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Can Any MSB Premier Dac Owners Chime In???
Thanks! Good piece for sure 
Can Any MSB Premier Dac Owners Chime In???
I was asking @rfc who is running that other thread, but good to know. Also by source I meant things like Streamer, CD player, or anything the MSB DAC is fed by. 
Can Any MSB Premier Dac Owners Chime In???
Hey @rfc --- what is your source? 
Can Any MSB Premier Dac Owners Chime In???
jakesnak OP30 posts04-09-2020 4:58pmThanks, forgive my stupidity! How do I directly reach out? Is it audiogn@thyname.com? LOL!!! That's funny!I could not afford the Premier, so I got the Discrete (one level down, half of the MsRP of the Premier).... 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
Agree on that. He should definitely give it a chance. Like in more time, and trying additional setting, and modules. Heck, now that I am rereading this, I don’t even know what input module he got 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
Seriously... what do you expect them to say? I stand by my statement on the preamp. My experience. One man’s experience. Take it for what’s worth. Or don’t. We can agree to disagree. Cheers 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
Oh I like MSB. I merely have the Discrete (with dual power supplies and the ProISL USB module), and have zero interest in upgrading, although I wish I had the cash for the Premier. And... I know Jonathan, and Vince Galbo, very well.  
MSB vs dCS Bartok
Sorry George, my experience has been different. And I actually own MSB As for output settings. It should be set to “high” when not using a preamp or integrated amp. From the manual:Output (Output Level) Low• -6dB output level with a 150Ω output im... 
MSB vs dCS Bartok
1) Give it some more time to break in2) Get a second Discrete power supply. It makes a difference. If you have the money, Powerbase is best3) Always use a preamp (or an Integrated Amp with a good preamp stage). A DAC is not a preamp, regardless of... 
PS Audio DirectStream DAC measurements by ASR
There are the #measurements and then there are the #measurementmorons. ASR crowd are the very definition of the latter.  
Acoustic panels on ceiling
whhenyuan4 posts03-17-2020 10:03amIs  GIK Acoustics 242 panels sound absorption panel? Yes. 
Higher End DACs
Hi @david_ten You listed a few SOTA servers in there, which are all top of the line best there is!IMO, part of the digital chain is server, then streamer, right before DAC. Obviously, if the DAC has a built in network bridge (LAN), that IS your st... 
Higher End DACs
AtDavid (aka headaudio123 now, and a bunch of other aliases earlier): thank God we have you, your Majesty And of course, nobody can pleasure you #measurementmorons. You ask for measurements, then when they are given to you, you spit things from yo... 
Vitus versus Gryphon
You should definitely consider T+A PA 3100 HV on that price range 
Higher End DACs
@headaudio123 : you are clearly AtDavid. Why did you change your moniker ?