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Up for sale a rare MSB Reference dac with dual power base. Only 1 available in Australia. Normal version come with only 1 power base. This is a special version that come with dual power base which increase isolation. Lower noise improve dynamic and detail. Also Included PRO USB, Femto 33 Clock , ...
MSB’s Reference DAC sits near the top of the brand’s ladder, so this is a serious digital front end with a strong reputation for scale, low noise, and very natural timing. At A$41,500, it is well above the recent used median of A$10,168 and also far beyond the A$16,818 75th percentile, so this reads as an ambitious asking price rather than a bargain.
That said, buyers chase MSB for a reason: build quality is elite, modularity is a real advantage, and top-tier DACs like this can stay relevant for years if the platform is complete. At this level, the key checks are included modules, power supply, remote, packaging, and service history, since those materially affect value. If everything is present and current, it may suit someone shopping for a reference-grade long-term keeper rather than a deal hunter.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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