McIntosh MCD205 Five Disc CD Changer

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This "almost vintage" CD changer from McIntosh utilizes the renowned Music Bank system developed and manufactured by Nakamichi in the 1990's. It quickly and efficiently manages 5 discs via a single loading slot. It's super easy to operate and very responsive.

It features the typical and sought after look of all McIntosh equipment, including the backlit glass faceplate with gold lettering which looks at home with all McIntosh gear modern and vintage. 

Rear panel connections include: a stereo pair of XLR balanced outputs and RCA unbalanced outputs, Coaxial/Digital Outputs should you have a preferred DAC, McIntosh Power Control In/Out, McIntosh Data In, IR In, and an RS-232 control connector.

Condition is excellent without any signs of use or abuse.

Fully tested in our workshop, and our listening lab, and working as it should. 

Please note this listing is for the unit itself and a power cord only. Sometimes we have spare period correct or official McIntosh remotes available separately. Contact us first if you'd like to add one to your order.

McIntosh Performance Features Include:

• Advanced Transport
The new MusicBank Mechanism with direct loading, provides safe and gentle disc handling for up to five discs. The playing surface of the disc is never touched by the mechanism, only the outside edges of the disc.

• 24 BIT Digital to Analog Converters
The MCD205 utilizes 24-bit D/A converters that offer wide dynamic range with extremely low distortion. Music at all levels is reproduced with extreme precision and elegance. The sound is truly exceptional.

• Four Playback Modes
The MCD205 Compact Disc Player allows for Single Disc Play, All Disc Play, Program Play and Random Playback.

• Special Power Supply
A fully regulated Power Supply with a special R-Core Power Transformer, ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.

The SkyFi Testing Process for CD Players:

We 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. When the unit is first powered on we check the drawer mechanism function.

After the visual inspection we connect the CD Player’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 start with a test CD with precision test signals to verify proper output on both channels. If the CD player has balanced outputs these are also tested at this time. If this check passes, we move onto evaluation with actual music CDs. We listen for clicks, skips, and drops during playback. At this time we also check the transport functions including skip, ff, rw, play, pause, repeat, and programming if applicable. If the unit has a remote control, all remote control functions are verified.

If the CD player is capable of SACD playback we test its ability to read SACD layers on multiple discs including standard and hybrid SACDs. At this time we also check the unit’s digital outputs where applicable. If SACD layers are being properly read we should see the digital outputs mute during playback. On redbook CD playback we verify that each digital output maintains proper lock on our bench DAC.

After bench testing is completed, CD players are set up for testing on our long term test rig. During extended testing we make sure that unit can play through several different discs from beginning to end with no skips or lock ups.

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Specifications:
Frequency Response
+0, -0.5 dB 5Hz to 20,000Hz

Signal to Noise Ratio
108dB (IHF A-weighted)

Dynamic Range
100dB

Harmonic Distortion
0.002% maximum

Channel Separation
105dB

Maximum Output level
2.0Vrms Balanced
2.0Vrms Unbalanced

Output Impedance
600 ohms Balanced
600 ohms Unbalanced

Sampling Frequency
44,100Hz

D/A Converter
24-bit dual converters with 8 times oversampling digital filter

Error Correction
CIRC

Quantization
16-bit linear

Digital Output
Optical: -15dbm to -21dbm
Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm

Transport Signal Readout Type
Semiconductor Optical Laser

Disc Rotational Velocity
200 to 500rpm (constant linear velocity)

Wow and Flutter
Below current measurement limits

Dimensions
Front Panel: 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) wide, 5-3/8 inches (13.7cm) high, depth behind front mounting panel is 15 inches (38.1cm) including clearance for connectors. Panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 3/4 inch (1.9cm).
Note: When a CD Disc is inserted or ejected the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 3-3/4 inches (9.5cm).

Weight
21 pounds (9.5Kg) net
35 pounds (15.9Kg) in shipping carton

Click here for a PDF copy of the MCD-205 Owner's Manual