Smooth chassis lines, few controls, focused modularity, and high-end quality. Our design statement ensured the best usability and quality as we set out to create a new level of digital-to-analog conversion. The resulting product has set a new reference in the listening experience.

If you choose to deviate from the stock silver or black finish, there are other bold choices you can make.  MSB will provide custom finishes upon request, but this will add increased production time.  All MSB DAC’s have the serial number and customer information programmed directly into the unit. As a result, each DAC is unique, singular, and unparalleled.

Designed with a large character, discrete LED, display that you can read from the listening chair. Designed in-house from the ground up, the display is assembled in its own CNC pocket in the uni-body, separate from the the DAC. Along with targeted electrical isolation, the LED display is refreshed in between data points to reduce noise interference.  Whether critical listening with the display on or off, it won’t make a difference.

The importance of a clean power supply can’t be underestimated.  A reimagined design paired with the DAC reduces the noise floor even further. There is a single supply for the digital side of the DAC, along with an isolated supply for the analog side. This yields an unprecedented level of performance.

One of the most innovative features of the Reference DAC is the modular design.  The DAC modules, clock, input and output modules are user-replaceable. As any of these technologies change, we’ll be able to update your DAC to keep it current and operational.

MSB is constantly developing new input modules for every application and technology.  With the release of MQA, MSB has prepared a new module and a simple software update. This keeps your DAC up to date with the most recent technologies.  A DAC that is ready for an unknown future.

Upgrading from the Base Output Module will give you a cutting edge constant impedance passive volume control preamp.  Using this remarkable preamp will reduce system complexity and ultimately improve the audio quality of your entire system.  It’s a remarkable feat of electrical design that sets a new benchmark in the industry. The output modules are individually tuned for maximum quality balance or single-ended audio.

With sideways expansion, the preamp has the ability for additional analog inputs, isolated sub outputs, and extra analog outputs.

Starting with an 65lb plate of ‘Kaiser Select Precision Plate’, material is machined in our own in-house CNC shop. After more than 4 hours of machining, 60% of the aluminum is removed, resulting in a 18lb finished product. The integration of our CNC shop allows for design optimization to create the best possible product. We use the high quality premium ‘Select’ metal, giving us the best anodized finishes on the market.