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McIntosh MCD12000

A reference level DAC that includes a reference level CD Player, Includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance, Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs in both solid state and vacuum tube configurations, (2) 32-bit/8-channel professional grade DACs, 7 digital inputs

wo-in-One: A Reference Level DAC and a Reference Level CD Player. Bring all your digital music to life in your home audio system with the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player. While classified as a CD player, it is better to think of the MCD12000 as a reference level Digital-to-Analog convertor (DAC) that includes reference level SACD/CD playback capabilities. Music played through any of the MCD12000's digital inputs or from compact discs is processed by professional grade 8-channel DACs designed for premium audiophile performance and recording studios. The MCD12000 is the perfect DAC and SACD/CD Player to use with the reference level C12000 Preamplifier. At the heart of the MCD12000 are two ESS SABRE PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs, with one DAC dedicated to the left audio channel, and the other DAC dedicated to the right audio channel. Each DAC uses ESS’ patented HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver an unprecedented performance level that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding digital audio applications. Each ES9038PRO is configured in Octal-Balanced Mono mode where the DAC’s eight outputs are used to drive the analog audio, resulting in outstanding sound quality. Separate digital and analog power supplies keep the power and audio signals free from cross contamination, while a specially constructed R-Core power transformer minimizes noise radiation.

Features

Audio Specifications

Number of Channels2
Fixed Output Level2.0Vrms Unbalanced
4.0Vrms Balanced
Variable Output LevelN/A
Output Impedance600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
Frequency Response4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD)
4Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD)
Signal To Noise Ratio110dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic RangeBetter than 100dB
Total Harmonic Distortion0.003% @ 1000Hz
Channel SeparationBetter than 98dB (1,000Hz)
Headphone Output ImpedanceN/A

Digital Audio Specifications

Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) TypeProfessional Grade 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced, 1 DAC per channel (2 DACs total)
Coaxial Sample Rate16, 24-bit/192kHz
Optical Sample Rate16, 24-bit/192kHz
USB Sample Rate16, 24, 32-bit/384kHz
DXD: DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
Digital Coaxial Input0.5V p-p/75 ohms
Digital Optical Input-15dbm to -21dbm
Digital Output Sample RateUp to 24-bit/192kHz
Digital Optical Output-15dbm to -21dbm
Digital Coaxial Output0.5V p-p/75 ohms
Digital Output JitterN/A
Digital XLR OutputN/A
Digital MCT OutputN/A

Connectivity

Balanced Fixed Output2 (1 for Solid State, 1 for Vacuum Tube)
Unbalanced Fixed Output2 (1 for Solid State, 1 for Vacuum Tube)
Balanced Variable Output0
Unbalanced Variable Output0
Digital Coaxial Input2
Digital MCT Input1
Digital Optical Input2
Digital USB Input1 (rear)
Digital USB Input TypeType B
Digital Coaxial Output1
Digital MCT Output0
Digital Optical Output1
Digital XLR Output0
Headphone Output0

Control

Power Control Input1
Power Control Output1
Rear Panel Data Input1
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input1
RS232 Control Input1

General Specifications

Disc FormatsSACD, 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 Capacity1
Laser TypeTwin Beam
Laser Beam Wavelength650nm (SACD)
790nm (CD)
Laser PowerCLASS IIa/CLASS I
Standby Power Requirement<0.5 watt

Weights & Dimensions

Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 19" (48.3cm) Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4" (17.2cm).
Unit Weight32.5 lbs (14.7 kg)
Shipping Weight48 lbs (21.8 kg)

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