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December 13, 2022, 07:27 PM
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Re: Active Speakers - will this time be different?
I am taking a months vacation rental and couldn't be without something to listen to so I bought a pair of Cabasse Pearl Akoyas because of ease of travel and completely self contained. I'm not...
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Service
Anyone who has been in hi end audio for any period of time has most likely had an issue that needed attention. Often some of the best gear have the shakiest support. Whether it's an overseas...
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January 30, 2022, 07:18 PM
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Re: The rubber hits the road: MSB direct to power amp or not?
actually when you get to the MSB Reference level or better the Preamp is analog with an analog volume control . You can use either digital or analog inputs and it's amazing. As Alpinist ditched his...
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September 16, 2021, 08:42 AM
Thread: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
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Re: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
RS,
As stated earlier I had the s202 and Premier combo. It was extremely good but when I replaced the Premier with the Reference using the Reference internal preamp it changed my life. For the... -
August 7, 2021, 08:44 PM
Thread: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
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Re: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
That's a valid question. Fairly fresh NOS stock tested ,matched and purchased from Vintage Tube services. Please do not misunderstand me. My VAC Signature Mk II SE preamp was very close to my heart....
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August 7, 2021, 09:58 AM
Thread: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
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Re: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
Thanks Ken. Your previous comments helped me set expectations for which I am appreciative of. You are one of the knowledgeable experience based contributors I referred to. Yes the engineered synergy...
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August 7, 2021, 09:52 AM
Thread: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
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Re: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
Mike,
Thanks for the compliment. My wife might not like me reviewing. When I bring HiFi home for demo many have a way of staying.....I maintain a healthy stack of HiFi magazines that I enjoy and... -
August 5, 2021, 07:02 PM
Thread: MSB: Clock and Pre-amp
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Re: MSB: Clock and Pre-amp
I just traded my MSB Premier for the Reference for the very same reasons, and more , you mentioned. I just posted a mini review here on audio shark
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August 5, 2021, 06:59 PM
Thread: MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
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MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
MSB Reference DAC Mini Review
I like to buy new things - cars, motorcycles and Hi-Fi. Almost without exception (and no matter how much I yearned for the acquisition) once acquired I begin... -
July 13, 2021, 11:20 AM
Thread: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Re: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
Everything but the power supply was the same., the Gigafoil had been in place weeks. My wife was a music major at " The King's University" Thailand. Part of the entrance exam was a hearing test. I...
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July 13, 2021, 10:57 AM
Thread: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Re: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
as the old saying goes " your experience may vary"
After buying my first MSB DAC their national sales manager recommended I try the Gigafoil. I thought it won't offer much in the way of... -
July 2, 2021, 10:21 AM
Thread: Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
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Re: Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
Ken,
Yes still using with Roon Nucleus + with the Renderer V2 digital input module. Like you I am finding nothing wanting. The ROON Nucleus + to my understanding was designed to sit on the... -
July 1, 2021, 07:41 AM
Thread: Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
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Re: Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
Yes after waiting nearly 6 weeks on a 3 week delivery commitment I finally received it yesterday. During my wait I had some members private message me asking about performance/ Home Theater Bypass...
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June 3, 2021, 05:45 PM
Thread: Degritter mini review
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Re: Degritter mini review
When I said," 2 step solution with Record Doctor" I misspoke. It is Disc Doctor and it really is everything the inventor said it was. I tried many different cleaning solutions during my time with...
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May 31, 2021, 07:46 PM
Thread: Degritter mini review
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Degritter mini review
I have used the VPI HW 16.5 for a decade or so after trying many different variations of manual cleaning previously. I found using Record Doctor 2 step solution with Record Doctor brushes the...
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May 26, 2021, 02:30 PM
Thread: Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
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Reference DAC ordered / MSB Service
Ok nobody responded to my last thread requesting input on Home Theater bypass operation for the MSB DAC but thankfully this form has many contributors that speak highly of the Preamp module on their...
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May 19, 2021, 09:52 AM
Thread: Reference DAC Home Theater Bypass
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Reference DAC Home Theater Bypass
I have the Premier DAC with upgraded powerbase and clock never thinking I would move on from there. The Premier DAC has never left me wanting. I recently acquired the MSB S202 amp and the design...
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April 5, 2021, 06:41 PM
Thread: Room measurement tool
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Re: Room measurement tool
Ordered, thanks.
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April 3, 2021, 07:27 PM
Thread: Room measurement tool
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Room measurement tool
So I don't have to search a hundred threads, can someone guide me to Mic/ measuring software to measure my room? Something I don't need an engineering degree to use? I researched it awhile ago and...
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February 4, 2021, 08:29 AM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
The answer is yes no. I had already been using Critical Mass Center Stage 1.5 under my previous amp as well as 1.0 under other components and knew their benefit . So when I installed the amp I put...
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February 2, 2021, 07:18 PM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
My first impressions remain unchanged. I am always hesitant to state an opinion quickly after setting up a new piece of gear as often times the settling in softens the enthusiasm. Not this time. Not...
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January 4, 2021, 09:06 PM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
In this system I also interface with home theater .The VAC preamp has a Home theater bypass . After very informative discussions with my Dealer and MSB I was given some suggestions . They tell me the...
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January 4, 2021, 06:12 PM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
I was going to wait to do a more comprehensive review until I had done some further experimentation but since you asked. In short, I am flabbergasted. Like I said I was going to wait until I had...
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December 25, 2020, 10:48 AM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
I will offer a mini review after a week of settling in. I will experiment with MSB Premier DAC direct to amp soon as well. Currently I am running Premier to VAC signature pre to S202 and with zero...
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December 24, 2020, 04:46 PM
Thread: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Re: MSB S202 Power Amplifier
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Arrived today ,Merry Christmas to me . S202
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Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.
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