McIntosh MCD-301 SACD / CD Player
The new McIntosh MCD301 SACD/CD Player delivers breathtaking fidelity from both standard compact discs and SACD's, "raising the bar" for both technical and sonic performance. Topping the list of features is a new, super-quiet SACD/CD drive mechanism that is completely enclosed in a die-cast, wrap-around chassis for resonance free operation. A die-cast aluminum disc tray lends a special touch of quality that you will appreciate every time you load a disc.
Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD301 incorporates two laser elements, with different wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
Advanced Transport
The MCD301 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mechanism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correction processing. Topping the list of features is a new, super-quiet SACD/CD drive mechanism that is completely enclosed in a die-cast, wrap-around chassis for resonance free operation. A die-cast aluminum disc tray lends a special touch of quality that you will appreciate every time you load a disc.
Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD301 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme precision and musical elegance.
Multi-Bit Digital to Analog Converter
The 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.
Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD301, the Level Control allows varying the volume level of the music. It can also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD301 with other components in the system.
Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCD301 Front Panel display indicates the current disc playback status and the variable audio output volume level at the same time on a continuous basis.
Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts. This is more than enough signal to drive any Power amplifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc Playback System.
Balanced Outputs
The MCD301 has both variable and fixed Balanced Outputs, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal.
Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD301 operating functions including adjustment of the volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are illuminated.
Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD301 will be retained for many years.
| Dimensions | Height, 6.0in, X Width, 17.5in, X Depth, 15.9in |
| Freq range CD | 4Hz-20kHz |
| Freq range SACD | 4Hz-40kHz |
| Disc Formats | SACD, CD, MP3, WMA |
| S/N Ratio | 110dB |
| Digital Output | Coaxial, TOS Link |
| Net Weight | 28.2lbs |
| $4,495.00 |
McIntosh MCD-500 SACD / CD Player
The new McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player with Digital Inputs combines exceptional sound quality and flexibility with a unique parallel DAC topology. Four 24-Bit, 192 KHz PCM/DSD digital to analog converters per channel are arranged in a differential balanced configuration enabling a more faithful reproduction of the analog waveform resulting in outstanding fidelity with very low noise and distortion. The superior low-level linearity achieved by this design reveals extraordinary detail for the kind of transparency normally experienced only during live musical events.
Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD500 incorporates two laser elements, with different wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
Advanced Transport
The MCD500 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mechanism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correction processing.
Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD500 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme precision and musical elegance.
Quad Balanced Digital to Analog Converter
The 8 channel 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter is used in a Stereo Quad Balanced mode. All levels of music are reproduced with a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.
Digital Audio Inputs
The MCD500 has both a Coaxial and an Optical Digital Input for using the internal Digital to Analog Processor Circuitry to Decode PCM Signals from an external source.
Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal.
Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD500, the Level Control allows varying the volume level of the music. It can also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD500 with other components in the system.
Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCD500 Front Panel display indicates the current disc playback status, digital input status and the variable audio output volume level.
Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts. This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Amplifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc Playback System.
Balanced Outputs
The MCD500 has both variable and fixed Balanced Outputs, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MCD500 when connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control. The Power Control Output connection can control a McIntosh Power Amplifier in a high quality disc playback system.
Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD500 operating functions including adjustment of the volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are illuminated.
Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the MCD500 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish. In the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel with a block diagram of the MCD500 Circuitry.
Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD500 will be retained for many years.
| Dimensions | Height, 6.0in, X Width, 17.5in, X Depth, 16.5in |
| Freq range CD | 4Hz-20kHz |
| Freq range SACD | 4Hz-40kHz |
| Disc Formats | SACD ,CD, MP3, WMA |
| S/N Ratio | 110dB |
| Digital Output | Coaxial, TOS Link |
| Net Weight | 28.2 |
| $6,495.00 |
McIntosh MVP-881 Universal A /V Player
The new MVP881 BR Universal A/V Player from McIntosh is a high performance Blu-ray player with web-enabled features that excels at playing SACD and DVD Audio discs as well as standard CD's and DVD's. The MVP881 BR features custom fabricated steel and aluminum casework with unique, compartmentalized sub structures that inhibit resonance while shielding sensitive audio circuits. Also noteworthy is an all-metal disc mechanism; set in a heavy, damped base, this disc mechanism is quiet running, highly accurate and features a cast-aluminum disc tray.
CD/SACD/DVD-A Audio, DVD-V/Blu-ray Video
The latest Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio codecs are supported and an uncompressed, 24-bit, 192 KHz PCM 7.1 channel audio bitstream is also available. Four 32-bit, 192 kHz internally-balanced, stereo DACS deliver 7.1 channels of audio output; a fifth DAC supplies a separate, stereo downmix. On-board audio decoding with full bass management and a multi-channel audio output enable use with legacy A/V processors. Differential balanced, analog audio circuitry is used throughout.
An all-metal disc mechanism; set in a heavy, damped base, this disc mechanism is quiet running, highly accurate and features a cast-aluminum disc tray. A custom designed linear power supply, with R-core transformer, forms the foundation of the audio topology and provides the low noise, distortion free performance that McIntosh customers insist upon.HDMI 1.3 audio and video are fully implemented with HDMI Mode and Resolution being selectable from the front panel.
The MVP881 BR leverages the power of the superb Silicon Optics HQV Realta video processor together with 14-bit video DACS to provide a vibrant, noise free image worthy of the finest video displays. With its cutting-edge combination of audio and video technologies, the MVP881 BR is destined to become the go-to source component in McIntosh Home Theater and Music Systems everywhere.
| Dimensions | Height, 6.0in, X Width, 17.5in, X Depth, 16.5in |
| HDMI Output | Yes, 2 |
| Component Out | Yes |
| Disc Formats | CD, SACD, DVD, DVD-A, Blu-ray, HDCD, MP3, WMA |
| S/N Ratio | 115dB |
| THD | .02% |
| Net Weight | 29.5lbs |
| $7,995.00 |
With an advanced opt mechanical design that provides the ultimate in sonic purity, the MCD1000 could be the last CD transport a listener will ever need. A robust, silent running transport mechanism is utilized and provides crisp response to commands. A machined disc tray and linear bearings round out the opulent look and feel of the device; it is simply a joy to use.
The MCD1000 connects directly to the McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter or to any DAC-equipped component with a digital input. A full complement of digital outputs is provided including balanced AES/EBU. Stunning 3D glass panel cosmetics, excellent performance, and superior convenience, are among the hallmarks of this fine CD transport.
| Dimensions | Height, 6.0in, X Width, 17.5in, X Depth, 16.2in |
| Pick up | Optical 3 beam laser |
| Digital Outputs | 2 Coaxial, Optical, Balanced Digital AES |
| Net Weight | 27.5lbs |
| $7,995.00 |
A superior, multi-input D/A converter, the MDA1000 features an advanced, balanced/parallel design for unsurpassed clarity. Seven digital inputs insure compatibility with a wide range of digital components. The correct sampling frequency, from 32 to 96 kHz, is selected automatically for uniformly excellent sound from all digital sources.
Outstanding channel separation of better than 100dB (1 kHz) provides pinpoint imaging. Standard compact discs are upsampled to 24 bit/768kHz resolution through the use of an ingenious balanced/parallel topology that employs no less than eight 24 bit digital to analog converters. Awarded one of Stereophile Magazine's Recommended Components for 2005 and 2006, as well as Secrets of HT and HiFi Best of 2005, the MDA1000 not only sets the standards, it raises them.
| Dimensions | Height, 6.0in, X Width, 17.5in, X Depth, 16.2in |
| Freq range | 4Hz-20kHz |
| S/N Ratio | 110dB |
| Digital Inputs | 3 Coaxial, 3 Optical, 1 Balanced XLR |
| Net Weight | 24.0lbs |
| $8,495.00 |
What was true in 1949 remains true today; customers trust McIntosh to combine extraordinary engineering and performance with heirloom-quality construction in every product.
