MSB Technology Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

$22,500.00

The world’s highest level of headphone audio playback.

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Product Description

With the great variety of headphone choices, it is only possible to achieve the best performance with a single headset in mind.  You can not use the universal headphone amp concept with the Select level of performance.  That is why we have built a dedicated Stax* headphone amp to be paired the the Select DAC, the MSB Technology Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier.

Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier – An Integrated system.

The MSB Technology Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier has been designed to take advantage of the powerful DAC outputs.  This allows it to achieve a level of headphone playback never heard.

Analog bypass.

If you are sharing the headphones with a two channel system, use an internal bypass in the amp.  Simply turn off the unit for the signal to be sent to your other system.

Equalization module.

A discrete passive equalization module slot is included with the amp.  This allows for slight analog adjustments of the amplifier to accommodate new headphone designs in the future.  This can also be used to tune the system for your preferences.

The Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier
The Select Headphone Amplifier can ONLY be used with MSB DACs.
Dynamic Range >140 dB
Frequency Response 5Hz-20Khz, ±0.8dB
XLR Input 75Ω Balanced
4Vrms Maximum
Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 120dB CMRR @ 60Hz
> 90dB CMRR @ 1kHz
> 70dB CMRR @ 20kHz
Crosstalk <-90dB Crosstalk @ 1kHz <-65dB Crosstalk @ 20kHz
XLR Output Direct connection to input when enabled or unit powered off.
When listening to headphones, output is muted with 75Ω output impedance
Headphone Output 1x Stax style output
Bias Voltage 580Vdc, 5 MΩ
Controls IR Remote (Configurable)
Power Button (Configurable)
2x MSB 12V Trigger
Power Consumption 80W
Less than 2W standby
Topology
Input/Gain Stage – Class-A
– Quad balanced
– Impedance matched
– Transformer coupled
– Fully discrete
Output Stage – High Voltage Electrostatic Class-A
– Balanced
Chassis Dimensions
Width: 17.5 in (444 mm)
Depth: 17.5 in (444 mm)
Height: 2.75 in (70 mm)
Weight: 38 lbs (17 kg)
Product Feet: M6X1 Thread
Shipping Dimensions
Width: 23 in (584 mm)
Depth: 23 in (584 mm)
Height: 7 in (178 mm)
Weight: 45 lbs (20 kg)
Included Accessories
User manual
Ground cable
IEC power cord

Brand

MSB Technology

The small team of elite, dedicated engineers and technicians in Silicon Valley are united by their love of high-end audio. They work in partnership with one another to bring customers the very best in high-performance HiFi products such as the Discrete DAC and the new Premier Digital Director.

Innovation and passion are at the heart of the company culture, and the result is precision-driven long-lasting products. MSB has over 25 years of crafting DACs, plus a keen insight into future-ready products with the most flexible architecture. In-house, research-based development and manufacturing set this brand apart from others.

Founding brothers Jonathan and Daniel Gullman drive their closely-knit team to build and curate a large range of audio products that set an industry benchmark. Furthermore, the tight integration between electrical, mechanical, and consumer needs consistently pushes the listening experience further than ever before. At the end of the day, MSB Technology’s joy comes from sharing its leading-edge technologies with the global listening community.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of MSB Technology products. We sell customers the best DACs and amplifiers from MSB. Interested in purchasing a new MSB product? You can trade-in any component towards an MSB Technology product by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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