# Other Audio Components **URL:** https://forum.msbtechnology.com/c/other-audio-components/6.md [Latest](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/tags.md) --- ## [A change in Speaker Cables after 15 Years](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/a-change-in-speaker-cables-after-15-years/1477)
**Author:** [@skinzy](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/skinzy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/a-change-in-speaker-cables-after-15-years/1477 "2026-10-22T02:48:42Z")
I have been using Acoustic Zen “Absolute” speaker cables in my system for the last 15 years. Its a 15’ run into my Wilson Alexx V’s, a difficult load to drive with my Dagostino Momentum high-current amps. I loved the r… --- ## [Aurender N50](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/aurender-n50/1050)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/aurender-n50/1050 "2026-10-14T22:06:37Z")
Has anyone played with it? And if so can I get your thoughts/opinions and ask you questions? --- ## [TechDAS AF One and Cascade?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/techdas-af-one-and-cascade/1462)
**Author:** [@MusicMan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MusicMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/techdas-af-one-and-cascade/1462 "2026-10-03T21:57:01Z")
I understand that the Cascade has two RCAs for TTs. I was wondering about the Cascades compatibility with a TechDAS AF One? Are there any limitations I need to beware of? Note I already have an excellent phono stage, bu… --- ## [Best server/streamer and path for MSB DACs](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/best-server-streamer-and-path-for-msb-dacs/108)
**Author:** [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 2:08pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/best-server-streamer-and-path-for-msb-dacs/108 "2026-09-02T14:08:08Z")
Glad to know which path and components are preferred by members around here. In my case: Innuos Statement Next Gen with Sense App USB Pro - Pro ISL connection (hope soon directly via new Pro ISL output module) - with … --- ## [Amplifier stands or platforms for S500/M500](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/amplifier-stands-or-platforms-for-s500-m500/946)
**Author:** [@Alec](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Alec)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/amplifier-stands-or-platforms-for-s500-m500/946 "2026-08-02T01:38:06Z")
Hi all, I am seeking recommendations through your experience as to what stands and platforms have worked well for the S500/M500. Do you also replace the stock Viton footers with other brands ? Thanks --- ## [To switch or not to switch: my answer to my question!](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/to-switch-or-not-to-switch-my-answer-to-my-question/1346)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/to-switch-or-not-to-switch-my-answer-to-my-question/1346 "2026-07-28T21:29:07Z")
As promised the findings of the switch test (see my first topic). Today I went with my Innuos network switch (and my wife) to AudioXperience in Nuenen. They already prepared the installation of their Premier with DD and… --- ## [Do we really need a preamplifier?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/do-we-really-need-a-preamplifier/1121)
**Author:** [@skinzy](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/skinzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/do-we-really-need-a-preamplifier/1121 "2026-07-24T10:36:37Z")
This is often a frequently debated question. As with most things the correct answer depends on the context. I came across the video listed below which provides the best answer(s) I have heard. In the case of Cascade … --- ## [To switch or not to switch?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/to-switch-or-not-to-switch/1342)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/to-switch-or-not-to-switch/1342 "2026-07-15T13:03:50Z")
What’s the opinion of MSB and MSB-users about audiophile networkswitches? Since I ordered a separate streamer/server with USB-connection, replacing a separate nas-server, there is no need for the switch anymore, since I … --- ## [Improvement using external clock Mutec Ref10](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/improvement-using-external-clock-mutec-ref10/1137)
**Author:** [@DJQ](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/DJQ)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/improvement-using-external-clock-mutec-ref10/1137 "2026-07-07T16:21:17Z")
Improvement using external clock Mutec Ref10 SE120 I read that the word clock input is for using a 75ohm external clock. Is there noticeable difference if connected for discrete and premier DAC? Reason i am asking is i… --- ## [Cascade pre and other brands amplifiers](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-pre-and-other-brands-amplifiers/1230)
**Author:** [@ofer60](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/ofer60)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-pre-and-other-brands-amplifiers/1230 "2026-07-01T02:15:42Z")
hi i have an opportunity to go for orpheus lab amplifiers to replace my m205 amps. what do you think about using the cascade pre with the orpheus amplifiers? the orpheus preamp is expensive. thank you --- ## [Never thought I would need subwoofers](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/never-thought-i-would-need-subwoofers/1245)
**Author:** [@skinzy](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/skinzy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/never-thought-i-would-need-subwoofers/1245 "2026-05-22T01:50:38Z")
My Wilson Alexx V speakers are rated +/- 3db 20Hz-32kHz thus I always dismissed the need for subs. At the same time I never felt my soundstage depth and room filling “richness/fullness” was where it should be. After e… --- ## [Cascade vs Premier](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-vs-premier/1096)
**Author:** [@agencal](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/agencal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-vs-premier/1096 "2026-05-08T14:55:34Z")
Hi all. I am a very happy user of MSB s500 power amp . I use it to drive my Estelon X Diamon Signatures. As a soundstage and holography freak , i found that using tubes in the chain gives me that ilusion. My ore amp is… --- ## [What, if any, preamplifier do you use?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/what-if-any-preamplifier-do-you-use/1147)
**Author:** [@BTHartman](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/BTHartman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/what-if-any-preamplifier-do-you-use/1147 "2026-04-17T21:56:17Z")
I recently acquired a Discrete DAC, which I am absolutely loving. However, I sold my preamp (McIntosh C2700) as the Discrete sounded, frankly, not noticeably better than the C2700’s DA2 DAC board (which has an ES9028PRO… --- ## [Which I2S module for an Oladra?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/which-i2s-module-for-an-oladra/1156)
**Author:** [@poprock](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/poprock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/which-i2s-module-for-an-oladra/1156 "2026-04-12T13:24:19Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new to the forum. I started with a Premier DAC and currently have a Select 2 + DD while I wait to upgrade to the Cascade. I’m using an old Antipodes CX + EX combo as a server/streamer. I’m currentl… --- ## [A Streamer Server worthy of the MSB DAC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/a-streamer-server-worthy-of-the-msb-dac/1007)
**Author:** [@mcmt4](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/mcmt4)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/a-streamer-server-worthy-of-the-msb-dac/1007 "2026-03-16T11:12:31Z")
I am researching adding a Streamer Server for my MSB DAC. My requirements with a budget up to US$50K: Serve a bit perfect file to the DAC, playback on the MSB DAC should be the same regardless of how it arrives, right? … --- ## [Power conditioner too close to DD and DAC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-conditioner-too-close-to-dd-and-dac/1093)
**Author:** [@audioAl](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/audioAl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-conditioner-too-close-to-dd-and-dac/1093 "2026-02-03T14:05:08Z")
I hope the wise minds on this forum can provide some advice regarding a potential EMF issue. I have a Select 2 with a DD. Both the power bases and the DD are plugged into a Torus power conditioner. The Torus uses a larg… --- ## [Cascade Analog Pre Amp?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-analog-pre-amp/1074)
**Author:** [@agencal](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/agencal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/cascade-analog-pre-amp/1074 "2026-01-27T21:59:50Z")
I ı was using s500 power with premiere dac as pre amp and dac. I felt it was too bright but most important problem i had was VVOLUME CONTROL. It was a digital volume control and had to be always somewhere between 85 too … --- ## [Using DIRAC with Reference DAC?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-dirac-with-reference-dac/1053)
**Author:** [@Hubbman](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Hubbman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-dirac-with-reference-dac/1053 "2026-01-11T18:54:59Z")
Good morning everyone! As I’ve used DIRAC in my HT set up with great results, I’ve often wondered.. What would happen if I were to add a MiniDSP DDRC-22D between my Aurender N20 and my Reference DAC with DD? Has anyone… --- ## [S500 with Other Pre Amp](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/s500-with-other-pre-amp/932)
**Author:** [@agencal](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/agencal)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/s500-with-other-pre-amp/932 "2025-10-16T04:50:04Z")
I have a s500 amp and premier dac did not go well for me to drive my estelon x diamond se. No av pass true as pre amps, a bit bright and analytic for my taste which i think it comes from the premier but not s500 and i d… --- ## [Any accessories capable to minimize jitter for toslink?](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/any-accessories-capable-to-minimize-jitter-for-toslink/908)
**Author:** [@Raphael](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Raphael)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/any-accessories-capable-to-minimize-jitter-for-toslink/908 "2025-09-23T11:31:59Z")
As I really want to stream Apple Music to my Discrete DAC, I’m considering an Eversolo streamer. However, as I don’t have the budget for an USB / I2S module, I’m thinking about making use of the embedded toslink input on… --- ## [MSB vs D'Agostino amps, direct comparison](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/msb-vs-dagostino-amps-direct-comparison/418)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/msb-vs-dagostino-amps-direct-comparison/418 "2025-09-22T17:44:04Z")
other than price, anyone compared these 2 stars directly? --- ## [Connecting the UMT Plus to the cascade](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/connecting-the-umt-plus-to-the-cascade/925)
**Author:** [@Pamala](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Pamala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/connecting-the-umt-plus-to-the-cascade/925 "2025-09-12T00:41:02Z")
I connected the UMT Plus (Universal Media Transport) to the Cascade Directory from the coaxial output of the UMT to the coaxial module of the Directory which detects CD and SACD (64 DSD) on the screen. It is were conn… --- ## [Power Management - cables](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-management-cables/912)
**Author:** [@Aklein55](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Aklein55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/power-management-cables/912 "2025-09-10T01:02:37Z")
I just purchased the Shunyata Everest X power management and power cables - and have been really impressed with them. Just wondering what others use for power - thanks. --- ## [Digital Volume Control on Premier](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-volume-control-on-premier/900)
**Author:** [@agencal](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/agencal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/digital-volume-control-on-premier/900 "2025-09-06T14:54:25Z")
I am about to hit the trigger for Premiere+DD +s500 to drüve my Estelon X Diamond SE. I know msb is great for volume control but in some reviews and forum topics i read the digital volume control is not good as reference… --- ## [Speaker bass - isolation pads - carpeting. Help!](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/speaker-bass-isolation-pads-carpeting-help/878)
**Author:** [@Aklein55](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Aklein55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/speaker-bass-isolation-pads-carpeting-help/878 "2025-08-17T20:50:42Z")
Hi all - I own Borresen M2 speakers and placed them on a heavy area rug in my listening room. I’m getting a lot of floor vibration - and some muddiness in the low bass and I’m trying to clean it up. So - move off the c… --- ## [Aurender Questions](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/aurender-questions/774)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/aurender-questions/774 "2025-08-11T23:00:18Z")
I have to admit this is a general help/thoughts/opinions question. I dont like Roon for many many reasons but they are semi irrelevant as the Renderer only supports Roon, when I saw the ProISL inputs I said great I will… --- ## [DSD vs PCM on MSB vs other DACs](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/dsd-vs-pcm-on-msb-vs-other-dacs/343)
**Author:** [@prismvineyards-hifi](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/prismvineyards-hifi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/dsd-vs-pcm-on-msb-vs-other-dacs/343 "2025-07-01T22:30:25Z")
In this Master Fidelity video they seem to focus on DSD and blow past PCM. Are some DACs only optimized for DSD and others strive to make the most of both formats? If yes, how can we best learn more about how DACs are op… --- ## [First hand experience needed](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/first-hand-experience-needed/536)
**Author:** [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/first-hand-experience-needed/536 "2025-06-11T19:42:22Z")
I would like the personal opinion from anyone who has listened to the Magico S-Sub or the REL No. 32, I have read many reviews but I really want to hear from people that have listened to them --- ## [USB Cables Quality with ProISL](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/usb-cables-quality-with-proisl/684)
**Author:** [@Hubbman](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Hubbman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/usb-cables-quality-with-proisl/684 "2025-05-10T17:44:08Z")
Good day MSB People, Wondering where you stand on the quality of USB cable connected to your ProISL module? I have a Cardas Clear cable now, and I’m wondering if others have experienced any improvements in sound qualit… --- ## [Using Cascade for Surround L/R](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-cascade-for-surround-l-r/656)
**Author:** [@Dan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Dan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/using-cascade-for-surround-l-r/656 "2025-04-25T23:38:08Z")
I’m in the process of replacing my current AVP with a Trinnov Altitude. I’ve got a question about how the TOSLINK works with the Cascade. Specifically, if I use the TOSLINK input on the Cascade, will the Cascade process… [Next page](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/c/other-audio-components/6.md?page=1)