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MCD500 SACD/CD player
FixeD Output level2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced
variable Output level0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced 0 - 12.0Vrms Balanced
Output iMpeDanCe600 Ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
FrequenCy respOnse4Hz to 40,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±0.5dB (CD)
signal tO nOise ratiOBetter than 110dB (A-weighted)
DynaMiC rangeBetter than 100dB
HarMOniC DistOrtiOn0.0015% @ 1000Hz (SACD) 0.0015% @ 1000Hz (CD)
CHannel separatiOnBetter than 98dB (1,000Hz)
Digital inputOptical: -15dbm to -21dbm (PCM 1 -“ CD Format only) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 Ohm (PCM 1 -“ CD Format only) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM 1)
Digital OutputOptical: -15dbm to -21dbm (PCM 1 -“ CD Format only) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 Ohm (PCM 1 -“ CD Format only) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM 1)
transpOrtLaser Type: Twin Beam Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD) Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I
pOwer requireMents100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts 110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts 120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 Watts Standby: Less than 1 Watt
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MCD500 for the correct voltage.
Overall DiMensiOns (H x w x D)6" (15.24cm) x 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 16-1/2" (41.91cm)
Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4" (17.2cm).
weigHt28.2 lbs. (12.8Kg) net 44.6 lbs. (20.2Kg) in shipping carton
PCM 1 (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal type used for CD Discs
parallel DaC tOpOlOgy
Four DACs per channel are arranged in a balanced parallel configuration for the most accurate reconstruction of the analog waveform.
Digital inputs
Two selectable digital inputs are provided for use with external digital sources like the MS750 Music Server. Indeed, the MCD500 has the potential to improve the sound of any digital music source.
Drive MeCHanisM
Die-cast, wrap-around chassis with a steel top cover dampens resonances for silent, error free operation disc reading.
DisC reaDing
CDs are read into buffer memory at 2X normal speed for enhanced accuracy.
pOwer supply
A premium linear power supply features an R-Core transformer and nested regulation providing super stable DC voltage as required by the high performance digital circuits utilized.
FOr tHe COnsuMers
prOteCtiOn
In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, new McIntosh products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be used and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced.
