MSB Technology UniversalPrice: $3995 plus power supply ($595-$4495)

Website: www.msbtech.com

Vade said: Everything about the UMT smacks of quality and attention to detail. It’s built like the proverbial brick outhouse, and considering how many functions it provides, it’s quite user friendly. The MSB UMT is a serious assault on the state of the transport art. Its price reflects that, but so does its sound. If you have deep pockets and a love for the finest audio equipment, and the finest sound, I urge you to audition the MSB Technology Universal Media Transport. 

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The gist: Oppo-based forward-thinking source component.