MSB Technology's Vince Galbo and Daniel Gullman stopped by Head-Fi HQ to talk about what is currently the most expensive headphone system in the world--their
MSB SELECT DAC II (which starts at $89,950.00, and $103,895.00 as configured) and their
MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier ($37,950.00). We used their system with our Stax SR-009 and Stax SR-007 Mk1.
This system is
incredible.
While I can't imagine
any circumstance (real or imaginary) where I'd personally spend that kind of dough on a headphone system, this system is among the very best audio system experiences--of any type, headphone or loudspeaker--that I've had, ever. Along with Sennheiser's HE-1 Orpheus, this system sets standards to shoot for (even if they're otherwise unattainable currently) as I choose gear I actually can afford.
I'll say more about this system after I've spent more time with it, but I can say that it is one of the finest examples I've heard of mind-blowing resolution from a digital source (more resolution than I've ever heard from digital), without any imparted edginess, bite or harshness as a price. (Most of what I've been listening to through this system has so far been 16-bit, 44.1kHz (CD quality) recordings.)
If you're coming to CanJam London 2016, make sure to reserve a listening session with this incredible system by clicking on the following link, as the available session slots are limited:
Here are photos of the MSB Technology headphone system at Head-Fi HQ (click on a photo to see larger version):
(Above, left to right) MSB SELECT DAC II with Stax SR-007 Mk1 on top; MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier with Stax SR-009 on top.
(Above, left to right) MSB SELECT DAC II with Stax SR-007 Mk1 on top; MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier with Stax SR-009 on top.
(Above) This is a rear view of the MSB SELECT DAC II and its Power Base power supply.
(Above) MSB brought one of their Universal Media Transports with Power Base power supply, which we used for disc-spinning.
(Above, left to right) MSB Select DAC II with Stax SR-007 Mk1 on top; MSB Select Headphone Amplifier with Stax SR-009 on top.
(Above) MSB Technology's Vince Galbo closing his eyes to take in the out-of-head imaging of a Chesky binaural recording, using the Stax SR-009 with the MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier and SELECT DAC II.
(Above) MSB Technology's Daniel Gullman closing his eyes to take in the out-of-head imaging of a Chesky binaural recording, using the Stax SR-007 Mk1 with the MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier and SELECT DAC II.
(Above) @musicman59 stopped by Head-Fi HQ to give the MSB SELECT Headphone Amplifier and SELECT DAC II a listen--in this photo, he's using the Stax SR-007 Mk1.
(Above, left to right) MSB Select DAC II with Stax SR-007 Mk1 on top; MSB Select Headphone Amplifier with Stax SR-009 on top.
I think it's amazing that this system and the new Sennheiser HE-1 Orpheus system will both be at the same event, and I will be listening to both again, for sure.
Again, to sign up for a CanJam London listening session with this MSB headphone system, click on the following link:
MSB Technology's Select Headphone Amp and DAC - Exclusive CanJam London Auditions!
Don't miss the opportunity to hear the most expensive headphone system in the world, MSB Technology's Select Headphone Amp and DAC. Timeslots are available on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm and are in 15 minute increments. To register for an audition, you will need to enter your full name, email address, head-fi name, and Eventbrite ticket number at the link below. We will be booking separate timeslots for CanJam London exhibitor staff, volunteers and press attendees! As this is on a first come, first serve basis be sure to get your registration in soon!
http://bit.ly/CJLMSB
Now all we need is an IEM table........
