{"product_id":"mcintosh-mb50-music-streamer","title":"McIntosh MB50 Music Streamer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe McIntosh MB50 is a wireless capable music streamer allowing access to music services such as TIDAl, Spotify and more. You can also play your own music files at lossless quality and high resolution 24bit for optimal sound quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is nicely finished in a compact metal and glass case that is similar in size to a McIntosh MP100 Phono preamp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular MB50 will come complete with its original box, manual, remote, and power adapter. It is perfect for adding streaming capability to a vintage system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Mcintosh:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Transform your home audio system into a wireless audio system with the MB50 Streaming Audio Player. Simply connect it to your audio system and Wi-Fi network and then stream from your mobile device. \u003cbr\u003e- The MB50 features DTS Play-Fi® technology to give you the freedom and flexibility to wirelessly play your music at home anyway you want over your existing Wi-Fi network. \u003cbr\u003e- Analog and digital inputs let you to connect audio components to the MB50, allowing it to act as a mini-preamp. \u003cbr\u003e- Besides accessing your personal music library, the Apple and Android apps have built-in support for many leading online streaming services including Amazon Prime Music, Deezer, KKBox, Pandora®, QQMusic, Rhapsody, SiriusXM®, Songza, Spotify® and TIDAL.1 \u003cbr\u003e- Unlike many other streaming solutions, DTS Play-Fi provides lossless playback of up to 16-bit\/48kHz files; it also has playback support for high-resolution music files up to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome marks on the top cover. Overall good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcIntosh Laboratory is an American manufacturer of handcrafted high-end audio equipment based in Binghamton, New York. The company was founded in 1949 by Frank McIntosh. The company designs and produces audio amplifiers, stereo tuners and other consumer electronics products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCA, XLR, Optical, Digital Coaxial, USB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccurate to the recording\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested on our bench with both CD and DVD. XLR and RCA working as they should.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnit, remote, manual, accessories, and power cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrequency Response:\u003cbr\u003e+\/-0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz\u003cbr\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion:\u003cbr\u003e0.005%\u003cbr\u003eRated Output Voltage:\u003cbr\u003e0 - 6 Vrms Unbalanced\u003cbr\u003e0 - 12 Vrms Balanced\u003cbr\u003eInputs:\u003cbr\u003e1 Analog (Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003e1 Coax\u003cbr\u003e1 Optical\u003cbr\u003eOutputs:\u003cbr\u003e2 Analog (1 Balanced, 1 Unbalanced)\u003cbr\u003e1 Coax\u003cbr\u003e1 Optical\u003cbr\u003eEmbedded Streaming Services in\u003cbr\u003eApps: Amazon Prime Music, Deezer,\u003cbr\u003eKKBox, Pandora®, QQMusic,\u003cbr\u003eRhapsody, SiriusXM®, Songza,\u003cbr\u003eSpotify® and TIDAL (all services may\u003cbr\u003enot be available in all regions; certain\u003cbr\u003eservices may not yet be enabled for\u003cbr\u003eall apps; subscriptions may be\u003cbr\u003erequired. List subject to change.)\u003cbr\u003eControl:\u003cbr\u003eRemote control (included), Apple\u003cbr\u003eor Android mobile app and\u003cbr\u003eWindows desktop app\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11-1\/2” (29.2cm) x 3-1\/2” (8.9cm) x 15-1\/2” (39.4cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLink to Manual:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/Files\/mcintoshlabs\/DocumentMaster\/us\/mb50om-03.pdf?rev=18531093225b45bfba691f8147aefda8\u0026amp;revision=18531093-225b-45bf-ba69-1f8147aefda8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - Hero Ascent Series RCA Interconnects - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-hero-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable - Silver Streak Summit Series RCA Interconnects - SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/products\/kimber-kable-silver-streak-interconnects-pair-rca-ultraplate-or-wbt-connectors\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - RCA Interconnects\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Ascent Series Hero Analog Interconnects (PAIR) - BALANCED XLR Connectors\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-ascent-series-hero-analog-interconnects-pair-balanced-xlr-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - BALANCED XLR Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e - Better\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Summit Series Silver Streak Analog Interconnects (PAIR) - BALANCED XLR Connectors\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-summit-series-silver-streak-analog-interconnects-pair-balanced-xlr-connectors-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - BALANCED XLR Connectors\u003c\/a\u003e - Best\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable Coaxial Digital Interconnect SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-d-60-digital-interconnect-rca-bnc-or-wbt-terminations-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Coaxial Digital Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kimber Kable Optical Digital Interconnect SkyFi Audio\" href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-kimber-kable-collection\/products\/kimber-kable-opt-1-optical-digital-interconnect-toslink-connector-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Optical Digital Interconnect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/collections\/our-cables-and-interconnects-collection-all\/products\/kimber-kable-select-series-reference-usb-cable-ks-usb-cu-brand-new\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKimber Kable - Select Series Reference USB Cable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure that there are no signs of heat stress or damage. Capacitors are checked for telltale signs of predictive failure including bulging, shrunken wrappers, or physical leakage. We also inspect resistors and other passive components for signs of overheating. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the visual inspection we connect the DAC's RCA outputs to our Sencore PA81 Power Analyzer which simulates a real world input impedance and allows us to monitor the output on an oscilloscope. We are equipped to test optical, coaxial, and USB inputs at Redbook CD Quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start with a test signal to verify signal lock and proper output on both channels. If the DAC has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. If the DAC has multiple Optical and Coaxial inputs they are all checked for proper lock. USB inputs are tested with a MacBook Pro. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter proper function is verified, we setup the DAC for a listening test to evaluate general audio reproduction quality and monitor for clicks, pops, or any other audible signs of issues related to dropped signal lock or failing audio output stages. We often connect the DAC under evaluation to our long term test rig for a long test stint to verify stability under real world operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46978924052734,"sku":"106505","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/mcintosh-mb50-music-streamer-cd-digital-965.jpg?v=1749066114","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-au\/products\/mcintosh-mb50-music-streamer","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}