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About the MB50
The McIntosh MB50 Streaming Audio Player integrates DTS Play-Fi technology for wireless multi-room streaming over Wi-Fi, supporting services like TIDAL, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Deezer, and high-res files up to 24-bit/192kHz. It features a classic McIntosh design with mirror-finish stainless steel chassis, fiber optic illuminated glass front panel, and is hand-crafted in Binghamton, NY. Use as a standalone streamer, preamp with volume control, or line-in streamer to share sources across Play-Fi network. Compatible with 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi routers; optional Ethernet via USB adapter. Includes remote control, app control (iOS/Android/Windows), trigger in/out for McIntosh integration, and front-panel headphone output. Sold from 2016-2023 with 3-year warranty.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Cirrus Logic CS8416
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.005%
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 200Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 12.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- TOSLINK, coaxial, USB-A
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Digital Outputs
- optical, coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA, 1/4" headphone jack
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- DTS Play-Fi
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 292 × 89 × 394 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 3.9 kg (9 lbs)
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