Available finishes

Personal configuration

Available finishes.

Finish and configuration choices for MSB Technology Discrete DAC. Final samples, specification and pricing are confirmed before order.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Matte Silver

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Selected finishMatte SilverChassis

Material palette

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Choose each finish to view the closest original MSB product image for the selected configuration. Product colours are never digitally altered.

This model is offered in silver and black anodised finishes. Previews use MSB photography; final availability is confirmed before order.

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Chassis

Swatches are a selection guide. Natural grain, ambient light and screen settings affect appearance; the final physical sample and availability are confirmed before order.

The detail

2 Input Slots Toslink and Coaxial built in Balanced output standard Discrete Power Supply included Black or Silver color only

Prime DAC Module

With two prime DACs, we yield an unprecedented level of detail, reproducing the musicality, soundstage, and texture of an original performance, bringing the artist to you. A fully balanced, ultra-high precision, discrete ladder DAC architecture ensures each note tells a story. Additionally, MSB’s robust in-house design enables the finest quality playback of PCM and native DSD, while our low impedance circuitry drives your amplification directly without adding coloration or buffering noise. The end result is a digital experience defying expectations.

Completely modular.

Paired with performance increases, our modular design ethos increases flexibility for future updates and product support, guaranteeing a long-term product investment. As you pursue higher levels of playback, an MSB upgrade path is always available to help drive your own desire for innovation. Whether it’s a software update or a leading-edge modular component, we’re here to help the most valued aspect of MSB—our customers.

Integrated clock. Flexible Configurations.

A modular I/O card keeps even the discrete DAC flexible, repairable, and upgradeable. Along with an integrated clock, changing this card allows switching between single-ended and balanced outputs.

Discrete Power Supply

Superior conversion begins with clean and stable low-noise power. The Discrete Power Supply feeds the DAC with dual low-noise power streams that are linear and independent. That’s not all—the CNC unibody aluminum chassis provides the discrete power supply with optimal thermal performance and an elegant design aesthetic. The DAC comes equipped with a single power supply, but can be augmented with a second discrete power supply to enable optimized power isolation between all major components.

Complete product information

Manufacturer technical data

Complete technical specification

Complete manufacturer specifications and engineering information for MSB Technology Discrete DAC.

Base XLR output impedance
300 Ω balanced in high-gain mode; 150 Ω balanced in low-gain mode
Base RCA output impedance
120 Ω, low-gain mode only
Power-supply expansion
A second Discrete Power Supply may be added to isolate major circuitry further
DAC power consumption
35 W when fully configured
Discrete Supply power consumption
45 W with a fully configured Discrete DAC
THD at full scale
Below 0.002%, 20 Hz–20 kHz at volume 100
Supported formats (input dependent)
PCM 44.1 kHz–3,072 kHz up to 32-bit; DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 and DSD512; DSD via DoP on all inputs
Expansion inputs
2 advanced isolated input-module slots
XLR analogue output
3.57 Vrms maximum; galvanically isolated
Discrete Supply AC voltage
Switchable 100–120/240 V
DAC dimensions
17 × 12 × 2 in / 432 × 305 × 51 mm without feet
DAC shipping dimensions
22 × 18 × 7 in / 559 × 457 × 177 mm
Discrete Supply dimensions
8.25 × 5.825 × 2 in / 210 × 148 × 51 mm without feet
Discrete Supply shipping dimensions
17 × 11 × 5 in / 439 × 279 × 127 mm
DAC weight
21 lb / 9.5 kg
DAC shipping weight
26.5 lb / 12 kg
Discrete Supply weight
5.5 lb / 2.5 kg
Discrete Supply shipping weight
8.5 lb / 3.85 kg
Available finishes
Matte silver or matte black anodised aluminium
System architecture
Discrete DAC with one included external Discrete Power Supply
DAC modules
2 Prime DAC modules
Clock
Integrated clock
Integrated digital connections
1 AES/EBU XLR, 1 coaxial RCA, 2 Toslink and 1 BNC word-sync output
Signal-to-noise ratio
Above 127 dB, 20 Hz–20 kHz at volume 100
Volume control
1 dB steps, range 0–106; may be disabled in the menu
Display
Audio-clock-synchronous discrete LED display with adjustable brightness and auto-off
Controls
Isolated RS-232, IR remote and front-panel interface
DAC stack height
2.65 in / 68 mm
Product-foot thread
M6 × 1
DAC accessories
User manual, MSB Remote, Micro-USB charging cable and Dual-Link power adapter
Discrete Supply stack height
2.65 in / 68 mm
Discrete Supply accessories
IEC power cord and one Dual-Link power cable
Warranty
2 years standard; additional 3 years with registration
MSB Technology Discrete DAC

Product details

Product photography & engineering

Product details.

MSB product photography, construction, materials and finish.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Discrete DAC
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Discrete DAC

The modular converter combines MSB's discrete-ladder architecture, user-replaceable inputs and direct analogue output in a compact CNC-machined chassis.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — DAC and dedicated supply
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DAC and dedicated supply

Separating the supply chassis from the DAC reduces magnetic and electrical noise around the conversion circuitry.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Prime DAC modules
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Prime DAC modules

Two balanced discrete-ladder Prime DAC modules form the conversion core for PCM and native DSD playback.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Discrete LED display
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Discrete LED display

A high-visibility display presents source, sample rate and volume information clearly from the listening position.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Modular input and output panel
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Modular input and output panel

User-replaceable input modules and selectable analogue outputs allow the DAC to be configured for different digital sources and systems.

MSB Technology Discrete DAC — Single-ended output module
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Single-ended output module

The optional RCA output module provides a direct single-ended interface while preserving the DAC’s modular, serviceable architecture.

Photography: MSB and the Swedish Statement Audio catalogue.