Pure SACD and CD playback from McIntosh
The McIntosh MCD350 SACD/CD Player is built for listeners who want precise, dependable playback from a treasured disc collection. Its balanced 2-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD digital-to-analog converter delivers detailed stereo sound from both SACDs and CDs, while fixed balanced and unbalanced outputs make it easy to connect to a preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
This dedicated McIntosh CD player focuses on the essentials: a rigid die-cast aluminum disc tray, twin-laser optical pickup, accurate error correction, and flexible analog or digital output options. The result is a straightforward high-fidelity source component with classic McIntosh construction and styling.
MCD350 highlights
- Plays SACD, CD, MP3, and WMA discs
- Balanced 2-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD DAC
- Fixed balanced and unbalanced analog stereo outputs
- Coaxial and optical digital outputs for an external DAC or processor
- 2x disc-reading speed with buffer memory for improved tracking and error correction
- Twin-beam laser system optimized separately for SACD and CD playback
- Gold-plated analog and coaxial connections
- McIntosh Power Control, data, and IR connections for system integration
Accurate disc reading
The MCD350 reads discs at twice normal speed and stores the data in buffer memory before playback. This design gives its error-correction system more time to recover information from the disc and helps maintain stable tracking. A twin-beam optical pickup uses separate laser wavelengths optimized for SACD and CD media.
Connect by analog or digital output
Use the MCD350’s internal DAC through its fixed balanced or unbalanced analog outputs, or send a digital signal through the coaxial or optical output to another compatible DAC, preamplifier, or home theater processor. Its balanced output provides 4.0Vrms, while the unbalanced output provides 2.0Vrms.
Technical specifications
| Disc formats | CD, SACD, MP3, and WMA |
|---|---|
| DAC | Balanced 2-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD |
| Analog outputs | 1 balanced fixed; 1 unbalanced fixed |
| Digital outputs | 1 coaxial; 1 optical |
| Fixed output level | 4.0Vrms balanced; 2.0Vrms unbalanced |
| Frequency response | 4Hz–40kHz SACD; 4Hz–20kHz CD |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Better than 108dB, A-weighted |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.003% SACD; 0.002% CD at 1kHz |
| Dimensions | 17.5 W x 6 H x 19 D inches |
| Weight | 28 lb |
Authorized McIntosh dealer support
Audio Exchange in Richmond, Virginia can help you compare McIntosh disc players, plan system connections, evaluate trade-ins, and arrange a demonstration. Contact us to confirm availability and discuss the best digital source for your system.
