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General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Performance Features
The McIntosh MCT500 SACD/CD Transport offers
the latest in audio technology, providing state of the
art reproduction of audio discs. A full complement of
performance features allows for the enjoyment of the
SACD and CD Disc Audio Formats. The advanced
mechanical design of the transport ensures many years
of smooth trouble free operation.
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MCT500 incorporates two laser elements, with
different wavelengths, that are focused through one
lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both
the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs
Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MCT500 has a new transport with a Die Cast
Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for
faster, quieter and accurate operation. The Disc Audio
Data is read at twice the normal rate insuring better
disc tracking and error correction processing.
• USB Music Playback
The Front Panel USB Connector is for a USB Flash
Memory Drive. This provides the ability to Playback
all of the Disc Media Types at the Maximum Sam-
pling Frequencies and the Highest Bit Rates available.
• Advanced Digital MCT Output
A unique Digital MCT Output connects to McIntosh
Preamplifiers with a Digital MCT Connector for the
purest possible sound quality.
• Digital Audio Outputs
The MCT500 Digital Outputs include XRL, Coaxial,
Optical and MCT Connections.
• Power Control and Full Function Remote Control
The Power Control Input Connection switches the
MCT500 On/Off with other McIntosh Components
in a system.
The Remote Control provides complete
control of the MCT500 operating functions.
• Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCT500 Front Panel display indicates the current
disc playback status.
• Special Power Supply
Switching Power Supply with Multiple Regulators
to ensure stable noise free operation even though the
power line varies.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
The MCT500 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated
Glass Front Panel and Stainless Steel Super Mirror
Finish Chassis. These highly durable materials will
ensure the pristine beauty of the MCT500 will be
retained for many years.
• LED Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished
by Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumi-
nation and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of
the MCT500 will be retained for many years.
Media and Format Type of Music Playback
Media Type
Format Type
and
File Extension
Maximum
Sampling
Frequency
Maximum
Bit Rate
CD Disc
(R/-RW)
MP3 (.mp3)
48KHz
Up to
320kbs
CD Disc
(R/-RW)
WMA (.wma)
48KHz
Up to
320kbs
CD Disc
(R/-RW)
ACC (.mp4)
48KHz
Up to
320kbs
CD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
WAV (.wma)
48KHz
16Bit
CD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
FLAC (.flac)
48KHz
16Bit
CD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
ALAC (.m4a)
48KHz
16Bit
CD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
AIFF(.aif/aiff)
48KHz
16Bit
DVD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
WAV (.wma)
192KHz
Up to 24Bit
DVD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
FLAC (.flac)
192KHz
Up to 24Bit
DVD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
ALAC (.m4a)
192KHz
Up to 24Bit
DVD Disc
(R/-RW+R+RW)
AIFF(.aif/aiff)
192KHz
Up to 24Bit
DSD Disc
(DSD64 to
DSD128)
DSD(.diff/dsf)
5.6MHz
1Bit
USB Flash Drive supports all the Disc Media Types,
Format Types and File Extensions. It also has the same
Maximum Sampling Frequencies and Bit Rates.
