McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC – Convenient Streaming and High-End Conversion
McIntosh has unveiled the McIntosh DS200 network streamer – a high-end device that combines high-quality digital-to-analog conversion and ergonomic streaming. The model offers Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect options along with Apple AirPlay, Roon Ready, Bluetooth 5.0 (AAC, and Qualcomm aptX HD), and Google Cast (Google Assistant compatible for voice control is also on board) – so you won’t need any additional apps to control the device.
The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is equipped with two Wi-Fi antennas and one Bluetooth antenna, and an Ethernet port for wired connections. Conversion is entrusted to the proprietary Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC circuit with a huge dynamic range and low distortion.
The icing on the cake is the preamplifier function, the McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC can serve as a preamplifier in an all-digital system.
Specifications
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Streamers — McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC
Model name
DS200 Streaming DAC
Has internal DAC
Yes
DSD compatability
Yes
Parameters
up to PCM 32/384 and DSD512
DSP processing
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
60000
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100
Analog outputs level (balanced) (V)
4 (0 - 16)
Analog outputs level (single-ended) (V)
2 (0 - 8.0)
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
100
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)
0.005
Dimensions (mm)
445 x 152 x 432
Weight (kg)
12.5
Official link
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