MSB Platinum IV dac demo with and without the galaxy clock

[Audio 1]

Originally Posted by JohnThomas

I like the stack effect also. Ok I switched up the cds playing The Fairfield Four and James Blunt right now. The cds sound better than the mac mini I say more like 5% better but it probably would be higher with a top notch system( whatever that is). Still going back and forth between the cd and the mini. Overall the sound has a lot more resolution but it still posses those analog qualities. Vince from MSB is sending me out a Diamond cable to hook the power supply to the dac. He say it makes a big improvement and is better than their stock cord. What else is he going to say. This cable comes automatically with the power base if you get the Diamond power supply. Ok it's 24 hours in the house and I'm getting the itch to throw in the galaxy clock. Ok just about getting close to some rock and roll cds

I have a feeling that as more hours are logged there will be significant changes that only get better. Besides the usual run in time DAC chips are notorious for needing not only run in time, but also to be powered up for a few days to perform optimally.
It is so hard to be patient, but yet so fun to unlock the potential of gems such as these

[bzr]

Buddy, you are right, the patience thing is a drag at times. The one thing I noticed as a general rule for buying gear was that the better quality of components that I bought the more acceptable they were straight out of the box. Yes they still get better with some playing hrs too.

[JohnThomas]

Originally Posted by bzr

Buddy, you are right, the patience thing is a drag at times. The one thing I noticed as a general rule for buying gear was that the better quality of components that I bought the more acceptable they were straight out of the box. Yes they still get better with some playing hrs too.

Ok I popped the clock in last night dropped in a Loreena McKennitt cd " The book of Secrets" closed my eyes expecting the pearly gates to open. The first picture that came in my mind was a table, needle and record and the idea that this is what a cd should sound like pure analog. I heard this only once before in a whole Shindo system playing a record but the difference is i'm hearing so much more info then when I listened to the Shindo setup. Yes, I know that's not a Shindo trait but now I have the best of both worlds true resolution not an ounce of sibilance and pure analog sound. No bull on the sibiliance.

The sad thing is I'm not even using the dac to it's fullest potential. I'm running it single end not taken advantage of the MSB's full balanced dac. I know some are thinking that it doesn't matter but when you get up to this level every bit counts. Plus I'm demoing their lowest price dac "Platinum IV", midrange power supply "Signature" and their base model transport "Platinum CD IV". I can't imaging what their top of line sounds like but I know Kev could. Is the clock a must only if you listen to it.

I'm not trying to sugar coat anything here because this stack cost some serious money and the way digital is everyone is afraid of jumping in the water me included. But if you ever though of getting rid of your table you need to listen to this dac. Today I will try some hi-rez. Oh yea there was a topic on AudioAficionado a couple of weeks ago about does more money mean better sound well when it comes to MSB's dac "YES "

[joeinid]

John,

This is driving me crazy. I can read it all through your post that the MSB dac must be amazing. I am happy for you, but now more confused than ever.

[JohnThomas]

Originally Posted by joeinid

John,

This is driving me crazy. I can read it all through your post that the MSB dac must be amazing. I am happy for you, but now more confused than ever.

All I have to say is when I had my Burmester gear I should have bought Burmester's cd 089 to reap the full effect of Burmester.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by JohnThomas

All I have to say is when I had my Burmester gear I should have bought Burmester's cd 089 to reap the full effect of Burmester.

Hi John,

I am really drawn towards the 111 and it would immensely simplify my setup. If my sales on my gear goes through, the 111 is within reach. I could always add an MSB next year.

[JohnThomas]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Hi John,

I am really drawn towards the 111 and it would immensely simplify my setup. If my sales on my gear goes through, the 111 is within reach. I could always add an MSB next year.

If the 111 is good as Burmester say I would get that and be done with it. You would have excellent Burmester synergy.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by JohnThomas

If the 111 is good as Burmester say I would get that and be done with it. You would have excellent Burmester synergy.

I have to say my mono 911's really are superb. I've been noticing, like you say, everything matters. Cables - speaker, interconnect and power, sources etc. all affect what I hear.

Please keep us updated on the MSB.

[bart]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Please keep us updated on the MSB.

+1
I'm following your adventures with MSB!

[bzr]

Hey John, great info. I know you have a firm grip on the sugar coating, although it's pretty hard not to gush about this gear. You've got me thinking about the Femto clock now, it's the only thing I never got.