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remove the volume modules from the DAC III so they will not interfere with the operation of the MVC.
Rear Panel Details
Analog Input – A balanced analog input is provided. It is passed through to both the single ended and balanced outputs when selected.
(As well as the volume control if installed). This input is ideal for adding an vinyl input to your system. Minimum input impedance is
600 ohms. For an RCA input, use an RCA to XLR conversion connector. At 0 dB volume setting, the analog inputs are a direct pass-
through.
Output Switch – There is toggle switch , marked BAL and S. This is a new feature, which allows the unit to use all four DAC modules in
a Single Ended system. The Balanced setting (BAL) is the standard setting and will work in all systems. The Single ended setting (S.)
is for Single ended systems only.
Toslink – Although this format has the lowest bandwidth, it is one of the more common outputs on low-end products. It also offers ground
isolation between products and noise immunity over long runs.
Coaxial – A good input for short runs and lower frequencies.
Balanced digital – The AES/EBU Professional input is the preferred input. The balanced nature of this input allows great cable lengths
as well as total noise immunity.
MSB Network – These two CAT-5 inputs are for use with other MSB products.
Clock Feature (advanced users only) – On the back of the unit is a special 5 pin XLR type connector. It is a clock interface that allows
multiple Platinum products to be synchronized, allows the Platinum Clock to be output
and allows an external clock to be input to the Platinum. See Clock Interface.
The MSB Network
One of the most powerful feature of the Platinum is the MSB network. This network
plugs into the balanced input of the Platinum and is automatically detected and acti-
vated. The MSB network has the following capability:
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Unidirectional communications over any twisted pair
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Simultaneous transmission of 8 audio channels with 32 bit resolution at 192 kHz sampling rate
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Simultaneous transmission of 8 data channels with 3 Mbs data rate (for volume and trim data)
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A single serial channel of 384 kbits/sec for control and system data.
This network is our answer to 192 kHz audio transmission and multichannel transmission in the same package.
We provide network outputs to our own transport and offer a source upgrade to your transport as well. In our
surround processor upgrade, up to 8 channels of decoded data can be sent through one wire to separate
DACs. The twisted pair format is very convenient as it has become the standard for all computer networks.
Ethernet networks use CAT5 wire which contains 4 twisted pairs. This one cable could be used to send 32
channels of 32 bit, 192 kHz audio data! Several cables are available for connecting MSB transports to the
Platinum including CAT5 cable at any length up to 80 feet.
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