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Offered is „MSB Discrete DAC“ by MSB Audio as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8006450852 ends on 06.11.2026 at 20:11 o'clock.
Compared with a new mid-tier DAC at this money, this used MSB looks like a solid buy rather than a stretch. At €7,000, it sits well above the €4,163 25th percentile but below the €8,216 median, so this is a fair-to-good asking price in the current used market, not a bargain-bin score and not an overreach.
MSB’s Discrete DAC is respected for its clean, highly resolved presentation and modular, upgrade-friendly design, which is exactly why it holds value. In good condition, the main appeal is getting into genuine high-end digital without paying full retail, especially if the unit includes the right power supply, modules, or original packaging. At this price, the buyer should mainly confirm accessories, input options, and service history; otherwise, it reads as a sensible enthusiast purchase.
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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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