The MCD85 can play store bought SACDs and CDs as well as music from homemade CD or DVD Data Discs. Numerous file formats can be played from these discs including AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV, and WMA. The USB Audio input supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz, and can be used to stream digital music from a computer or other digital storage device. There's also two coax and two optical digital inputs that support PCM signals up to 192kHz.
Conversion of the digital data stored on the discs or in the digital music stream into an analog signal for playback is performed by a quad balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Four DAC channels are dedicated to the left audio channel, and four to the right audio channel to ensure truly exceptional stereo sound reproduction.
Both balanced and unbalanced fixed analog stereo outputs are available to connect the MCD85 to your preamplifier, integrated amplifier, and other home audio system components. Thanks to its narrower width and balanced outputs, it can be placed close to your listening position for ease of loading discs, with long balanced cables connecting it to your audio system without fear of signal loss.
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Fixed Output Level
- 2.0Vrms Unbalanced
4.0Vrms Balanced
- Variable Output Level
- N/A
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
- Frequency Response
- ±0.5dB from 20Hz-20kHz
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- Better than 100dB (A-weighted)
- Dynamic Range
- Better than 96dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion
- 0.02% @ 1000Hz
- Channel Separation
- Better than 85dB (1,000Hz)
- Headphone Output Impedance
- N/A
DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type
- 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
- Coaxial Sample Rate
- 16, 24-bit/192kHz
- Optical Sample Rate
- 16, 24-bit/192kHz
- USB Sample Rate
- 16, 24-bit/192kHz
Native DSD and DoP DSD Up to DSD256, DXD384
- Digital Coaxial Input
- 0.5V p-p/75 ohms
- Digital Optical Input
- -15dbm to -21dbm
- Digital Output Sample Rate
- N/A
- Digital Optical Output
- N/A
- Digital Coaxial Output
- N/A
- Digital Output Jitter
- N/A
- Digital XLR Output
- N/A
- Digital MCT (DIN) Output
- N/A
CONNECTIVITY
- Balanced Fixed Output
- 1
- Unbalanced Fixed Output
- 1
- Balanced Variable Output
- 0
- Unbalanced Variable Output
- 0
- Digital Coaxial Input
- 2
- Digital Optical Input
- 2
- Digital USB Input
- 1
- Digital USB Input Type
- Type B
- Digital Coaxial Output
- 0
- Digital Optical Output
- 0
- Digital XLR Output
- 0
- Digital MCT (DIN) Output
- 0
- Headphone Output
- 0
CONTROL
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
- 1
- Rear Panel Data Input
- 1
- Power Control Input
- 1
- Power Control Output
- 1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 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 (up to 24-bit/192kHz) and WMA
- Disc Capacity
- 1
- Laser Type
- Twin Beam
- Laser Beam Wavelength
- 650nm (SACD)
790nm (CD)
- Laser Power
- CLASS IIa/CLASS I
- Standby Power Requirement
- <0.5 watt
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 12-5/32" (30.9cm) x 7-3/4" (19.7cm) x 16-1/4" (41.3cm)
- Unit Weight
- 20.5 lbs (9.3 kg)
- Shipping Weight
- 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg)
