{"product_id":"msb-palisade-dac","title":"MSB Palisade DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Palisade DAC is a two-chassis digital-to-analog converter from MSB Technology: a Digital Director and an Analog Converter, joined by a fiber link. MSB describes it as a distilled version of its Cascade DAC, built for digital sources only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital Director\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSources connect to the Digital Director, which has four slots for MSB’s isolated input modules. Modules fit any slot and swap at the rear, tool-free. MSB offers modules for network playback, USB, coaxial and optical S\/PDIF, XLR S\/PDIF, Universal I2S, and its own Pro ISL and ProI2S links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConversion and power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palisade uses four Hybrid DAC MKII modules, the Femto 33 MKIII clock and MSB’s Bit Diffusion Technology (BDT). The Analog Converter has a linear power supply built into its chassis, shielded from the analog circuitry. A new layout based on MSB’s EMI-protection work guards the conversion stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVolume and output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume uses passive, constant-impedance attenuation in the analog domain, in 1 dB steps, and the output is balanced XLR at 150 ohms. The Palisade can connect directly to a power amplifier. With an external preamplifier, the Preamp Off setting bypasses the volume control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MSB remote covers power, volume, input, phase and display. A 12 V trigger links power with other MSB components, and an RS-232 port supports home control systems. The two chassis can be stacked or placed on separate shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormats (input dependent): PCM 44.1 kHz to 3,072 kHz, up to 32 bits; DSD 1x to 8x; DSD over DoP on all inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog output: balanced XLR, 150 ohms, 3.32 V RMS maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD at full scale: \u0026lt;0.0008% (20 Hz–20 kHz, volume 100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: \u0026gt;125 dB (20 Hz–20 kHz, volume 100)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions, each chassis: 17.5 x 15.5 x 3.125 in (444.5 x 393.7 x 79.4 mm); stacked 5.7 in (144 mm) high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Digital Director 31 lb (14 kg); Analog Converter 33 lb (15 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: MSB remote, fiber link cable, two IEC power cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years; 5 years for the original owner with registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MSB Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50905496223963,"sku":null,"price":59500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1363\/6553\/files\/MSB_Palisade_DAC_1_Hero.png?v=1792721920","url":"https:\/\/almaaudio.com\/products\/msb-palisade-dac","provider":"Alma Music and Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}