Summary of Contents for MSB Technology Platinum LINK DAC
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Thank you for purchasing the world famous PLATINUM LINK DAC . We are sure you will be very pleased with it. At least 100 hours of burn-in is required on this DAC. Customers generally recom- mend one month. Setup and Quick Start The front panel is quite simple with few user controls.
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MSB’s Platinum DAC is the expression of an entirely fresh approach to Digital-to-Analog conversion. The perspective the industry has adopted concerning DACs has been revisited… and blown away! Here is an explanation of what you have to look forward to: Over 10 years ago early DACs were all 16 bit ladder DACs, with a precision laser-trimmed resistor creating the appropriate analog level for each of the bits.
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The MSB Platinum grants the user the ability to upsample from ANY lower audio standard to 24bit/130.2kHz (just under 3 times the CD rate). This is a selectable feature and may be turned off. To play a 24/192 disc the Platinum only needs an input option installed to be fully compatible.
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Toslink – Although this format has the lowest bandwidth, it is one of the more common outputs on low-end products. It also offers ground isolation between products and noise immunity over long runs. Coaxial – A good input for short runs and lower frequencies. ATT Glass –...
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Each function within the Platinum is provided with its own separate power supply. There are 5 power supplies in the digital portion and 6 in the analog. The power supplies in the digital section ensure the maximum jitter reduction while the 3 power supplies for each of the left and right DACs allow for the greatest channel separation possible.
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create a daisy chain configuration. An MSB Network output upgrade provides three identical connectors allowing three DACs to be driven at once, each set up for a different channel. The other jumpers on the input board are to change the balanced input to an MSB Network input. Note the two jumpers are moved toward the center of the board.
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