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Angeboten wird „MSB Reference DAC“ von MSB Audio als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2913876108 endet am 20.07.2026 um 00:51 Uhr.
Timing matters a bit here: this is a mature MSB generation, and the market will care more about condition, included modules, and whether any newer replacement model has shifted demand than about raw age alone. At €16,500, it sits well above the €12,803 75th percentile from your recent EUR comps, so this is ambitious rather than merely fair; it is not priced like a bargain against the local used market.
That said, the Reference DAC is still one of MSB’s serious statement pieces, prized for its modular architecture, low-jitter conversion, and long-term upgrade path, so a clean unit can justify a premium if it’s complete and well cared for. For a buyer, the upside is strongest if the listing includes the right input/output modules, remote, packaging, and service history; if those boxes are ticked and the unit is cosmetically honest, it’s a credible top-tier buy, just not a cheap one.
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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