Msb Technology The Discrete DAC
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Model name
The Discrete DAC
Conversion type
N/A
Engine
N/A
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to 32 bit / 3072 kHz and DSD256
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)
300
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)
432 × 305 × 51
Weight (kg)
8.2
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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.