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  1. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    Hello and welcome! I am quite new here as well. Perhaps one day the filter software will be made into an app for file preparation or they will have a USB or network output on the M-Scaler that is compatible! Hope abounds. I don't see us developing an input module for a specific product, but...
  2. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    Happy to support others, but we are a long term digital company. Servers based on consumer PC's don't have the lifespan we require... Modern computers last about 4 years before they start degrading. Anyone buying an expensive server needs to manage the expectations of a short product life...
  3. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    Our Pro ISL interface is available for any server company to implement. Antipodes is also working on an implementation(maybe this is supposed to be secret), we shared several rooms in Munich with them, great product! There are a lot of great options and we aren't here to encourage one over the...
  4. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Listening impressions from Vince. Another long video ;)
  5. Daniel Gullman

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    I wouldn't wait up just yet ;) We are DEEP in the Sentinel design right now. That is a 1-2 year project to get to market. It is going to be WILD and fun. With announcing this early before release, we should be able to post updates as we hit some milestones.
  6. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Much like the previous design, there is no always right answer. This is really dependent on the equipment being used and other noise on the mains. Even with our older bridge design, it was not a 100% use case. I left a grounding lug on the power supply for folks to try it out. We currently...
  7. Daniel Gullman

    MSB DAC Preamp Volume Levels

    Designing "do all" products can be tough, those TAD amps may need their specific preamp to perform well. Adding the preamp may fix what is lacking overall, but impedance or whatever the case may be aside, more boxes will equate to more degradation of the signal. Adding the preamp may help the...
  8. Daniel Gullman

    HQPLAYER and High-Rate DSD Playback

    Hey there Shawn. The digital processing of the Digital Director can be turned off to pass bit perfect files directly to the DAC unit. We use music files for code updates and this is the only way to get them there without corrupting the data. The DAC will still process the data with onboard...
  9. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Happy to help you setup a shop ;)
  10. Daniel Gullman

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    Stunning! I hear you... you wouldn't believe the amount of time we spend on this topic. Being shared with the Discrete DAC, there were budget limitations, but whatever comes next will definitely be improved. I know what we have doesn't look like much, but it is actually very good quality...
  11. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Emile, Check these guys out: https://www.swarf-unlimited.com/ Also, going for the densest chip possible will help. The 3 things I would target: Tool Holder: I would recommend going for a Schunk Hydraulic Chuck Like this...
  12. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Emile, Glad it arrived so quickly! Excited to hear how the development goes. We are always available if you need any assistance. Daniel P.S. I am itching to look over your machine shop and help out where I can ;)
  13. Daniel Gullman

    Passive Pre between MSB Premier and MSB S202 amp?

    You are correct on the headphone amp. It isn't designed to work with a large variety of gear, mainly for focused MSB systems. Overvoltaging is a sad day for the amp :/ I think the specs are listed under it tech specs on the website for what it can work with. Congrats on the Director! I hope to...
  14. Daniel Gullman

    Passive Pre between MSB Premier and MSB S202 amp?

    Shawn, Sidenote, that Benchmark amp is a remarkable piece of engineering. I used one for a long while before upgrading to the S202. Really nice product, one of the industries best kept secrets. I wish more people knew about it!
  15. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    I LOVE THE ANALOG DAC! That is such a cool design and display! I am not sure we will have a director for it, but we will keep them going as long as we can.
  16. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    Thanks for the kind words Gordon. I am optimistic things will course correct. This is an industry driven by passion for audio, something that will outlast short term schemes. I have no delusions that our products are not still very expensive, but we will try and push in favor of the end user...
  17. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Yes! We had great conversations with Mark and Mark. Looks very promising.
  18. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Luca, We are working on establishing introductions with them and they are on our radar. We didn't have time to discuss in Munich, but will be following up. Not part of the other 3, but maybe they will make that number a 4 soon!
  19. Daniel Gullman

    MSB and Taiko, let's go!

    Hello all! We have heard a lot of interest in a collaboration with Taiko and integrating the Pro ISL system with Taiko servers. This post here is to generally update and let everyone know where we are at in this process. Happy to say, after some productive discussions in Munich with Emile, we...
  20. Daniel Gullman

    New MSB Cascade DAC

    After some productive discussions in Munich with Emile, we were able to lay out plans for a collaboration to provide a Pro ISL output for Taiko. As soon as we got back to California, we sent out a development kit and DAC for them to test with. It sounds like it is all hands on deck at Taiko to...
  21. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    The thread is M10x1.5 We may make an adapter insert that levels out the foot pocket and reduces the thread size to M6 depending on demand. I see stillpoint supports the M10x1.5, but did you have other footers in mind?
  22. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Alex, Stop by anytime
  23. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Very clever ;) I guess I should disclose the volume knob is still round, sorry to disappoint. Thread for the feet is M10, but I can’t recall the pitch currently. We will have that info posted to the technical specifications page later.
  24. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    There are so many ways to do it, all part of the fun! Always pushing for sonic performance above all else. Selling an extra master clock product would make more money though Not what we are here for.
  25. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Indeed. Very similar. The Cascade required new casework for the modules so we could populate the PCB underneath the individual modules. We were able to get the clock circuitry that much close to the ladders. Also, with the new motherboard we are able to put 4X the data through the DAC...
  26. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    We shall see. Our dealers are doing their due diligence, but there is also an essential group of HiFi lovers who can play in this space and support us without worry over resale. That means some awesome second deals will be out there for others to benefit from. Our dealers should be able to...
  27. Daniel Gullman

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    That sounds spot on! It seems to me like you are more experienced in this arena than you think ;) With the lower noise floor from the DD isolation, more fine details are able to be experienced. With the addition of those details, and the better separation provided by the new digital filters...
  28. Daniel Gullman

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    Hello Shawn! Out of those two upgrades, I think the Digital director will have the most impact. Instead of improving a current components performance like the clock, it will instead add an entirely new feature set. The new DSP's in the digital director are able to use more advanced digital...
  29. Daniel Gullman

    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    Cheers! As a fellow Premier owner I concur ;)
  30. Daniel Gullman

    DAC architecture reimagined - the Cascade DAC

    Agreed. We are not so callous to ignore thoughtful feedback from everyone here and during the Munich show. So thanks to everyone sticking to their guns ;) So, to update everyone here, we have come to a resolution. The specific trade in values has been removed from our website, because it...

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