McIntosh MDA 700 Brochure

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See SYSTEMS ENGINEERING in main brochure for more on McIntosh system architectures. MDA700 D/A Converter Featured Technologies A s distinctions among CD players grow ever finer, those seeking the ultimate in sonic purity find salvation through separation -“ one box for the transport, one box for the converter. In any case, the proliferation of digital sources argues for the use of one, multi-input D/A converter. The MDA700 features a break- through balanced/parallel design that uses eight of Burr-Browns best D/A chips for music reproduction of unparalleled clarity. With four digital inputs and auto- matic selection of the correct sampling frequency, the McIntosh MDA700 will ensure uniformly excellent sound from all of a systems digital sources. BALANCED/PARALLEL DESIGN.Eight of Burr-Browns best 20-bit D/A chips in a balanced/ parallel configuration yield one of the best conversion performances ever obtained. The balanced section cancels noise and distortion artifacts, while the parallel section reduces conversion step errors and improves linearity. AUTOMATIC SAMPLING FREQUENCY SELECTION.The MDA700 automatically selects the correct sampling frequency to match the input signal requirements. Front panel LEDs indicate 48kHz, 44.1kHz, or 32kHz. FOUR SELECTABLE DIGITAL INPUTS.Two coaxial and two optical digital inputs can be selected by front panel pushbuttons or via a McIntosh remote control. BALANCED CONNECTIONS. A premium feature not usually found in consumer audio gear, balanced connections guard against induced noise and allow long cable runs without com- promising sound quality. A balanced connection between the MDA700 and a McIntosh Control Center with a balanced input (e.g., C42) provides 40dB more noise protection than would an unbalanced (single-ended) connection. DATA IN/OUT. These link the MDA700 to other McIntosh system components (e.g., the MCD751 CD Transport) for complete remote control. REMOTE POWER CONTROL. This enables the MDA700 to turn on/off with other McIntosh system components.

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About the MDA700 Companion Products The McIntosh products shown at right are logical companions for the MDA700. Separate literature is available. Check with your McIntosh dealer for any late additions. McIntosh speaker systems are also covered in detail in separate literature. MCD751 CD Transport. The MCD751s advanced optomechanical design ensures the integrity of the digital data fed to the MDA700. C42 Control Center and MC352 Power Amplifier. The C42 and the MC352 will form a balanced system with the MDA700. The result is musical performance essentially devoid of measurable inaccuracies. Previous CD and Laser Disc Players. The MDA700 can upgrade the sound of previous McIntosh or non-McIntosh CD or laser disc players that provide a digital output. As seen on the inside surface of this demonstration piece, the screening processfor a McIntosh glass panel entails as many as 12 individual layers. The glass panels are cut using a computer-controlled high-pressure water jet. MDA700 Companions MCD751 CD TRANSPORT MC352 POWER AMPLIFIER M ost consumer electronics products are necessarily viewed as short-term investments because either they dont last or they quickly become obsolete in some way. Coincidentally, manufacturers supply a steady stream of new-and-improved products that you can buy. Again. Behind every McIntosh is a fifty-year heritage of excellence, proudly carried forward by every employee. No productionlines, no price-point engineering, no planned obsolescence. McIntosh equipment is made to sound better and last longer. When McIntosh products are presented to customers, the criteria they have been conditioned to overlook -“ reliability, longevity, craftsmanship, ease-of-use, adaptability, pride of ownership -“ suddenly leap to the top of their list. The choice becomes clear: There is nothing like a McIntosh. C42 AUDIO CONTROL CENTER