# General **URL:** https://forum.msbtechnology.com/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Long delay until playback via PROISL](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/long-delay-until-playback-via-proisl/1325)
**Author:** [@efi1965](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/efi1965)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/long-delay-until-playback-via-proisl/1325 "2026-08-18T14:43:29Z")
Hi, have you encountered a long delay of between 5 and 10 seconds until the start of playback via PROISL? I tested via two computers and there is the same result. I play via a computer with Quboz El Premier. This has al… --- ## [Sentinel Feedback](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-feedback/1347)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-feedback/1347 "2026-08-18T09:09:16Z")
Somebody, anybody please share --- ## [Digital Director and Renderer](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-and-renderer/1391)
**Author:** [@MSB-NC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MSB-NC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-and-renderer/1391 "2026-08-17T17:18:59Z")
First thanks to MSB for the fast renderer repair which I believe all that was needed was a firmware update to current status. The combination of the renderer and the digital director has brought Roon SQ up to my other d… --- ## [Using Roon Muse parametric filters with MSB DACs](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-roon-muse-parametric-filters-with-msb-dacs/1389)
**Author:** [@Jeff](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Jeff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-roon-muse-parametric-filters-with-msb-dacs/1389 "2026-08-11T02:41:12Z")
I am writing to get advice on the best ways to use Roon Muse parametric filters with MSB DACs. The use case is poor recordings that need help. My knowledge of DSP theory is moderate. I find up sampling in Roon makes t… --- ## [Sentinel Stacking](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-stacking/1382)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-stacking/1382 "2026-08-04T16:26:45Z")
First this is still wishful thinking Second should I be fortunate enough to be able to afford the Sentinel DAC, I have some space limitations that I need to address, so this question is hypothetical but rather importan… --- ## [Question for MSB owners – best way to feed a single-ended preamp?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/question-for-msb-owners-best-way-to-feed-a-single-ended-preamp/1054)
**Author:** [@MidFi](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MidFi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/question-for-msb-owners-best-way-to-feed-a-single-ended-preamp/1054 "2026-08-03T15:30:15Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice from MSB owners (or anyone experienced with balanced DACs feeding single-ended / transformer-coupled preamps). My situation: DAC: MSB Select (XLR outputs only) Preamp: Ari… --- ## [M500's Updates or new amps in future](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/m500s-updates-or-new-amps-in-future/1117)
**Author:** [@GWallach](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/GWallach)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/m500s-updates-or-new-amps-in-future/1117 "2026-08-03T07:30:14Z")
Hello Currently have M500’s in system. Incredible! Any new mono amps or any updates on the horizon? Thank you --- ## [Hires with dd premier](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/hires-with-dd-premier/1373)
**Author:** [@Appeltaart](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Appeltaart)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/hires-with-dd-premier/1373 "2026-08-02T13:05:57Z")
I’m testing a dd premier with my premier dac. Everything is fine as long as samplerate is low. From 192khz there is a lot of distortion. I checked the + sign (visible) and firmware (28.14 and 20.11). I use aurender n10 a… --- ## [Power off / Standby of Premier Digital Director](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-off-standby-of-premier-digital-director/1366)
**Author:** [@Raphael](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Raphael)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-off-standby-of-premier-digital-director/1366 "2026-07-28T18:58:08Z")
My apologies for asking a question that must have already been answered by someone here before. I tried to find related discussions here but unable to find any… Can Premier DD be turned off / put into standby with DAC r… --- ## [Palisade, Wow!](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/palisade-wow/1267)
**Author:** [@Dan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Dan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/palisade-wow/1267 "2026-07-25T17:10:16Z")
--- ## [Digital Director Improvements](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-improvements/1287)
**Author:** [@MSB-NC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MSB-NC)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-improvements/1287 "2026-07-22T13:39:37Z")
Hello I am considering a digital director for my Premier DAC and was wondering what level and type of sound quality improvements I can expect. Thanks. Added Question!!! How many digital inputs can you use with the Dig… --- ## [Maestro](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/maestro/1208)
**Author:** [@crwilli](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/crwilli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/maestro/1208 "2026-07-20T18:48:21Z")
PS Audio has launched a new streaming software called Maestro. As I don’t have a renderer, I can try it in my system but have started the 2 week trial to play with it around my home Sonos system. It has worked well fo… --- ## [The Sentinel DAC #16 Unboxed at GLV in Korea](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/the-sentinel-dac-16-unboxed-at-glv-in-korea/1352)
**Author:** [@ygbae](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/ygbae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/the-sentinel-dac-16-unboxed-at-glv-in-korea/1352 "2026-07-19T16:14:21Z")
I am sharing the unboxing video of The Sentinel DAC #16, the first Sentinel DAC to arrive in Korea hereto. Enjoy! --- ## [Cascade Feet](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-feet/1334)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-feet/1334 "2026-07-16T16:49:38Z")
I know there is a delete foot option, any thoughts on extra high feet to improve airflow for those of us that have to stack? --- ## [Are MSB DC cables shielded?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/are-msb-dc-cables-shielded/1336)
**Author:** [@Raphael](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Raphael)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/are-msb-dc-cables-shielded/1336 "2026-07-14T18:58:24Z")
Considering to move my Premier Powerbase away from my Discrete DAC, which also means the 2 DC cables would have to go through an area full of other power / signal cables. So I am thinking… Are MSB DC cables shielded … --- ## [Bricasti M19 SACD Transport support via I2S?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/bricasti-m19-sacd-transport-support-via-i2s/1335)
**Author:** [@GSOphile](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/GSOphile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/bricasti-m19-sacd-transport-support-via-i2s/1335 "2026-07-13T21:21:24Z")
The M19 uses an RJ45 digital output. --- ## [Something to add to renderer](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/something-to-add-to-renderer/1340)
**Author:** [@Dan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Dan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/something-to-add-to-renderer/1340 "2026-07-13T19:22:50Z")
At present I can control the output level of Cascade from msbtech.local even when I am playing over ISL, for example from my Pink Faun, because I also have a Renderer. What I would like to see added to Renderer is the a… --- ## [How to "justify" a MSB upgrade](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/how-to-justify-a-msb-upgrade/1333)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/how-to-justify-a-msb-upgrade/1333 "2026-07-10T12:25:29Z")
This is a humour filled topic so every idea no matter how far fetched or ridiculous it might seem is definitely in order: Clearer sound means we can delay hearing aids Better base response means our friends can re… --- ## [Renderer V2 Module has failed!](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/renderer-v2-module-has-failed/849)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Lee](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Frank_Lee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/renderer-v2-module-has-failed/849 "2026-07-09T13:58:37Z")
Hello MSB People, Recently, the Renderer V2 module (Fireware R2.10R) did’t worked,I have tried many solutions but cannot sloved it. Has anyone else encountered this problem? The specific situation is that the Renderer… --- ## [Sentinel Power Cable](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-power-cable/1328)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/sentinel-power-cable/1328 "2026-07-08T18:15:35Z")
Is there a practical length limitation, @Dustin\_Symanski can I place the powerbase 30ft away? --- ## [Digital Director Magic Sauce](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-magic-sauce/1327)
**Author:** [@MSB-NC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MSB-NC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-magic-sauce/1327 "2026-07-08T01:36:08Z")
First I want to thank Vince and Alex (Alma Audio) for rescuing me yesterday in crisis with a few Digital Director hiccups. Not many dealers and sales managers who are dedicated enough to answer emails on a national holi… --- ## [Placing and Controlling the Cascade's Digital Director in a Remote Location](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/placing-and-controlling-the-cascades-digital-director-in-a-remote-location/272)
**Author:** [@Battles](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Battles)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/placing-and-controlling-the-cascades-digital-director-in-a-remote-location/272 "2026-07-07T17:20:18Z")
Hi all, pleased to report that I’m joining the Cascade Club! Order was placed yesterday and I’m now in the production queue. This is likely a question best answered by Daniel but posting it for the benefit of other Casc… --- ## [Premier + Digital Director stack order?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/premier-digital-director-stack-order/1323)
**Author:** [@MSB-NC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MSB-NC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/premier-digital-director-stack-order/1323 "2026-07-06T21:56:05Z")
Just received my Premier Digital Director. If you have room in your rack for all three pieces to stack is there a correct stacking order? Is it preferred to not stack all three and if so what would be the better protocol… --- ## [Digital Director Issue](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-issue/1324)
**Author:** [@MSB-NC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MSB-NC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-director-issue/1324 "2026-07-06T21:30:41Z")
All hooked up and have the plus sign in display but LED on DD flashing red and green. No music from any input. I knew I should have waited until Monday LOL Control Module to Control on DD They both look like and accep… --- ## [The MSB Audio Transport! How About It?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/the-msb-audio-transport-how-about-it/779)
**Author:** [@Hubbman](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Hubbman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/the-msb-audio-transport-how-about-it/779 "2026-06-29T06:33:55Z")
Just thinking how cool it would be if MSB would complete the circle and come out with the MSB Ultimate Transport! As a California Native, I would love nothing more than an all CA system! Come on guys!!! --- ## [XLR to RCA Output Adapters](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/xlr-to-rca-output-adapters/1278)
**Author:** [@TedWin](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/TedWin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/xlr-to-rca-output-adapters/1278 "2026-06-10T08:36:12Z")
Following up on my query in the PALISADE DAC topic: Please can someone supply pictures of how these adapters work in a physical system ie actually plugged in and wired up. This screen shot suggest “distance” is a go… --- ## [Let’s have some science!](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/let-s-have-some-science/1266)
**Author:** [@crwilli](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/crwilli)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/let-s-have-some-science/1266 "2026-06-10T00:21:26Z")
If so inclined, one could have fun with this at ASR. But I really thought it might be useful for Jonathan et al. Craig physics-today-hea-article–kunchur.pdf (1.2 MB) --- ## [Our First MSB Sentinel DAC Unboxing in Taiwan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/our-first-msb-sentinel-dac-unboxing-in-taiwan/1282)
**Author:** [@MichaelChang](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MichaelChang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/our-first-msb-sentinel-dac-unboxing-in-taiwan/1282 "2026-06-09T16:57:48Z")
Just wanted to share our Sentinel unboxing video with the MSB community. Thanks to MY-HiEND for documenting the process. Video: Greetings from Taiwan, CIA Hi-End --- ## [Confluence Connector/Cable](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/confluence-connector-cable/1277)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/confluence-connector-cable/1277 "2026-06-08T01:10:56Z")
So a silly question, will I be able to have a 50ft run :slight\_smile: and more importantly what will the effect be of long runs? --- ## [Unable to play 24 bit192khz](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/unable-to-play-24-bit192khz/1271)
**Author:** [@Tikkenator](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Tikkenator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/unable-to-play-24-bit192khz/1271 "2026-06-05T19:56:48Z")
I am using the Pro USB input on my Premier DAC. I recently added a Premier Digital Director. I am using the USB output from my Roon Nucleus. When trying to play a 24 Bit 192 kHz from Tidal the DAC displays 23 192 and I g… [Previous page](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/c/general/4.md?page=2)