copy777 said:
Well for the guy at the beginning of this that is all fumed about any high priced audio
Who is the guy you are referring to that is "all fumed?"
MSB Technology -- the "best" digital can get?
I don’t go to hifi shows or high end salons, and have never personally heard very high-end DACs (or CD players).
But the MSB Technology Sentinel DAC, at $375K USD, might be worth a listen.
There is a 2025 factory tour video of MSB on YouTube. They spend a lot of time on milling and using space-age machines for pick-and-place, etc. But there is absolutely no mention of the discrete DAC models MSB has been "perfecting" since the early 90s.
I have no idea whom the Sentinel is intended for other than top CEOs, billionaires, et. al.
And does it really, sonically approach, say, a $10K vinyl or open-reel system?
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Sticking with the question: "MSB Technology -- the "best" digital can get?" regardless of price, I'll offer my perspective based on listening that I've done before I purchased an MSB Discrete and then upgrade to the MSB Premier. I had a Bryston BDA-3 (AKM chips)- a great value for the money and after 7 years I decided in 2024 to see what was out there and if I would hear an improvement. I auditioned the DCS Bartok, MSB Discrete, Weiss and a couple of others (all around the $10-13K range). The MSB sounded much more natural, 3 dimensional/soundstage, smooth, detailed with a solid clear bass. On poor recordings it help up better than the others. The Weiss is an ESS DAC and don't like these chips - much too sharp for me. So, if you're in the market, take a listen to the MSB. One other brand my friend raves about is Berkeley Audio Design. I haven't heard, but trust his judgement. |
Yes, it's the best you can get. I sold my Berkley Audio and bought the MSB Cascade. Night and day difference! Is it better than analog?? Different.. depending on my mood is what I gravitate too., You'll never see the sentinel at any shows. They are sold out for quite a while I believe. I believe the first one is being delivered this week. It's out of my budget anyway.. I don't Understand all the snarky comments. You buy what you can afford and enjoy it. It's all about The Music not what something costs. |
MSB Technology Sentinel DAC, at $375K - It’s same a noise monster with very little musicality. Simply, unlistenable to my ears. I listen these. Chris De Burgh - Lady In Red, live recording WT amp ultra ive recording - whooping $900 all-in-one (streamer+DAC+ amp). After listening above, hearing MSB dacs below lets me know these sounds are very wrong. YG Acoustics 3 Series / MSB Alex/Wavetouch audio |
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