MCT500 2-Channel SACD/CD Transport
 
Plays CD/DVD Data Discs; USB flash drives
Balanced, coax, optical, MCT outputs
 
Be transported into your music with the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport.
 
The MCT500 is a digital only unit and features 4 digital outputs: industry standard balanced, coax and optical outputs plus our exclusive MCT connector. To enjoy your CDs, it can be paired with any product that has standard digital inputs and a digital-to-analog convertor (DAC). This includes select McIntosh home theater processors, integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers.
 
For SACD playback, the MCT500’s proprietary MCT output needs to be connected (via the included cable) to a McIntosh product with an MCT input. This includes the D1100, C55, C2800, C49 and D150 preamplifiers, MA9500, MA8950, MA7200 or MA5300 integrated amplifiers or MAC7200 receiver. When the MCT500 is connected to one of these devices, a secure digital connection is created, allowing for the playback of the high definition audio found on SACDs. Regular CDs can also be played over the MCT connection.
 
Specifications
 
Audio Specifications
Number of Channels
2
Fixed Output Level
N/A
Variable Output Level
N/A
Output Impedance
N/A
Frequency Response
N/A
Signal To Noise Ratio
N/A
Dynamic Range
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion
N/A
Channel Separation
N/A
Headphone Output Impedance
N/A
 
Digital Audio Specifications
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type
N/A
Coaxial Sample Rate
N/A
Optical Sample Rate
N/A
USB Sample Rate
N/A
Digital Coaxial Input
N/A
Digital Optical Input
N/A
Digital Output Sample Rate
Coaxial: Up to 24-Bit/192kHz
Optical: Up to 24-Bit/192kHz
XLR: Up to 24-Bit/192kHz
MCT: Up to 24-bit/96kHz (CD); DSD128 (SACD and Data DVD)
Digital Optical Output
-15dbm to -21dbm
Digital Coaxial Output
0.5V p-p/75 ohms
Digital Output Jitter
≤ 32ns with 1kHz test tone
Digital XLR Output
5V p-p/150 ohms
Digital MCT Output
3V @110 ohms
 
Connectivity
Balanced Fixed Output
0
Unbalanced Fixed Output
0
Balanced Variable Output
0
Unbalanced Variable Output
0
Digital Coaxial Input
0
Digital MCT Input
0
Digital Optical Input
0
Digital USB Input
1 (front)
Digital USB Input Type
Type A
Digital Coaxial Output
1
Digital MCT Output
1
Digital Optical Output
1
Digital XLR Output
1
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)
17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 6" (15.24cm) x 19" (48.3cm) Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches (17.2cm).
Unit Weight
26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Shipping Weight
40.5 lbs (18.4 kg)