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Thank you from all of us at McIntosh
With the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player, you have
invested in a precision instrument that will provide
you with many years of enjoyment. Please take a few
moments to familiarize yourself with the features and
instructions to get the maximum performance from
your equipment.
If you need further technical assistance, please contact
your dealer who may be more familiar with your
particular setup including other brands. You can also
contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the
unlikely event of needing service.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Technical Assistance:
(607) 723-3512
Customer Service:
(607) 723-3515
Fax:
(607) 724-0549
Email: [email protected]
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
Make a Note
For future reference, you can jot down your serial
number and purchase information here. We can
identify your purchase from this information if the
occasion should arise.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name
Introduction
The MCD12000 is McIntosh’s flagship SACD/
CD Player combining an award-winning history of
vacuum tube innovation with cutting edge digital
technology including the state-of-the-art profes-
sional series ESS Digital-to-Analog converter. The
MCD12000 provides an unsurpassed sonic experience.
• Octal Balanced Low Distortion 32-bit PCM/
DSD
• 8 DACs per channel
• Tube Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Outputs
(as well as Solid State)
• 32Bit/384kHz Up-Sampling
Copyright 2022 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 3
Trademark and License Information ........................ 3
Dimensions ............................................................... 4
Where to Put It .......................................................... 4
Navigating the Rear Panel ........................................ 5
Connection Diagram ................................................. 6
Navigating the Front Panel ........................................ 7
Navigating the Display.............................................. 8
Connector and Cable Information ............................ 9
Using the Setup Menu ............................................... 10
Playing/Navigating a Disc ........................................ 11
Using Remote for MP3/WAV, Data Playback ........... 12
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 13
Navigating the Remote Control ................................ 14
Changing Remote Control Batteries ......................... 15
Audio Specifications ................................................ 18
Digital Audio Specifications ..................................... 18
General Specifications .............................................. 18
Packing the MCD12000 ............................................ 19
Trademark and License Information
The McIntosh MCD12000 incorporates copyright
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. The MCD12000 uses the
following Technologies:
Trademark
License Information
ASIO is a trademark and
software of Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH
Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the
double-D symbol are trade-
marks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://
patents.dts.com. Manufactured
under license from DTS, Inc.
DTS, the Symbol, DTS and
the Symbol together, and
Digital Surround are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks
of DTS, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• Advanced Transport with precision-Diecast
Aluminum Drawer
• R-Core Power Transformer and Multi-
Regulators Power Supply
• CD/DVD playability up to 24Bit/192kHz,
DSD128
