McIntosh MDA 1000 DAC / Audiophile / Sonos / Apple TV / USA
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Digital audio at it's best! Thanks to multiple digital inputs you can hook up your Sonos, Apple TV, or even Cable Box and make them sound like world-class audiophile components!
The MDA1000 D/A Converter utilizes eight Burr Brown 24-bit chips. Its "advanced Balanced/Parallel design" converts all incoming digital signals to 768 kHz with 24 bit resolution. The analog output section uses 1% metal-film resistors and 5% polyfilm capacitors. The unit automatically selects the correct sampling frequency from 32 to 96 kHz. A third-order Butterworth gentle slope analog filter, low impedance output amplifier, gold-plated input and output jacks, and thick machined aluminum top and side panels are other features.
The McIntosh's output stage is fully balanced analog. Both balanced and unbalanced (single-ended RCA) outputs are available. McIntosh claims that the unbalanced output maintains the same fidelity and low distortion without the noise-silencing advantages of a balanced connection.
Users can choose between MDA1000's fixed output "volume control bypass mode," which allows connection to a separate preamp, or using its built-in digitally controlled attenuator to run it directly into a power amplifier. The digitally controlled attenuator adjusts volume levels by 0.1dB.
The direct connection can be advantageous because it obviates the need for a preamp and additional set of analog interconnects. The less you put in the signal path, the truer the signal.
According to McIntosh technical support, "the fixed outputs are at the normal 2 volt maximum level which is also unity gain or 70 on the output volume control. The output control amps are small power amps capable of high current and voltage so as to not compromise the high dynamic range of the music."
The MDA1000 can accept up to three coaxial digital inputs, three optical digital inputs, and one XLR (balanced) digital input. Input titles can be reassigned as desired. Unfortunately, there is no BNC input, which many consider far more robust than RCA for digital signal transmission.
Digital audio at it's best! Thanks to multiple digital inputs you can hook up your Sonos, Apple TV, or even Cable Box and make them sound like world-class audiophile components!
The MDA1000 D/A Converter utilizes eight Burr Brown 24-bit chips. Its "advanced Balanced/Parallel design" converts all incoming digital signals to 768 kHz with 24 bit resolution. The analog output section uses 1% metal-film resistors and 5% polyfilm capacitors. The unit automatically selects the correct sampling frequency from 32 to 96 kHz. A third-order Butterworth gentle slope analog filter, low impedance output amplifier, gold-plated input and output jacks, and thick machined aluminum top and side panels are other features.
The McIntosh's output stage is fully balanced analog. Both balanced and unbalanced (single-ended RCA) outputs are available. McIntosh claims that the unbalanced output maintains the same fidelity and low distortion without the noise-silencing advantages of a balanced connection.
Users can choose between MDA1000's fixed output "volume control bypass mode," which allows connection to a separate preamp, or using its built-in digitally controlled attenuator to run it directly into a power amplifier. The digitally controlled attenuator adjusts volume levels by 0.1dB.
The direct connection can be advantageous because it obviates the need for a preamp and additional set of analog interconnects. The less you put in the signal path, the truer the signal.
According to McIntosh technical support, "the fixed outputs are at the normal 2 volt maximum level which is also unity gain or 70 on the output volume control. The output control amps are small power amps capable of high current and voltage so as to not compromise the high dynamic range of the music."
The MDA1000 can accept up to three coaxial digital inputs, three optical digital inputs, and one XLR (balanced) digital input. Input titles can be reassigned as desired. Unfortunately, there is no BNC input, which many consider far more robust than RCA for digital signal transmission.
Fully functional McIntosh remote is included but is not the original remote for this unit.
Included: MDA1000, Power cable, Remote
Not Included: Original Box, Owners Manual
History: Single Loving Audiophile Owner, Non Smoker, No Pets
Physical Condition: Super Clean,
Working Condition: Fully Functional
Voltage: 120V 50/60Hz
Shipping Weight / Shipping Method: Aprox 39 lbs - Ships in the USA via FedEx Ground / International ships via USPSLIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Highendaudioauctions
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