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MCD500

SACD/CD Player

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The new McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player with Digital Inputs combines exceptional 
sound quality and flexibility with a unique parallel DAC topology. Four 24-Bit, 192 kHz  
PCM/DSD digital to analog converters per channel are arranged in a differential balanced 
configuration enabling a more faithful reproduction of the analog waveform resulting in 
outstanding fidelity with very low noise and distortion. The superior low-level linearity 
achieved by this design reveals extraordinary detail for the kind of transparency normally 
experienced only during live musical events. 

Coaxial and Optical digital inputs allow the use of this extraordinary digital front end with 
external digital audio sources; everything from music servers to portable music players can 
benefit. Additionally, all internal clocks are generated by a phase-locked loop generator 
yielding stable, low jitter operation for truly error-free performance. 

The MCD500 analog stages employ a differential balanced topology for wide dynamic 
range and the best possible fidelity. Both fixed and variable outputs are supported and  
a dedicated high-performance headphone amplifier with 1/4” jack is provided.   

 

Four DACS per Channel
Die-cast Disc Tray 
2X-speed Disc Reading
Digital Inputs
Variable Output w/ Volume Control
Low Impedance Headphone Stage 
with 1/4” Jack