$15,500.00

The magic of ultra HiFi sound brought to dynamic headphones.

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Product Description

Dynamically driven.

Designed for dynamic headphones, the MSB Technology Dynamic Headphone Amplifier is a fully balanced amplifier. Boasting 139dB of dynamic range, the amp works in tandem with the Reference and Select DAC, allowing the music to come to life in vibrant and unforgettable new ways.

CNC billet chassis.

Starting with a 65lb plate of raw aluminum, material is machined in our own in-house CNC shop. After more than four hours of machining, 60% of the aluminum is removed, resulting in a significantly lighter, more contoured product with the best anodized finishes on the market.

4-Pin XLR

Each amplifier in the MSB Technology Dynamic Headphone Amplifier is equipped with three 4-pin XLR outputs, designed for a shared listening experience.

Fully equipped.

A rear-facing headphone jack allows for a cleaner system aesthetic—there aren’t any dangling cables interfering with a cleanly assembled system.  The noise floor is reduced with an isolated transformer and grounding scheme.  12 Volt triggers allow remote control over the system power.

Analog bypass.

If you’re sharing the headphones using the MSB Technology Dynamic Headphone Amplifier with a two-channel system, use our internal bypass we’ve installed directly into the amp. Simply turn off the unit for the signal to be sent to your other system.

The Dynamic Headphone Amplifier
The Reference Headphone Amp can ONLY be used with MSB DACs.
Supported Formats Analog Only
XLR Analog Inputs Optimized for 75Ω or 150Ω Balanced Source
XLR Analog Outputs Direct connection to input when enabled or unit powered off.
When listening to headphones, output is muted with 75Ω output impedance
Headphone Output Impedance 0.45Ω
Dynamic Range
20Hz-20kHz
(Max Power at 45Ω)		 >139dB
>141dBA
Frequency Response 5Hz-20kHz ±0.016dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio > 95dB CMRR @ 60Hz
> 95dB CMRR @ 1kHz
> 80dB CMRR @ 20kHz
Crosstalk <-130dB Crosstalk @ 1kHz <-110dB Crosstalk @ 20kHz
SMPTE IMD 0dBu 0.0019% @ 45Ω
% THD+N 1kHz 0dBu 0.00065% @ 45Ω
Max Power @ 1% THD+N 16Ω @ 4.25Vrms (1.12W)
32Ω @ 8.6Vrms (2.3W)
45Ω @ 15.5Vrms (5.3W)
150Ω @ 15.6Vrms (1.62W)
Noise Floor
(150Ω Input Impedance)		 0.00168mVrms
20Hz-20kHz
Headphone Output Connectors 1x Rear 4 Pin XLR
2x Front 4 Pin XLR
Display Power LED
Controls IR Remote (Configurable)
Power Button (Configurable)
2x MSB 12V Trigger
Power Consumption 64 Watts
Less than 2W standby
Topology
Input/Gain Stage – Class-A
– Double balanced
– Impedance matched
– DC coupled
– Fully discrete
Output Stage – Class-A
– Balanced
– Current gain only
Chassis Dimensions
Width: 17.5 in (444 mm)
Depth: 17.5 in (444 mm)
Chassis Height (Without Feet): 2.2 in (56 mm)
Stack height: 2.85 in (92 mm)
Weight: 34 lbs (15.5 kg)
Product Feet: M6X1 Thread
Shipping Dimensions
Width: 23 in (585 mm)
Depth: 23 in (585 mm)
Height: 7 in (178 mm)
Weight: 42 lbs (19 kg)
Included Accessories

Product 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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