{"product_id":"mcintosh-mcd600-sacd-cd-player","title":"McIntosh MCD600 SACD\/CD Player","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-resolution disc and file playback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh MCD600 SACD\/CD Player\u003c\/strong\u003e combines premium disc playback, flexible digital-source support, and a Quad Balanced DAC in one full-size McIntosh component. Its 8-channel, 32-bit PCM\/DSD converter assigns four DAC channels to each stereo channel, while all PCM signals are upsampled to 32-bit\/384kHz for detailed, low-noise playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond commercial SACDs and CDs, the MCD600 can play CD and DVD data discs plus music files from a USB flash drive. Fixed and variable balanced and unbalanced outputs allow it to connect through a preamplifier or directly to a power amplifier, making this McIntosh CD player unusually flexible in a high-end stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMCD600 highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 8-channel, 32-bit PCM\/DSD DAC used in Quad Balanced mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlays SACD, CD, CD-R\/RW, and DVD-R media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD up to DSD128, FLAC, MP3, WAV up to 24-bit\/192kHz, and WMA files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel USB input for compatible flash drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed and variable balanced and unbalanced analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect connection to a power amplifier using the variable outputs and volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial and optical digital inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Drive headphone amplifier with front-panel 1\/4-inch output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-beam laser pickup, die-cast aluminum tray, and 2x reading speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA complete digital source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCD600 handles more than physical music discs. Its front USB input accepts compatible flash drives, while rear coaxial and optical inputs let its internal Quad Balanced DAC process other digital sources. Coaxial and optical outputs are also available when you prefer to use an external converter or processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible system connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparate fixed and variable analog outputs are provided in both balanced and unbalanced formats. The variable outputs deliver up to 16.0Vrms balanced or 8.0Vrms unbalanced, allowing the MCD600 to control volume when connected directly to a compatible power amplifier. A High Drive headphone amplifier supports private listening without adding another component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisc formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSACD, CD, CD-R\/RW, and DVD-R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-channel, 32-bit PCM\/DSD, Quad Balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFile playback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD128, FLAC, MP3, WAV 24\/192, and WMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalog outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced and unbalanced; fixed and variable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 coaxial input\/output; 1 optical input\/output; front USB Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Hz–40kHz SACD\/data; 4Hz–20kHz CD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter than 110dB, A-weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal harmonic distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002% at 1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 W x 6 H x 19 D inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthorized McIntosh dealer support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Exchange in Richmond, Virginia can help you compare McIntosh disc players, determine whether to use fixed or variable outputs, evaluate trade-ins, and arrange a demonstration. Contact us to confirm availability and discuss your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43232471515183,"sku":"MCD600","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1375\/9791\/files\/mcd600-sacdcd-player-519842.webp?v=1726162736","url":"https:\/\/audio-exchange.com\/products\/mcintosh-mcd600-sacd-cd-player","provider":"Audio-Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}