Msb Technology Sentinel DAC
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Model name
Sentinel DAC
Conversion type
32 Hybrid DAC MKII
Engine
Dual Mono DAC design includes 2 x 16 Hybrid DAC MKII Modules per channel.
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Analog outputs
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
444.5 x 444.5 x 108 + 444.5 x 444.5 x 237 + 444.5 x 444.5 x 237
Weight (kg)
N/A
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The main feature of the device is its three—block design, which includes digital cascades with outputs, an analog path with outputs, and a power supply unit. All components are located in different buildings. Thus, their negative influence on each other is practically eliminated. Communication between the enclosures is provided using the Cascade Link optical interface.
Unlike most DACs from other manufacturers, the MSB Premier DAC can play DSD streams both in native form (while the hybrid volume control function is disabled), and after converting DSD to PCM, the DSD playback method is selected in the menu. This is an important advantage of MSB models, because in the process of converting DSD to PCM, certain advantages of DSD are eliminated.
The MSB Discrete DAC modular multi-bit digital-to-analog converter provides the highest quality playback of CD, audio files and DSD streams thanks to universal hybrid R-2R arrays with ultra-precise resistors, resolution depth (32 bits) and high clock frequency (3072 kHz).