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McIntosh MCD600 2 Channel SACD/CD Player

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McIntosh MCD600 2 Channel SACD/CD Player

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Product Information

Model: MCD600 | UPC: 084254810745

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Product Information

Model: MCD600 | UPC: 084254810745
The McIntosh MCD600 is a premium SACD/CD player engineered for exceptional audio performance and modern digital versatility. Its advanced 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD Quad Balanced DAC delivers highly detailed, low-distortion sound across a wide range of disc formats and high-resolution digital files. In addition to SACDs and CDs, it plays user-generated DVD data discs and USB flash drives containing formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, and WMA. With both fixed and variable balanced and unbalanced outputs, it can integrate into any system—including direct connection to a power amplifier—while offering digital inputs and a High Drive headphone amplifier for additional listening options.

Features

  • Quad Balanced 8-Channel 32-Bit PCM/DSD DAC
  • Plays SACD, CD, DVD Data Discs, & USB Media
  • Balanced & Unbalanced Fixed and Variable Outputs
  • Includes Coaxial & Optical Digital Inputs
  • High Drive Headphone Amplifier for Personal Listening
  • Precision Transport System with Twin-Laser Pickup

Quad Balanced DAC for Exceptional Sound

The MCD600 uses an 8-channel PCM/DSD DAC configured in Quad Balanced mode to achieve rich musical detail, low distortion, and exceptionally clean signal reproduction.

Wide Format Playback

In addition to SACDs and CDs, the player supports playback of high-resolution digital files stored on DVD data discs or USB flash drives, offering broad compatibility with modern listening libraries.

Flexible Analog Connectivity

With both balanced and unbalanced fixed and variable outputs, the MCD600 can be used with preamplifiers or connected directly to power amplifiers for simplified system configurations.

Digital Inputs for External Sources

Coaxial and optical digital inputs allow the unit to serve as a high-performance DAC for external digital devices, expanding the versatility of your audio system.

High Drive Headphone Amplifier

The built-in High Drive headphone amplifier provides increased gain and output, enabling it to drive a wide range of headphones with authority and refinement.

Precision Disc Transport

A high-quality transport mechanism featuring a twin-laser optical pickup and aluminum tray ensures smooth, accurate, and reliable reading of all supported disc types.

Specifications

  • Audio
    • Number of channels: 2
    • Output impedance: 600 ohms unbalanced and balanced
    • Dynamic range: Better than 100dB
    • Headphones output impedance: 47 ohms
    • Fixed output level
      • 2.0Vrms unbalanced
      • 4.0Vrms balanced
    • Frequency response
      • 4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD)
      • 4Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD)
      • 4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (Data)
    • Total harmonic distortion
      • 0/002% @ 1000Hz (SACD)
      • 0.002% @ 1000Hz (CD)
      • 0.002% @ 1000Hz (Data)
    • Variable output level
      • 0 - 8.0Vrms unbalanced
      • 0 - 16.0Vrms balanced
    • Signal-to-noise ratio: Better than 110dB (A-weighted)
    • Channel separation: Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)
  • Digital Audio
    • Digital-to-analog converter (DAC) type: Premium 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD, quad balanced
    • USB sample rate: 16, 24-bit/192kHz
    • Digital output sample rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
    • Coaxial sample rate: 16, 24-bit/96kHz
    • Digital coaxial input: 0.5Vp-p/75 ohms
    • Digital optical output: -15dbm to -21dbm
    • Optical sample rate: 16, 24-bit/192kHz
    • Digital optical input: -15dbm to -21dbm
    • Digital coaxial output: 0.5Vp-p/75 ohms
  • Connectivity
    • Balanced fixed output: 1
    • Unbalanced variable output: 1
    • Digital USB input: 1 (front)
    • Digital optical output: 1
    • Headphone output: 1/4" high drive
    • Unbalanced fixed output: 1
    • Digital coaxial input: 1
    • Digital USB input type: Type A
    • Balanced variable output: 1
    • Digital optical input: 1
    • Digital coaxial output: 1
  • Control
    • Rear panel IR sensor input: 1
    • Power control output: 1
    • Rear panel data input: 1
    • Power control input: 1
  • General
    • Disc formats: SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, Mp3, WAV, and WMA
    • Disc capacity: 1
    • Laser type: Twin beam
    • Laser beam wavelength
      • 650nm (SACD)
      • 790nm (CD)
    • Laser power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I
    • Standby power requirement: <0.5W
  • Dimensions/Weight
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 1/2" x 6" x 19"
    • Weight: 28 lbs.

What's In The Box

  • MCD600 2-Channel SACD/CD Player
  • Remote
  • Power Cord
  • Manual

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