McIntosh MCD600 SACD/CD Player

Enjoy hours of listening pleasure with the McIntosh MCD600 SACD/CD Player. At the heart of the MCD600 is a newly designed digital circuit highlighted by a new premium 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The DAC is used in Quad Balanced mode, with 4 DAC channels allocated to each of the left and right audio channels, resulting in truly exceptional sound reproduction. All PCM signals are up-sampled up to 32-bit/384kHz.

Besides commercial SACDs and CDs, the MCD600 can also play music from user generated CD or DVD Data Discs as well as USB flash drives. Numerous file formats can be played from these discs and USB flash drives including AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz) and WMA. Flash drives can easily be connected via the convenient front panel USB input.

The MCD600 includes both fixed and variable balanced and unbalanced outputs; the variable outputs combined with volume control allow the MCD600 to be connected directly to your amplifier without needing a preamplifier. Coax and optical digital outputs are included if you prefer to send the digital audio signal to an external processor for analog conversion. Also included is a coax and optical digital input for connecting other digital sources. And for those times when you’re looking for a personal listening experience, the High Drive headphone amplifier section features increased gain and output power and is optimized for virtually all headphone types.

A twin laser optical pickup assures optimal reading of all common disc types, including SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R. A new disc transport with a precision die-cast aluminum tray provides smooth and quiet disc handling, while an advanced digital servo provides fast, quiet and accurate operation. The disc’s audio data is read at twice the normal rate insuring better disc tracking and error correction processing. Power Control and data ports allow for seamless integration with other McIntosh system components.

The MCD600 is wrapped in classic McIntosh styling with a polished stainless steel chassis, black glass front panel, illuminated logo, knobs and aluminum end caps. The front panel features new direct LED backlighting for improved appearance. On the top is a screen printed glass panel listing performance specs and a block diagram.

Features

• Premium 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD Quad Balanced DAC
• Plays CD/DVD Data Discs & USB flash drives
• Fixed & variable analog stereo outputs
• Made in USA

Specifications

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

• Number of Channels

  2

• Fixed Output Level

  2.0Vrms Unbalanced
  4.0Vrms Balanced

• Variable Output Level

  0 - 8.0Vrms Unbalanced
  0 - 16.0Vrms Balanced

• Output Impedance

  600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

• Frequency Response

  4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD)
  4Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD)
  4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (Data)

• Signal To Noise Ratio

  Better than 110dB (A-weighted)

• Dynamic Range

  Better than 100dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion

  0.002% @ 1000Hz (SACD)
  0.002% @ 1000Hz (CD)
  0.002% @ 1000Hz (Data)

• Channel Separation

  Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)

• Headphone Output Impedance

  47 ohms

DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type

  Premium 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced

• Coaxial Sample Rate

  16, 24-bit/96kHz

• Optical Sample Rate

  16, 24-bit/192kHz

• USB Sample Rate

  16, 24-bit/192kHz

• Digital Coaxial Input

  0.5V p-p/75 ohms

• Digital Optical Input

  -15dbm to -21dbm

• Digital Output Sample Rate

  Up to 24-bit/192kHz

• Digital Optical Output

  -15dbm to -21dbm

• Digital Coaxial Output

  0.5V p-p/75 ohms

• Digital Output Jitter

  N/A

• Digital XLR Output

  N/A

• Digital MCT Output

  N/A

CONNECTIVITY

• Balanced Fixed Output

  1

• Unbalanced Fixed Output

  1

• Balanced Variable Output

  1

• Unbalanced Variable Output

  1

• Digital Coaxial Input

  1

• Digital MCT Input

  0

• Digital Optical Input

  1

• Digital USB Input

  1 (front)

• Digital USB Input Type

  Type A

• Digital Coaxial Output

  1

• Digital MCT Output

  0

• Digital Optical Output

  1

• Digital XLR Output

  0

• Headphone Output

  1/4" High Drive

CONTROL

• Power Control Input

  1

• Power Control Output

  1

• Rear Panel Data Input

  1

• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

  1

• RS232 Control Input

  0

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Disc Formats

  SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R; popular file formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz) 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

  <0.5 watt

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)

  17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 19" (48.3cm)Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches (17.2cm).

• Unit Weight

  28 lbs (12.7 kg)

• Shipping Weight

  45 lbs (20.4 kg)

Support

• Brochure
• Manual