McIntosh MCD-550 SACD/CD Player

McIntosh MCD-550 SACD/CD Player 

Features:

• 2-Channel SACD/CD Player
  
• 8-Channel, 32-bit/192kHz Quad Balanced DAC
  
• Optical, Coaxial and USB Digital Audio Inputs - supports up to 24bit / 192 kHz
  
• Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs - supports up to 24bit / 192 kHz
  
• Fixed and Variable Audio Outputs - Balanced and unbalanced
  
• Headphone Output
  
• Can be used as a standalone SACD/CD Player or can be used as a Digital Preamp with a built in SACD/CD Player
  

From McIntosh:  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. It can decode PCM signals from CDs and the digital inputs, and DSD signals from SACDs.  

Both fixed and variable balanced and unbalanced outputs are present, offering you extreme flexibility in connecting the MCD550 to your system. The variable outputs allow for direct connection to an amplifier without requiring a separate preamplifier. Also available are three digital inputs: a coax, an optical and a USB input that allows for direct streaming of computer stored music at up to 24-bits and 192kHz. Coax and optical outputs are available if you want to send the audio signal to a preamplifier or home theater processor.  

Our new High Drive headphone amplifier features increased gain and output power, and is optimized for virtually all headphone types for the ultimate personal listening experience. The MCD550 reads your discs at a higher speed and stores the data in a buffer memory for better error correction and tracking, thus increasing overall audio performance. On the back are gold plated connectors that help maintain a clean audio signal and also resist corrosion. The classic McIntosh black glass faceplate is wrapped in a beautiful stainless steel chassis.   

See full information and specs on McIntosh website: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/cd-players/mcd550  

Ships in original McIntosh double box.  Includes remote control, power cord and owners manual.  

In excellent, like new condition.  Original owner, purchased in Oct 2014. Used on a home system with very low usage (mostly for the infrequent SACD).    

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Insured shipping to be paid by buyer. Prefer shipping FedEx but can do local pickup or other shippers...