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CD / SACD players and transports — McIntosh MCT500

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McIntosh MCT500
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The McIntosh MC T 500 is a digital module equipped with 4 digital outputs: industry standard balanced, coaxial and optical outputs plus our exclusive MCT connector. In order to enjoy your compact discs, it can be paired with any product that has standard digital inputs and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

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Specifications

  • Model name

    MCT500

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    Yes

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    444.5 x 152.4 x 483

  • Weight (kg)

    11.8

  • Official link

    https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/cd-players/MCT500

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