McIntosh MCD12000 SACD/CD Player

McIntosh MCD12000 SACD/CD Player

Code: MCD12000
  • £16,990.00
  • (FREE UK Delivery)
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Bring all your digital music to life in your home audio system with the MCD12000 SACD/CD Player. While classified as a CD player, it is better to think of the MCD12000 as a reference level Digital-to-Analog convertor (DAC) that includes reference level SACD/CD playback capabilities. Music played through any of the MCD12000's digital inputs or from compact discs is processed by professional grade 8-channel DACs designed for premium audiophile performance and recording studios. The MCD12000 is the perfect DAC and SACD/CD Player to use with the reference level C12000 Preamplifier.

Key Features:

  • A reference level DAC that includes a reference level CD Player
  • Includes our Hybrid Drive™ technology that uses the best of vacuum tubes and solid state to produce the best sound performance
  • Balanced and unbalanced analog outputs in both solid state and vacuum tube configurations
  • (2) 32-bit/8-channel professional grade DACs
  • 7 digital inputs
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At the heart of the MCD12000 are two ESS SABRE PRO ES9038PRO 32-bit/8-channel DACs, with one DAC dedicated to the left audio channel, and the other DAC dedicated to the right audio channel. Each DAC uses ESS’ patented HyperStream® II architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver an unprecedented performance level that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding digital audio applications. Each ES9038PRO is configured in Octal-Balanced Mono mode where the DAC’s eight outputs are used to drive the analog audio, resulting in outstanding sound quality. Separate digital and analog power supplies keep the power and audio signals free from cross contamination, while a specially constructed R-Core power transformer minimizes noise radiation.

Technical Specifications:

  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Fixed Output Level: 2.0Vrms Unbalanced / 4.0Vrms Balanced
  • Variable Output Level: N/A
  • Output Impedance: 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
  • Frequency Response: 4Hz to 40kHz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) / 4Hz to 20kHz, ±0.5dB (CD)
  • Signal To Noise Ratio: 110dB (A-weighted)
  • Dynamic Range: Better than 100dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% @ 1000Hz
  • Channel Separation: Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)
  • Headphone Output Impedance: N/A
  • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type: Professional Grade 8-channel, 32-bit PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced, 1 DAC per channel (2 DACs total)
  • Coaxial Sample Rate: 16, 24-bit/192kHz
  • Optical Sample Rate: 16, 24-bit/192kHz
  • USB Sample Rate: 16, 24, 32-bit/384kHz / DXD: DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz / DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
  • Digital Coaxial Input: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms
  • Digital Optical Input: -15dbm to -21dbm
  • Digital Output Sample Rate: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • Digital Optical Output: -15dbm to -21dbm
  • Digital Coaxial Output: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms
  • Digital Output Jitter: N/A
  • Digital XLR Output: N/A
  • Digital MCT Output: N/A
  • Balanced Fixed Output: 2 (1 for Solid State, 1 for Vacuum Tube)
  • Unbalanced Fixed Output: 2 (1 for Solid State, 1 for Vacuum Tube)
  • Balanced Variable Output: 0
  • Unbalanced Variable Output: 0
  • Digital Coaxial Input: 2
  • Digital MCT Input: 1
  • Digital Optical Input: 2
  • Digital USB Input: 1 (rear)
  • Digital USB Input Type: Type B
  • Digital Coaxial Output: 1
  • Digital MCT Output: 0
  • Digital Optical Output: 1
  • Digital XLR Output: 0
  • Headphone Output: 0
  • Power Control Input: 1
  • Power Control Output: 1
  • Rear Panel Data Input: 1
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: 1
  • RS232 Control Input: 1
  • 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
  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2" (44.45cm) x 7-5/8" (19.4cm) x 19" (48.3cm) Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4" (17.2cm).
  • Unit Weight: 32.5 lbs (14.7 kg)
  • Shipping Weight: 48 lbs (21.8 kg)

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