Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
The McIntosh MCD301 SACD/CD Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction of audio program sources. A full complement of perfor- mance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechani- cal design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
MCD301 Features
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD301 incorporates two laser elements, with differ- ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assem- bly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MCD301 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mecha- nism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correction processing.
• Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD301 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme precision and musical elegance.
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• Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD301, the Level Control allows varing the volume level of the music. It can also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD301 with other components in the system.
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The MCD301 Front Panel display indicates the current disc playback status and the variable audio output volume level at the same time on a continuous basis.
• Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts. This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Am- plifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc Playback System.
• Balanced Outputs
The MCD301 has both variable and fixed Balanced Out- puts, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient
• Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD301 operating functions including adjustment of the volume level. The
• Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special
•Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD301 will be retained for many years.
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