McIntosh MCD550 CD/SACD Player, Demo

The MCD550 utilizes an 8-channel, 32 bit, 192kHz PCM/DSD digital to analog converter (DAC) with wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion. The 8-channel DAC is used in Quad Balanced mode, which utilizes 4 DAC channels per audio channel, allowing music at all levels to be reproduced with extreme precision and elegance.

About this product
Fantastic condition store demo McIntosh MCD550 CD/SACD player.

Unit comes in original box with remote control, printed owner’s manual, and power cord.

Unit is rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use, including some light scratching to side (see photos).

Specifications

• Disc Formats: CD, SACD, MP3 and WMA


• Fixed Output Level: 2.0Vrms Unbalanced / 4.0Vrms Balanced


• Variable Output Level: 0 - 8.0Vrms Unbalanced / 0 - 16.0Vrms Balanced


• Output Impedance: 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced


• Frequency Response: 4Hz to 40,000 Hz +0.5, -2dB (SACD) / 4Hz to 20,000 Hz +/- 0.5dB (CD)


• Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 110dB (A-weighted)


• Dynamic Range: Better than 100dB


• Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% @ 1000Hz


• Channel Separation: Better than 98dB (1,000 Hz)


• Headphone Output Impedance: 47 ohms


• Headphone Load Impedance: 16-600 ohms


• Digital Input Format: SPDIF (PCM)


• Digital Input Sample Rate: Coaxial: 16, 24-Bit/96kHz; Optical: 16, 24-Bit/192kHz; USB: Optical: 16, 24-Bit/192kHz


• Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms / Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm (TOSlink) / USB: Type B Connector


• Digital Output Format: SPDIF (PCM)


• Digital Output Sample Rate: Up to 24-Bit / 192kHz


• Digital Output: Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms / Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm (TOSlink)


• Transport Laser Type: Twin Beam


• Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD)


• Laser Power: Class IIa / Class I


• Dimensions (WHD): 17.5” x 6” x 19” including front panel, knobs, and cables


• Weight: 28 lbs net; 42.5 lbs shipped

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Additional Information
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