MSB Technology writes: We are pleased to announce our Network Renderer module is now JPlay certified. This brings verified and bit perfect JPlay functionality to any of our DAC’s that feature the Network Renderer V2 module. This includes:
- The Sentinel DAC (Upcoming)
- The Cascade DAC
- The Select DAC
- The Reference DAC
- The Premier DAC
- The Discrete DAC
- The Analog DAC
- The DAC V
- The DAC IV
The Jplay experience brings seamless and wonderfully convenient playback options for your system. With in-app volume control and nearly endless streaming options, you may find yourself using your system more than ever. If you haven’t had the chance, it is well worth checking out.
The Universal I2S Input Module
As we continue to broaden our support for more digital sources, we are excited to now include a high quality HDMI I2S input module. This new module will include an FPGA to customize the I2S signal on a source by source basis. Many sources do not have the same I2S protocol, so this should allow a more universal setup compared to a dedicated input format. With a robust and fully isolated HDMI input connection, we can achieve the highest level of playback while supporting heavy duty audiophile cables.
It will initially be setup for the PS Audio transport to support SACD playback! A great option for those wanting to hear their SACD collections on a modern MSB DAC or Digital Director. We will also be working with Antipodes and others to develop a great and reliable playback experience unlocking even more from our favorite sources. Let us know if there are any digital sources you would like to see supported so we can start looking into them. A simple code update will enable new sources as they developed. Updates on this project will be made available on the official MSB forums. This module will be compatible with:
- The Sentinel DAC (Upcoming)
- The Cascade DAC
- The Select DAC
- The Reference DAC
- The Premier DAC
- The Discrete DAC
Headphone Amplifier Update
Some of you may have already noticed the headphone amplifiers being absent from our website. As we focus on new DAC models, we have decided to streamline the website to highlight our newest products. We still have stock on all headphone products and will continue to support them, but for now, they will be taking a backseat until we decide on what comes next for MSB and headphones.