{"product_id":"mcintosh-ds200-streaming-dac","title":"McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMcIntosh DS200: High-End Streaming and Digital Conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e adds modern network music streaming, high-resolution digital conversion, and flexible system control to an existing two-channel audio system. It combines a Quad Balanced eight-channel 32-bit DAC, native access to leading streaming platforms, eight digital inputs, HDMI ARC, and fixed or variable analog outputs in a full-width McIntosh chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the DS200 to an existing preamplifier or integrated amplifier as a dedicated streaming DAC, or switch its balanced and unbalanced outputs to variable mode and connect it directly to a power amplifier. This makes the DS200 equally useful as a digital source component or as the control center for an all-digital stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution streaming DAC and digital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready and Roon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 with aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Low Latency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad Balanced eight-channel 32-bit DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB playback up to 32-bit\/384kHz PCM, DSD512, and DXD 384kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight digital inputs including HDMI ARC, AES\/EBU, USB, and MCT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable fixed or variable output level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Control, Data In, IR, and RS232 system integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandheld remote control included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStream Without a Dedicated Control App\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS200 works with the applications listeners already use. Music can be sent through Apple AirPlay or Google Cast, while Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect provide direct control from their native apps. The component is also Roon Ready for network playback through a Roon system and Roon Tested for compatible USB operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi and Ethernet provide network connectivity, while Bluetooth 5.0 supports aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Low Latency for convenient playback from compatible mobile devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuad Balanced 32-Bit DAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the DS200 is a Quad Balanced eight-channel, 32-bit digital-to-analog converter. Four DAC channels are dedicated to each audio channel, helping reduce noise and improve channel separation. The USB input supports PCM files up to 32-bit\/384kHz, DSD up to DSD512, and DXD up to 384kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoaxial and optical inputs support signals up to 24-bit\/192kHz. The proprietary MCT input accepts the digital output of compatible McIntosh transports, including DSD64 from SACD playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Digital Inputs for a Complete System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel includes two coaxial inputs, two optical inputs, one USB audio input, one MCT input, one AES\/EBU input, and one HDMI ARC connection. This selection accommodates computers, disc transports, televisions, network sources, and other digital components without requiring a separate digital switcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHDMI ARC for Better Television Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC allows compatible televisions to send audio to the DS200 through a single HDMI cable. Incoming Dolby and DTS multichannel soundtracks are converted to two-channel audio for playback through a stereo system. The connection is intended for audio return and does not pass video through the DS200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFixed DAC or Variable Digital Preamplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs can operate at fixed or variable level. Fixed output is appropriate when the DS200 is connected to an existing preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Variable output allows the DS200 to control volume directly when connected to a power amplifier, creating a streamlined all-digital system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fixed output level is 2 volts through RCA and 4 volts through XLR. In variable mode, output is adjustable up to 8 volts through RCA and 16 volts through XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic McIntosh System Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DS200 uses McIntosh’s black glass front panel, illuminated logo, rotary controls, aluminum end caps, and polished stainless-steel chassis. Power Control input and output can coordinate power operation with compatible McIntosh components, while Data In, IR input, and RS232 support custom control and installation applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMcIntosh DS200 at Audio Exchange\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Exchange is an authorized McIntosh dealer in Richmond, Virginia. Our team can help evaluate whether the DS200 is best used as a dedicated DAC, network streamer, television-audio source, or digital preamplifier, and can match it with an appropriate amplifier, preamplifier, cabling, and control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dacs\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcintosh-digital-sources\"\u003eMcIntosh Digital Sources\u003c\/a\u003e, and complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mcintosh\"\u003eMcIntosh Labs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreaming DAC and digital preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStreaming Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoon\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoon Ready and Roon Tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless Network\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWired Network\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.0 with AVRCP, A2DP, aptX, aptX HD, and aptX Low Latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC Architecture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuad Balanced eight-channel 32-bit DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo coaxial, two optical, one USB, one MCT, one AES\/EBU, one HDMI ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 32-bit\/384kHz; DSD64 through DSD512; DXD 352.8kHz and 384kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoaxial \/ Optical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMCT Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD 16-bit\/44.1kHz and SACD DSD64 with compatible McIntosh transports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNetwork Playback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-channel audio return with Dolby and DTS downmixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne balanced XLR pair and one unbalanced RCA pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable fixed or variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixed Output Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2V unbalanced; 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