MCD600

Enjoy hours of listening pleasure with the 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-analogue 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 analogue 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 optimised 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 aluminium 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 aluminium 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.