McIntosh MCD350 CD Player
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Product Summary
The McIntosh MCD350 is a premium SACD/CD player designed for customers who want pure disc replay performance from a serious physical music collection without paying for extra features they may never use. Rather than trying to be an all-in-one digital hub, it focuses on getting the best from SACD and CD playback, making it especially appealing for music lovers who still value dedicated disc listening in a high-end two-channel system.
A big part of the MCD350’s appeal is its straightforward, sound-first design. Its balanced 2-channel 32-bit/192kHz DAC, twin laser optical pickup and 2x read speed with buffer memory are all aimed at improving disc reading accuracy and playback quality. That helps it deliver a more confident, refined and stable listening experience, while fixed balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs make it easy to partner with a quality pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier.
The MCD350 also has the clean visual presence customers expect from McIntosh. With its black glass front panel, illuminated logo, aluminium end caps and rigid aluminium die-cast tray, it feels every bit like a premium long-term source component. For customers who want a dedicated SACD/CD player with strong build quality, focused performance and genuine McIntosh ownership appeal, the MCD350 is a very compelling choice.
Key Benefits
- Dedicated SACD and CD playback design keeps the focus on getting the best possible performance from your disc collection
- Balanced 2-channel 32-bit/192kHz DAC helps deliver a clean, detailed and refined sound presentation
- Twin laser pickup is optimised for both SACD and CD playback for more dependable disc reading
- 2x read speed with buffer memory helps improve error correction and contributes to smoother, more stable playback
- Fixed balanced and unbalanced analogue outputs make system matching easy with a wide range of quality amplifiers and pre-amplifiers
- Coaxial and optical digital outputs give you the flexibility to use an external DAC if your system develops later on
- Support for MP3 and WMA disc playback adds extra convenience for customers with compatible burned music discs
- Rigid aluminium die-cast tray helps reinforce the premium feel and supports long-term mechanical durability
- Classic McIntosh styling gives the player real visual presence in a serious hi-fi system
- 3 years manufacturers' warranty
Technical Specifications
Disc & DAC Section
- Product Type: 2-channel SACD/CD player
- DAC Design: 2-channel, 32-bit/192kHz PCM/DSD
- Disc Formats: CD, SACD, MP3 and WMA
- Transport: Twin beam laser pickup
- Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD) / 790nm (CD)
- Read System: 2x read speed with buffer memory
Outputs & Performance
- Analogue Outputs: Fixed balanced stereo and fixed unbalanced stereo
- Fixed Output Level: 4.0Vrms balanced, 2.0Vrms unbalanced
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms balanced and unbalanced
- Frequency Response: 4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5/-2dB (SACD); 4Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 108dB (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range: Better than 100dB
- Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% at 1000Hz (SACD); 0.002% at 1000Hz (CD)
- Channel Separation: Better than 98dB at 1000Hz
Connectivity & General
- Digital Outputs: 1 coaxial, 1 optical
- Digital Output Format: SPDIF (PCM)
- Digital Output Sample Rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Coaxial Digital Output: 0.5V p-p / 75 ohms
- Optical Digital Output: -15dBm to -21dBm (TOS Link)
- Power Consumption: 35 watts
- Standby Power Consumption: Less than 0.5 watt
Weight & Dimensions
- Dimensions: 44.4 x 15.2 x 48.3 cm (W x H x D, including front panel, knobs and cables)
- Weight: 12.7 kg net
- Shipping Weight: 19.2 kg
What’s in the Box
- McIntosh MCD350 SACD/CD Player
- Remote control
- AC power cord
- Owner’s manual and product documentation
