filter provides greater clarity and a marked reduction in the digital harshness associated with CD sources. It can only be installed in the DAC for which you supplied the serial number. DETAILS

$199

2nd Generation DAC Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides the new 2nd Generation DAC modules for superior sound quality. They both measure and clearly sound better than the first generation Platinum DAC Modules. They are user installable and come as a matched set of four, replacing the existing DACs. These DACs will work in all versions of the Platinum DAC or CD player. Trade-in required.

$1595

MSB 16X Digital Filter and clock Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides the new DSP based digital filter and clock upgrade modules for superior sound quality. They both measure and clearly sound better than the Burr Brown digital filter used in all previous generations of Platinum DACs. They are standard in all DAC III products. They are user installable but in order to work reliably, either the mother board or DAC modules must be upgraded. If you buy this upgrade for any older DAC, remove and return the DAC modules for this free upgrade, or consider a 2nd Generation or Signature DAC upgrade at the same time. This upgrade will work in all versions of the Platinum DAC or CD player. DETAILS

$1395

Input Upgrade Kit
This new input module is now shipped with the DAC III and CD III. It replaces the older input and upsampler board. This new board now accepts 24 bit 192k SP/DIFF signals from all digital inputs. Can be used with all Platinum Models.

$699

Gold MVC Preamp
This two box set includes an internal 8 channel preamp with an extra 8 channel analog input. The second box is a separate switchable dedicated power supply. This multi-channel system is ideal for home theater, multichannel music, bi-amping or tri-amping applications. The no compromise audio quality of this volume control is second to none. Includes remote. DETAILS

$3995

Platinum Mono 200 Amplifier
Fully balanced 200 Watt monoblock amplifier. Unique all-MSB-design from top to bottom. Remarkable performance in a remarkable package. Blue with black chrome trim. 12" diameter x 18" tall. DETAILS

$14995
per pair

Digital Director PRO
This second generation digital director is ready for your toughest switching problems. Accepts up to 16 SP/DIF inputs on BNC or RCA and switches to a single output. Includes various auto and manual switching methods, as well as upsampling and reclocking options. External power supply. Rack mount kit included. 17"x 14"x 1.75" 18 lbs. 120V or 230/240V. DETAILS

$1995

MSB XPORT Upgrade
This upgrade kit allows any source material to be output in its highest resolution on the MSB network. Replaces all audio functions of the transport including clocks. Transforms even a low cost player into a high-end transport. All MSB DACs will accept this output. Installs in any digital transport like CD players, DVD players and DVD AUDIO and SACD players. Works great on Universal Players. Two channel output only.

Six channel version includes downmixing and bass management. Only works on Denon DVD-2930. Sold with or without player. DETAILS

2 CH
$995

6 CH
$1995

6 CH
with Denon
$2800

MSB Network 192 kHz Upsampler Upgrade Kit
This upgrade kit allows any source material to be upsampled to 192 kHz and output on the MSB network. All MSB DACs are now 192K ready. Installs in any digital transport like CD players, DVD players and satellite receivers. Works on DVD-A and some SACD players as well. With optional board will output 6 channels at 192 for DD, DTS, DVD-A players. DETAILS

$595

SDI Output Upgrade Kit
This kit allows a digital video SDI output to be added to many DVD players. SDI outputs video in the native format found on a DVD for the best possible outboard processing. DETAILS

$385

5.1 Automatic Input Upgrade Kit
This kit allows a 6 channel DB-25 input to be added to most Prologic processors and receivers. Senses input and switches automatically. Allows DVD players with internal Dolby Digital decoders and all processors to be attached to input. DETAILS

$385

Digital Output Upgrade Kit
Add a high quality digital output to most digital products: CD, LD, DVD and DSS. Choose coaxial, Toslink optical, ATT Glass optical, or AES/EBU balanced format. NEW! Add a 96kHz digital output to DVD players-most output only 48 kHz. DETAILS

$385