{"product_id":"mcintosh-cs7500-2-channel-streaming-preamplifier","title":"McIntosh CS7500 2-Channel Streaming Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMcIntosh streaming and preamplification in one high-performance control center\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 2-Channel Streaming Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a dedicated two-channel preamplifier, network music streamer, and high-resolution DAC in a single McIntosh component. Designed to serve as the control center of a premium stereo system, it brings analog sources, vinyl playback, network streaming, digital audio, and TV sound together while keeping your choice of power amplifier completely open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in support for \u003cstrong\u003eQobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth, and Roon\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the CS7500 broad access to modern music libraries without requiring a separate streamer. Its Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit DAC, configurable MM\/MC phono input, HDMI ARC connection, and flexible balanced and unbalanced outputs make it equally at home in a modern streaming system or a mixed analog-and-digital setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-channel solid-state streaming preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated network streamer and DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Bluetooth streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready and Roon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 analog inputs: 2 balanced XLR, 3 unbalanced RCA, and 1 configurable MM\/MC phono input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 MCT, 1 USB, and 1 HDMI ARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit\/384kHz DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB audio supports PCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD64\/128\/256, and DXD 352.8\/384kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial and optical digital inputs support up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pairs of balanced variable outputs and 2 pairs of unbalanced variable outputs, plus a fixed unbalanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond variable output set can be configured for a single subwoofer or stereo subwoofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible TV audio with supported Dolby and DTS multichannel formats converted for two-channel playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-inch High Drive headphone output with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Theater PassThru, input level matching, bass and treble controls, RS232 control, and McIntosh Power Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature McIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, and blue output meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for analog, digital, streaming, and vinyl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 is designed to eliminate the compromise between traditional hi-fi sources and current streaming platforms. Its six analog inputs include balanced and unbalanced line-level connections plus a dedicated phono input that can be configured for either \u003cstrong\u003emoving magnet or moving coil cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e. Seven digital inputs provide connections for computers, disc transports, televisions, and other digital sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor system integration, the CS7500 provides two pairs each of balanced and unbalanced variable outputs, along with a fixed unbalanced output. The second variable output set can be assigned to low-frequency duties, making it possible to integrate either one subwoofer or a stereo pair while preserving a conventional separate-power-amplifier system architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-resolution network streaming and digital conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect support for Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect lets compatible services stream directly to the CS7500, while Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, and Bluetooth add convenient playback from phones, tablets, and computers. Bluetooth support includes AAC, Qualcomm aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. The CS7500 is also both \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready and Roon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e for integration into a Roon-based music system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital conversion is handled by a \u003cstrong\u003eQuad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e. USB supports PCM audio up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, and DXD at 352.8kHz or 384kHz. Coaxial and optical inputs support resolutions through 24-bit\/192kHz, while the MCT input provides a direct digital connection for compatible McIntosh disc transports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHDMI ARC for two-channel TV audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn HDMI ARC input allows a compatible television to use the CS7500 and the main stereo system for television, film, concert, and sports audio. Supported Dolby and DTS multichannel audio formats are converted for two-channel playback, making the CS7500 a practical way to integrate premium TV sound without turning a dedicated stereo system into a full surround processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid-state streaming preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.005%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz; +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16V RMS balanced \/ 8V RMS unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHigh-Level Sensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900mV balanced \/ 450mV unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhono Sensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45mV moving coil \/ 4.5mV moving magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHigh-Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePhono Signal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80dB moving coil \/ 82dB moving magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 balanced, 3 unbalanced, 1 configurable MM\/MC phono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 coaxial, 2 optical, 1 MCT, 1 USB, 1 HDMI ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStreaming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple AirPlay, Bluetooth, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit\/384kHz PCM\/DSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB Audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 32-bit\/44.1kHz to 384kHz; DSD64\/128\/256; DXD 352.8\/384kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-bit\/44.1kHz to 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork \/ Wi-Fi Audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-bit\/44.1kHz to 192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariable Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 balanced pairs; 2 unbalanced pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFixed Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 unbalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-inch High Drive with HXD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHome Theater PassThru\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTone Controls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass and treble with tone bypass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 × 6 × 17 in. 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Contact us to confirm availability, discuss system compatibility, explore trade-in options, or arrange a demonstration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46172121268271,"sku":"CS7500","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/McIntosh-CS7500-Streaming-Preamplifier-Image-01.jpg?v=1789294282","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/mcintosh-cs7500-2-channel-streaming-preamplifier","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}