# Des' listening room **URL:** \ **Category:** Share your System\ **Created:** [August 19, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178 "2024-08-19T12:02:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/1 "2024-08-19T12:02:28Z")
Hello, Here is my listening room with the simple system setup: Roon Server/Player (Roon ROCK installed on an Intel NUC-11) with MSB Pro USB-ISL interface via 25 metres of fiber optic cable to DAC. MSB Cascade DAC with Stillpoints Ultra 6 V2 under Powerbase and Ultra 2 footers under Analog converter. Vitus Audio SM-103 Mk.II mono amplifiers on Stillpoints Component Stands with Ultra 6 V2 footers. Marten Mingus Septet Statement Edition speakers. Jorma Statement speaker cables, XLR interconnects and power cords. Jorma Ethernet Reference and USB Reference cables. ![1000051789](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/059bdd17a987bfe4516f9444c9cae4a95dad63e3.jpeg) ![1000051792](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/95583912ae6cb56c57322692db4c22c6a178d61d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/dan/32/39_2.png) [@Dan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Dan)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/2 "2024-08-19T12:18:02Z")
Great looking listening room. Dan ---
**Author:** ![jvvita](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e56c9b/32.png) [@jvvita](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/jvvita)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/3 "2024-08-19T14:09:04Z")
Great system! A friend of mine is thinking about ordering these vitus amp. What’s your take on them? ---
**Author:** ![Henrik\_Berg](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/henrik_berg/32/70_2.png) [@Henrik\_Berg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Henrik_Berg)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/4 "2024-08-19T15:30:15Z")
Very nice system and super nice room congrats mate 🥰 ---
**Author:** ![Daniel\_Francis](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/daniel_francis/32/681_2.png) [@Daniel\_Francis](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Daniel_Francis)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/5 "2024-08-19T15:36:01Z")
Stunning! ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2024, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/6 "2024-08-20T11:43:26Z")
I had the Vitus SIA-030 integrated amplifier before i changed to the SM-103 MK.II. The SIA-030 was very good already, but i can’t bypass its preamp section when i wanted to use the passive preamp of the MSB Reference DAC to drive the power amplifier section directly. So i upgraded to the SM-103 MK.II which is Vitus Audio’s latest model launched in early 2023. With the SM-103 MK.II monoblocks, there is a lot of improvement in base control and dynamics. They seems to have unlimited power driving the 88db sensitivity Marten speakers, eventhough there are only rated 100W rms into 8 ohms for the Class A or Class AB output options, probably due to their high current designs and massive power supplies. The bass is very powerful and controlled while the mids and highs are liquid sounding with excellent 3D imaging. Now with the Cascade DAC, these monoblocks do not in any way limit the tremendous performance potential of the Cascade DAC. ---
**Author:** ![Konstantin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/858c86/32.png) [@Konstantin](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Konstantin)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/7 "2025-04-14T15:18:12Z")
Hello! Tell me, after a year, are you still listening to the msb system with vitus audio? Do you recommend this combination? Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/8 "2025-04-15T10:16:30Z")
Hi, Yes, I am still using the Vitus SM-103 Mk.II monoblocks in the system. These monoblocks provide unlimited power, and in combination with the Cascade DAC/preamplifier gave a well balanced, natural and fatigue free sound. You would have to listen to them for yourself before making your decision. ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/9 "2025-11-08T05:06:15Z")
Received my Marten Coltrane Quintet Statement Edition speakers after 8 months wait! These beauties have a frequency response of 18 to 60,000 Hz ± 2dB. ![20251108_124225](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/ebbad0fd77f6dda404743a8f3a77431be2331587.jpeg) ![20251108_123930](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/481d354d99b282bd07bc1bae8c5721192f14444c.jpeg) ![20251108_123918](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/9421f67d1052e3e2e6daf320ddeb413b365e729a.jpeg) ![20251106_120720](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/118ed59e8b888df667ac22274fd289db6483c62d.jpeg) ![20251106_120431](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/89b24f2f2b793093db157303d04c8de93906038d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/47_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/10 "2025-11-08T11:29:34Z")
Simply magnificent, congrats! ---
**Author:** ![Dan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/dan/32/39_2.png) [@Dan](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Dan)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/11 "2025-11-08T12:39:52Z")
Wow! ---
**Author:** ![matthewk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eada6e/32.png) [@matthewk](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/matthewk)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/12 "2025-11-09T20:34:32Z")
That’s awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Daniel\_Francis](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/daniel_francis/32/681_2.png) [@Daniel\_Francis](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Daniel_Francis)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/13 "2025-11-10T18:46:25Z")
Stunning! ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 6:20am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/14 "2025-12-19T06:20:07Z")
![20251219_141527](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/1X/5580cf958632827ddd715bcc2a2cf3563bc11925.jpeg) Final listening positions for the speakers. ---
**Author:** ![Mairet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a9adbd/32.png) [@Mairet](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Mairet)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/15 "2025-12-19T16:52:21Z")
The new speakers are beautiful. I like the simple and uncluttered approach to the system and room. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![MikeB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e95f7d/32.png) [@MikeB](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/MikeB)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/16 "2025-12-19T19:45:47Z")
Great system in a fantastic space - congratulations! Enjoy in good health. ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/17 "2026-06-29T08:11:04Z")
A small update on the platforms/stands for the Cascade DAC: Digital Director and Analog converter stack sitting on a Stillpoints Component Stand with Ultra 6 isolators and the Powerbase unit on a separate Stillpoints Component Stand with Ultra 6 isolators Cables upgraded to Jorma Paragon cables for speakers, XLR interconnect and AC power cords. ![20260629_161428](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/2X/8/8b568a1223f3af0328895f56e59fcce9edd0da09.jpeg) ![20260629_161843](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/2X/1/17b0f917c709247d32800635e5f350a3e954ca34.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Peter.Bomberg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Peter.Bomberg](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Peter.Bomberg)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/18 "2026-06-29T18:38:13Z")
looks stunning and I am certain it sounds fantastic ---
**Author:** ![Easyglider](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/easyglider/32/87_2.png) [@Easyglider](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Easyglider)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/19 "2026-08-05T02:49:19Z")
Jonathan visited with the MSB distributors Mr. Koo and Terry. ![20260804_180532](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/msbtechnology/original/2X/9/9661772ebb7534952e0dd2f165acc2f59a35c974.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Frank\_Lee](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/frank_lee/32/487_2.png) [@Frank\_Lee](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/Frank_Lee)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178/20 "2026-08-06T03:04:02Z")
Simply and awesome! [Next page](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/des-listening-room/178.md?page=2)