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Atoll Electronique MS120
STREAMER / DAC
Whether you’re listening to high-definition streaming music locally from your network, from a USB key, a hard drive, Bluetooth®, or your favourite internet radio stations, our mini network player MS120 is adapted to the current needs related to reading dematerialized music files. It embeds a high-performance converter and can be used as a pure source or preamplifier.
- 4 mm brushed aluminium front.
- 2 transformers 5 VA + 1×3.2 VA + 1×4.6 VA (audio stages).
- High-quality MKP technology link capacitors.
- BURR-BROWN PCM1796 converter:
– Dynamic: 123 dB.
– Signal/Noise ratio: 123 dB. - 5″ TFT LED colour graphic display (800*480).
- Discrete component audio stages without negative feedback in pure Class A.
- Analogue volume management (switched resistors) that can be bypassed.
- A specific power supply is dedicated to the audio stages.
- A specific power supply is dedicated to the digital audio line converter.
- Accepted resolutions: PCM up to 24 bits/192 kHz and DSD64 and DSD128.
- Playback of audio files on the network (DLNA and UPnP compatible)
in a wired RJ45 or Wi-Fi connection. - Display of names, tags, resolutions and album covers.
- “Gapless” system (no cut between pieces).
- Ability to create playlists.
- USB-A file systems: FAT32, NTFS, EXT2/3/4.
- ATOLL “streamer” remote control supplied as standard.
- “ATOLL Signature 2” App (Android and IOS).
CONNECTIVITY
Audio inputs
2 Stereo line inputs.
4 Digital inputs: 2 Coaxial, 2 Optical.
1 Bluetooth® 4,2 input.
2 USB-A inputs (1 front, 1 rear).
Audio outputs
1 Stereo line output.
2 Digital outputs: 1 Coaxial, 1 Optical Toslink.
Various
1 RJ45 input (network).
1 Trigger output (12V).
1 WIFI antenna (802.11b/g/n).
1 Bluetooth® antenna.
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Professional Reviews 92/100
Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
88/100
Features Usability
92/100
Value for Money
94/100
Compact yet musically engaging, the MS120 wins praise for its wide soundstage, sublime midrange, and tightly controlled bass, with The Ear Editor calling it a joy to use. Its Burr-Brown DAC, improved app, and generous streaming support make this French-built network player feel polished, flexible, and unusually accomplished for the money.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Sublime midrange with balanced bass and treble that stays emotionally natural and controlled.
Wide, detailed soundstage with superb imaging and strong listener engagement.
Improved app and intuitive control make day-to-day use straightforward and polished.
Generous connectivity and streaming support, including Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify Connect, Airable internet radio, and broad file compatibility.
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Cons
Lacks HDMI input, which may limit convenience for users wanting TV integration.
Apple AirPlay was not yet available at the time of review.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers describe the MS120 as exceptionally satisfying to listen to, with no obvious sonic blemishes called out. The midrange is praised as sublime and the bass and treble are said to be in perfect harmony, while the soundstage is described as wide, detailed, and superbly imaged.
Tonal Balance Musicality
94/100
The Ear calls the midrange sublime and says the bass and treble are in perfect harmony, with music presented in a way that feels emotionally natural rather than forced. It is described as 'on song' without putting a foot wrong, which points to an easy, musical balance.
Resolution Detail
92/100
Reviewers highlight a wide and detailed soundstage with superb imaging, which suggests strong retrieval of spatial information and fine musical texture. The presentation sounds open and well organized, with no hint of congestion in the quoted impressions.
Digital Performance
92/100
The review says there is 'nothing to complain about' in sound quality, and the streamer/DAC chain is presented as clean and controlled. The Burr-Brown DAC implementation and the controlled bass and imaging comments support a very capable digital output stage.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 92/100
The MS120 is praised for strong everyday usability, especially its improved Atoll Signature app and straightforward control from remote, front panel, or app. Connectivity is extensive, with network playback, broad file support, multiple streaming services, internet radio, analog and digital I/O, preamp out, USB-A, and a 12V trigger.
Streaming Software
92/100
The new Atoll Signature app is described as much improved, and the streamer is controllable by remote, front panel, or app. Reviewers also praise the clear display of station and track information, which makes the day-to-day streaming experience feel polished.
Features Connectivity
92/100
The MS120 offers wide file support over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, DLNA and UPnP compatibility, Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal Connect, internet radio, two analog outputs, coaxial and optical digital outputs, preamp out, USB-A inputs, and a 12V trigger. That is a very flexible set of connections for a compact streamer.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Reviewers note careful attention to the audio stages, with symmetrical discrete output stages operating in class A and no feedback. The front panel display is also described as clear, easy to read, and very informative, though the reviews say less about long-term chassis solidity or mechanical durability.
Value for Money
94/100
The Ear explicitly calls the MS120 'something of an audiophile bargain' and 'a streaming bargain,' which is strong value language for a player at this price. That kind of praise suggests it competes very well against similarly priced streamers and feels especially appealing for what it delivers.
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