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No power cable, unable to test. Top of unit has some slight scuffing and is missing two top screws. Corrosion around screw holes.Will ship same day purchased in a professionally packaged box. (I)S66L
The asking price of US$414 sits just above the 75th percentile of US$399 from your database, making it slightly ambitious but not unreasonable given the unit is listed as unknown condition. While external listings show a used MSB MVC-1 at roughly US$420 (€375.15 plus shipping converted) and US$300, the median of US$383 in your data suggests this price is fair only if the condition is confirmed very good or excellent; otherwise, it leans overpriced.
The MSB MVC-1 is a well-regarded 8-channel volume control preamplifier prized for its seamless integration with MSB DACs and precise multi-room attenuation. If this listing includes original accessories and proves original-owner quality, the slight premium over the median is justified by its rarity and timing in the current market. A clean, verified unit at this price remains a worthwhile buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking MSB ecosystem flexibility without the cost of a full preamp.
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MSB Technology emerged in the late 1980s from Silicon Valley, California, with roots tracing to 1986 or 1989, depending on the account. Founded by Marcus Brassfield and Larry Gullman, the company began by modifying consumer CD players like the Magnavox, evolving through contracted digital research into a family-owned enterprise. Today, brothers Jonathan Gullman (CEO) and Daniel Francis lead operations from Watsonville, upholding a legacy of in-house innovation in precision engineering.
The brand specializes in ultra-high-end digital audio components, renowned for its modular DAC platforms such as the Discrete, Premier, Select, and flagship Cascade and Sentinel. Pioneers of discrete ladder DAC modules since 1999, MSB also produces bit-perfect digital transports, ultra-precise clocks, analog-to-digital converters, and pure Class A amplifiers delivering up to 500 watts. Their fully integrated production—encompassing PCB assembly, CNC machining, and 3D inspection—ensures uncompromising quality without reliance on external suppliers.
Positioned firmly in the cost-no-object boutique segment, MSB commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for setting benchmarks in lifelike digital playback and future-proof modularity. Stratospherically priced yet unmatched in transparency and adaptability, their products appeal to those prioritizing authentic reproduction over convention, solidifying a niche as Silicon Valley's audacious high-end trailblazer.
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