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McIntosh MCD12000 AC Reference SAC/CD Player

€16,900.00

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Product information MCD12000 AC Reference SAC/CD Player
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203153

75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

This McIntosh is available as a 75th Anniversary Edition in a limited edition of only 75 pieces per model. The difference to the standard model: The anodized, laser-engraved badge with the unique 75th anniversary logo from McIntosh on the top. Additionally, each handle is elegantly engraved with '75 Years' - reflecting the long-standing success story and values that have made McIntosh an icon in the audio world.

McIntosh MCD12000 AC

Bring your digital music to life with the MCD12000 SACD/CD player. Although the MCD12000 is classified as a CD player, it should be viewed more as a reference-level digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that also offers reference-level SACD/CD playback capabilities.

The heart of the MCD12000 are two ESS SABER PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs, with one DAC each responsible for the left and right audio channels. Music played through one of the MCD12000's digital inputs or from CDs is processed by these professional DACs, designed for audiophile excellence and recording studios.

Includes seven digital inputs. The coaxial and optical inputs support up to 24-bit/192kHz. The USB input supports up to 32-bit/384kHz as well as DSD512 and DXD384kHz.

Offers both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs in solid-state and vacuum tube configurations. This wealth of output options gives you the flexibility to decide which to use depending on your music selection, the audio components in your home audio system, and your personal sound preferences.

All outputs are driven by discrete amplifiers or a mix of vacuum tubes and discrete amplifiers. For the tube output, a 12AT7 and a 12AX7A tube are assigned to the left and right audio channels. The solid-state output is via a discrete balanced operational amplifier.

While the volume is controlled by your preamplifier, integrated amplifier or other control device, the MCD12000's indicators respond to the music being played and move back and forth accordingly.

The MCD12000 AC is part of the McIntosh 'Next Generation Devices' and visually forms a fantastically beautiful combination with the new tube/transistor preamplifier C12000 AC, or with the reference integrated amplifier MA12000 AC.

Technical data

Disc Formats:
SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R; Popular file formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV, and WMA
Frequency response:
SACD: 4Hz-40kHz +0.5dB/-2dB CD: 4Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.003%
S/N Ratio:
110dB
Dynamic range:
Better than 100dB
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC):
(2) ESS SABER PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs configured in Octal-Balanced Mono mode
Inputs:
2 coax
2 Optical
1 USB (Type B) 1 AES/EBU 1 MCT
Outputs:
1 balanced solid state
1 Balanced Vacuum Tube 1 Unbalanced Solid-State 1 Unbalanced Vacuum Tube 1 Coax
1 optical
(all are fixed output)
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 7-5/8” (19.4cm) x 16.375” (41.6cm)
Weight:
32.5 lbs (14.7kg) net,
48 lbs (21.8kg) in shipping carton



Color: black
Condition: new item
Configuration: 75th Anniversary Edition
Device depth mm: 416
Device height mm: 194
Device width mm: 445
Product type: CD player
Product number 203153

75th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

This McIntosh is available as a 75th Anniversary Edition in a limited edition of only 75 pieces per model. The difference to the standard model: The anodized, laser-engraved badge with the unique 75th anniversary logo from McIntosh on the top. Additionally, each handle is elegantly engraved with '75 Years' - reflecting the long-standing success story and values that have made McIntosh an icon in the audio world.

McIntosh MCD12000 AC

Bring your digital music to life with the MCD12000 SACD/CD player. Although the MCD12000 is classified as a CD player, it should be viewed more as a reference-level digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that also offers reference-level SACD/CD playback capabilities.

The heart of the MCD12000 are two ESS SABER PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs, with one DAC each responsible for the left and right audio channels. Music played through one of the MCD12000's digital inputs or from CDs is processed by these professional DACs, designed for audiophile excellence and recording studios.

Includes seven digital inputs. The coaxial and optical inputs support up to 24-bit/192kHz. The USB input supports up to 32-bit/384kHz as well as DSD512 and DXD384kHz.

Offers both balanced and unbalanced analog outputs in solid-state and vacuum tube configurations. This wealth of output options gives you the flexibility to decide which to use depending on your music selection, the audio components in your home audio system, and your personal sound preferences.

All outputs are driven by discrete amplifiers or a mix of vacuum tubes and discrete amplifiers. For the tube output, a 12AT7 and a 12AX7A tube are assigned to the left and right audio channels. The solid-state output is via a discrete balanced operational amplifier.

While the volume is controlled by your preamplifier, integrated amplifier or other control device, the MCD12000's indicators respond to the music being played and move back and forth accordingly.

The MCD12000 AC is part of the McIntosh 'Next Generation Devices' and visually forms a fantastically beautiful combination with the new tube/transistor preamplifier C12000 AC, or with the reference integrated amplifier MA12000 AC.

Technical data

Disc Formats:
SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R; Popular file formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV, and WMA
Frequency response:
SACD: 4Hz-40kHz +0.5dB/-2dB CD: 4Hz-20kHz +/-0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.003%
S/N Ratio:
110dB
Dynamic range:
Better than 100dB
Digital to Analog Converter (DAC):
(2) ESS SABER PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs configured in Octal-Balanced Mono mode
Inputs:
2 coax
2 Optical
1 USB (Type B) 1 AES/EBU 1 MCT
Outputs:
1 balanced solid state
1 Balanced Vacuum Tube 1 Unbalanced Solid-State 1 Unbalanced Vacuum Tube 1 Coax
1 optical
(all are fixed output)
Overall Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 7-5/8” (19.4cm) x 16.375” (41.6cm)
Weight:
32.5 lbs (14.7kg) net,
48 lbs (21.8kg) in shipping carton

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Color: black
Condition: new item
Configuration: 75th Anniversary Edition
Device depth mm: 416
Device height mm: 194
Device width mm: 445
Product type: CD player

Safety Information

Product-specific safety instructions can be found in the operating manual.