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About the MCD301
The McIntosh MCD301 is a high-end SACD/CD player manufactured from 2008 to 2013, featuring a quiet die-cast transport mechanism, twin laser pickup for CD and SACD playback, and functioning as a digital preamp with variable balanced and unbalanced outputs. It supports CD, SACD, MP3, and WMA formats, delivering exceptional audio quality with a warm, immersive soundstage, high dynamic range, and low distortion. Built with McIntosh's signature robust construction and iconic illuminated glass front panel, it includes a front panel level control for headphone use or direct power amp connection, advanced digital servo for precise tracking, and digital outputs for external DACs. Praised for its musicality, build quality, and synergy with high-end systems.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- DSD1792
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 6.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Outputs
- Balanced (XLR fixed/variable), Unbalanced (RCA fixed/variable)
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 445 × 152.4 × 419.1 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12.8 kg (28 lbs)
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