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Description:
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.
MCD500 Features
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD500 incorporates two laser elements, with different wavelengths,
that are focused through one lens assembly. This unique design
allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD)
Discs Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MCD500 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mechanism Base
and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for
faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio
Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate.
The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error
correction processing.
• Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD500 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme
precision and musical elegance.
• Quad Balanced Digital to Analog Converter
The 8 channel 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter is used
in a Stereo Quad Balanced mode. All levels of music are reproduced
with a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.
• Digital Audio Inputs
The MCD500 has both a Coaxial and an Optical Digital Input for
using the internal Digital to Analog Processor Circuitry to Decode
PCM Signals from an external source.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding
of the PCM Signal.
• Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD500, the Level Control allows
varying the volume level of the music. It can also be used for
matching the volume level of the MCD500 with other components
in the system.
• Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCD500 Front Panel display indicates the current disc playback
status, digital input status and the variable audio output volume
level.
• Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts. This is
more than enough signal to drive any Power Amplifier directly;
forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc Playback System.
• Balanced Outputs
The MCD500 has both variable and fixed Balanced Outputs, permitting
long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off
of the MCD500 when connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control.
The Power Control Output connection can control a McIntosh Power
Amplifier in a high quality disc playback system.
• Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD500 operating
functions including adjustment of the volume level. The push-buttons
on the Remote Control are illuminated.
• Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core Power Transformer
and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation
even though the power line varies.
• Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the MCD500 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead
blast textured surface and a black anodized finish. In the recessed
area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel with a block diagram
of the MCD500 Circuitry.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the
combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and
extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even
Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine
beauty of the MCD500 will be retained for many years.
