McIntosh MCD 205

RS232 interface
Optical and coaxial digital outputs Non-volatile program play memory
Blue alphanumeric vacuum florescent display Gold-plated input and output connectors Low noise 1% metal film resistors
Power control in and out
R-core power transformer 

Featured Technologies

CD-ROM STYLE 5 DISC MUSICBANKTM CHANGER. A precision mechanism originally man

LOW DISTORTION 24 BIT D/A CONVERTER. The MCD205 utilizes 24-bit D/A converters to provide wide dynamic range as well as extremely low distortion. Music at all levels is repro- duced with extreme precision and elegance, resulting in a sound that is truly exceptional.

BALANCED AND UNBALANCED OUTPUTS. Select balanced outputs for long cable runs in a noisy environment with optimum noise rejection, or unbalanced outputs for short runs.

IR REMOTE CONTROL. The MCD205 has the ability to be operated remotely from a hand held IR transmitter.

DATA INPUT FOR CONTROL FROM A MCINTOSH PREAMP OR CONTROL CENTER.

A 1/8" mini jack is provided for control data from the data output jack of a McIntosh preamp or control center.

RS232 INTERFACE. An RS232 port is provided for control and communication interface with multi-room systems.

OPTICAL AND COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUTS. Optical and coaxial digital outputs are pro- vided for use with an external D/A converter.

NON VOLATILE PROGRAM PLAY MEMORY. A playback program, once entered, will not be lost if the power should fail.

BLUE VACUUM FLORESCENT DISPLAY. The MCD205’s blue alphanumeric vacuum flores- cent display presents disk, track, time and play mode information. The color coordinates per- fectly with other McIntosh equipment. 

GOLD PLATED INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS. The MCD205 utilizes gold plating for superior corrosion resistance.

POWER CONTROL IN & OUT. Two 1/8" mini jacks are used for remote power control. A 5V DC signal from the power out jack of another piece of McIntosh equipment turns on the changer. After a short delay, a 5V DC signal appears at the power out jack of the changer that can be used to turn on an additional piece of equipment.

R-CORE POWER TRANSFORMER. The special construction of the R-Core power transformer minimizes hum radiation.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POWER SWITCH. The MCD205 does not require a standby mode because the memories are permanent and require no power. 

SYSTEM

Compact disc digital audio

SIGNAL READOUT

Optical (semiconductor laser)

ERROR CORRECTION

CIRC

D/A CONVERTER

24-bit dual converter

SAMPLING FREQUENCY

44.1 kHz

QUANTIZATION

16-bit linear

DISC ROTATIONAL VELOCITY

200 to 500rpm (constant linear velocity)

MCD205 Five Disc CD Changer

CD-ROM style five disc MusicBankTM changer CD-R playback*
Low distortion 24-bit D/A converter
Balanced and unbalanced audio outputs

IR remote control with front panel sensor

Data input for remote control from preamps and control centers with or without carrier

RS232 interface
Optical and coaxial digital outputs Non-volatile program play memory
Blue alphanumeric vacuum florescent display Gold-plated input and output connectors Low noise 1% metal film resistors
Power control in and out
R-core power transformer

*This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R discs. It may not be able to play some CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording.

MusicBankTM is a registered trademark of Nakamichi Corporation.

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT

2.0V RMS at balanced outputs. 2.0V RMS at unbalanced outputs.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100,120 or 230 VAC, 50-60Hz 25Watts

DIMENSIONS

Front panel: 17-1/2" (44.4 cm) wide
by 5-3/8" (13.7 cm) high. Depth behind front panel: 15" (36.7cm) including 2" clearance for connectors. 

WEIGHT

21 lbs (9.5 Kg) net
35 lbs (15.9 Kg) shipping weight

FINISH

Front panel of black glass, gold/teal illuminated nomenclature. Completely enclosed chassis.

WOW AND FLUTTER

Below measurement limits

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

+0, -0.50dB from 5Hz to 20KHz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

0.002% maximum

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

108 dB (A-weighted)

DYNAMIC RANGE

100 dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION

105 dB

OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE

600 ohms balanced 600 ohms unbalanced. 

Originally manufactured for use as a computer CD-ROM, the MCD205 changer features an internal stocker that holds up to five CDs. The direct loading design makes inserting and ejecting discs extremely easy. It does not require cumbersome magazines, nor does it have a disc tray. It’s as easy to operate as the player in your car, yet retains the ease and capacity of a changer.