MCD85 2-Channel SACD/CD Player
 
8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD Quad Balanced DAC
Plays commercial and burned CDs; DVD Data Discs
Fixed analog stereo outputs
USB Audio input supports up to DSD256
Coax and Optical digital inputs
 
Immerse yourself in your music with the MCD85 SACD/CD Player. The MCD85 with its open chassis design is not only a serious piece of music hardware, but it shows that you are serious about your love of music. With the great success of our similarly retro styled MC275 and MC1502 Vacuum Tube Amplifiers, MA252 and MA352 Integrated Amplifiers, and the warm reception of the recently introduced MC830 Solid State Amplifier and C8 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier that also have retro touches, it's clear that many people want their home stereo system not to blend in, but instead to be distinctive looking. To be put on display. To be a conversation starter. To make the statement that "A Serious Music Lover Lives Here." The MCD85 does all that. And more.
 
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.
 
Specifications
 
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 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 MCT Input
0
Digital Optical Input
2
Digital USB Input
1
Digital USB Input Type
Type B
Digital Coaxial Output
0
Digital MCT Output
0
Digital Optical Output
0
Digital XLR Output
0
Headphone Output
0
 
Control
Power Control Input
1
Power Control Output
1
Rear Panel Data Input
1
Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
1
RS232 Control Input
0
 
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)