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DAC III
Our flagship DAC
has superior performance, features and cosmetic packaging. It is availible
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 insterted or removed) and remote. Other great features include
display dim, remote input switching, the bold new MSB Blue cover with black
chrome endcaps and a selector knob. Also availible with silver cover. Voltage
switchable. (Ships one per carton, 24" x 20" x 12", 34 lbs)
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$6995 ($8495 with volume modules)
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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. Availible in silver as well.
(Ships one per carton, 24" x 20" x 12", 28 lbs)
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$4995
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USB 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 and a USB input. It contains single ended
Platinum DACs, MSB DSP Digital Filter and integrated battery power supplies.
(Optional remote controlled volume control also available)
17"x 14"x 1.75" 20 lbs. 120V or 240V charger.
(Ships one per carton, 22" x 18" x 6", 24 lbs)
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$4295
($4994 with volume control)
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iLink Music 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 an 80 GB iPod.
(6" x 6" x 7", 7 lbs each) 120V or
240V.
iLink Upsampling Upgrade Upsampling upgrade for the iLink. Instead of outputing 44.1 kHz, output is upsampled to 176.4kHz with an amazing upsampling technology.
User installable.
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$2375 with iPod included
add $199 with upsampling)
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Platinum Studio ADC
A reference level platinum ADC with studio features. Up to 32 bit, 384 kHz output resolution. Eight balanced analog inputs. Four digital outputs plus MSB Network as well as clock in and out. New chassis available in silver. Option includes level meters and complete channel mixing. Voltage
switchable. (Ships one per carton, 24" x 20" x 12", 34 lbs)
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$6995 ($8495 with mixer)
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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 and brass trim. 12" diameter x 18" tall.
(Ships in two cartons, 17" x 17" x 24", 85 lbs each)
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$17500
per pair
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MSB Product Upgrades (Current and Past)
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iLink 176.4 kHz Upsampling Upgrade
Upsampling upgrade for the iLink. Instead of outputing 44.1 kHz, output is upsampled to 176.4kHz with an amazing upsampling technology.
User installable. iLink serial number must be supplied with order.
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$199
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USB Upgrade to older Power DACs
Add USB input to older Power DACs. Must be returned to MSB.
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$385 upgrade
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Signature DAC Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides hand matched DAC modules for superior sound quality.
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.
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$6995
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Diamond DAC Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides our best DAC modules for the highest sound quality.
These limited edition DACs are without question the finest DACs in the world.
They are user installable and come as a
matched set of four, replacing the existing DACs. Also included is a new Diamond Digital Filter and a power supply upgrade. These DACs will work in all
versions of the Platinum DAC III or CD III player only.
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$13995
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Signature 384 kHz Upsampling Upgrade Kit
The 384 kHz upsampling upgrade replaces the input board and adds some amazing features to the Platinum DAC. All inputs can be upsampled using the front panel button. This upsampler sends the MSB digital filter a 32 bit signal at up to 384 kHz. Upsampled frequency is shown on the display. The SP/DIF inputs are also upgraded to accept up to 384 kHz signals. An optional USB input is also availible with this upgrade. It is installable in any Platinum DAC. Price includes credit for trade-in of old input board. DETAILS
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$1395
($1995 with USB)
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Signature 32x Digital Filter Upgrade Kit
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 comodity 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 performace and we are now proud to offer this user installable upgrade for any Platinum DAC. $1000 credit for trade-in of old digital filter.
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$3495
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2nd Generation DAC Upgrade Kit
This upgrade provides the newer 2nd Generation DAC modules for superior
sound quality. They both measure and clearly sound better than the first
generation Platinum DAC Modules. They are standard in all DAC III
products. 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.
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$1595
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MSB 16X Digital Filter Upgrade Kit
This upgrade for older DACs provides the newer 16X 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.
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$1395
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192K Input Upgrade Kit
This 192K
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.
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$699
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LINK III upgrades
192k Upsampling kit -
This Platinum grade upsampler has been adapted for LINK use.
USB Input - Adds a high quality USB input
to the Link DAC III. Automatically switched. Must be installed by MSB or a qualified dealer.
Virtual 3D Board -
Upgrade board kit for all DACs and A-to-D products. Enhanced surround
sound image with only two speakers! Manually switched.
MSB Network Option - Adds AES/EBU input and 192 kHz
Input option to the Upsampling Upgrade. Includes XLR connector. Provides
192 kHz decoding with front panel indicator. User installable. (Price includes upsampling upgrade)
HDCD Upgrades -
Upgrade board kit for the LINK DAC III. Provides automatic HDCD decoding
with front panel indicator. User installable.
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$899
$385
$199
$285
$199
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Nelson Link III
This long-time favorate is an extensively upgraded LINK III with
replacement of the analog output stage, power supply improvement,
upsampling and MSB Network option included. This is a great mid level DAC and now is availible with a USB input. Supplies are limited. Rack mount kit included. 17”x
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$995
($1380 with USB Input)
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Multiple Volume Control
High quality eight
channel volume control with separate trims. A great preamp or home theater
product. An exceptional value. This preamp competes with preamps 5 times its price. Remote included. External power supply. Rack mount kit included.
17”x 14”x 1.75” 18 lbs. 120V or 230/240V.
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$799
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Professional A-D Converter
Converts regular
audio into 24bit / 96kHz digital. Includes phono, line and professional
balanced inputs. Outputs digital audio with 24 bit resolution at 44.1, 48,
88.2 and 96kHz in coaxial, optical and professional AES/EBU formats.
External power supply. Rack mount kit included. 17” x 14” x 1.75” 18 lbs.
120V or 240V.
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$799
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Audio Director
Converts regular
audio into 24bit / 96kHz digital. Includes phono, line and professional
balanced inputs. Outputs digital audio with 24 bit resolution at 44.1, 48,
88.2 and 96kHz in coaxial, optical and professional AES/EBU formats.
External power supply. Rack mount kit included. 17” x 14” x 1.75” 18 lbs.
120V or 240V.
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$595
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P1000 Power Base
Heavy duty power
supply for any MSB product listed above. A popular upgrade for the Link DAC. A massive toroidal transformer and fast full
wave bridges are used. Detachable power cord. Rack mount kit included. 17”
x 14” x 1.75” 21 lbs. 120V or 240V voltage switchable.
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$399
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Gold MVC Volume Control
This two box set includes an internal 8 channel preamp with an extra 8
channel analog input. The
second box is a separate dedicated power supply. This multi-channel
system is ideal for home theater, multichannel music, bi-amping or
tri-amping applications. The no comprimise audio quality of this volume control
is second to none. Includes remote. 120V or 240V voltage switchable.
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$3995
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Upgrades to Your Products (non-MSB products)
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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, Blue Ray and DVD AUDIO and SACD players. Works great on
Universal Players.
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$995
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Denon Universal Multichannel XPORT Transport
This amazing transport includes custom digital processing and outputs each format in the highest resolution, including SACD and DVD-Audio, as a proprietary stream on the MSB Network to any MSB DAC. You will be shocked with the performance of the unit, and if the Denon dies, as DVD players do, pick up another one on Ebay and move the upgrade over yourself. Complete instructions are on YouTube. It doesn't get any easier than this.
The upgrade alone is $1995, so if you have a Denon 2930 or can pick one up for less than $800, send it in and just buy the upgrade. We do both the US model and the international model.
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$2800
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Other MSB Upgrades
For over twenty years MSB has been upgrading products. Most of these upgrades meet a special need of the moment and then are left behind by new products. If you have a vintage product you wish to keep in play, but are missing a key feature, we probibly have an upgrade in our archives for you. DTS, Dolby Digital upgrades, laser disc player upgrades all had thier day. A few are still requested pretty often.
6 Channel 192k output for DVD-A playersThis upgrade allows any source material to be upsampled to 192 kHz and
output on the MSB network except SACD. Installs in
any DVD Audio or Universal player.
SDI Output UpgradeThis upgrade allows a digital video SDI output to be added to many DVD players.
5.1 or 7.1 Automatic Input UpgradeThis upgrade allows a 6 or 8 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.
Digital Output UpgradeAdd a high
quality digital output to most digital products: CD, Sattellite, network, DVD and DSS, etc.
Choose coaxial, Toslink optical, or AES/EBU balanced
format.
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$595 192k Output
$385 SDI Output
$385 7.1 Input
$385 Digital Out
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MSB Interconnects
MSB makes a range of very high value cables.
MSB Network CableCAT5 to CAT5 cables for Platinum applications and CAT5 to XLR for LINK DAC
applications. Sold in standard 1 M length or custom made to any
length.
7.1 CableConnects a DB-25 connector to 6 or 8 RCA connectors. Used for 5.1 or 7.1
inputs on MSB products as well as other receivers and processors. 1 M or 2 M
long with color coded connectors.
Digital CableA very high quality 75 ohm cable suitable for digital audio or video. Sold in
standard 1 M length.
Optical CableA very high quality Toslink optical cable with very nice end terminations.
Audio CableA nice cost effective cable with a good feel and nice connectors. Sold in
standard 1 M length or custom made to any length.
 
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MSB Network 1M $95
$95 plus $5 per foot
7.1 Cable 1 M $95
2 M $130
Digital 1 M $35
Optical 2M $55
15M $175
Audio 1 M $45
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