McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC

McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC

EFFORTLESS STREAMING MEETS HIGH-END AUDIO

The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is the ultimate solution for music enthusiasts who demand the perfect blend of high-end audio quality and seamless streaming capabilities. This user-friendly streamer offers a variety of built-in casting technologies to play your streamed music.

No special control app or technical skills are needed to use the DS200. You can easily stream your favorite music directly to the DS200 from your smart device, while enjoying listening to it in premium sound quality on your home audio system through the built-in, high-end Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).

Description

McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC

  • Effortless Streaming Meets High-End Audio
  • Works with Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth®, Google Cast™, Qobuz Connect, Spotify® Connect, TIDAL® Connect
  • Roon Ready and Roon Tested
  • Google Assistant compatible for voice control
  • No special control app or technical skills needed
  • Includes 8 digital audio inputs
  • Can serve as preamplifier in an all-digital system

Features

EASY STREAMING

The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is compatible with Qobuz Connect, Spotify® Connect, and TIDAL® Connect (including TIDAL Max), which let you stream your music seamlessly from the cloud straight to your devices. If you use any of these music streaming services you can continue to use those apps on your phone or tablet and have the music streamed directly to the DS200. Your device then effectively becomes a remote control to adjust volume, song selection, and other playback features.

“In every circumstance, the DS200 is deftly naturalistic and maintains an utterly convincing tonal balance, and its frequency response is similarly judicious. From the profoundly deep bass to the bright and substantial treble, the McIntosh offers an even-handed listening experience… If the sound of your digital audio content is of utmost importance, this is a network player that truly demands to be heard.” – HiFi+ Magazine

Additional streaming options included are Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth®, and Google Cast™ that allows for streaming directly from a smart device to the DS200. All of these wireless connection options makes it easy for guests to stream their favorite playlists to the DS200 during family events or parties.

Specifications

Electronic Specifications

  • Frequency Response
    +/-0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
    +0.5/-3dB from 5Hz to 60kHz (source dependent)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.005%
  • Fixed Output Level
    2.0Vrms Unbalanced
    4.0Vrms Balanced
  • Adjustable Output Level
    0 – 8.0Vrms Unbalanced
    0 – 16.0Vrms Balanced
  • Signal To Noise Ratio
    100dB
  • Dynamic Range
    100dB
  • Output Impedance
    100 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

Connectivity

  • Digital Coaxial Input
    2
  • Digital Optical Input
    2
  • Digital USB Input
    1
  • Digital MCT Input
    1
  • Digital AES/EBU Input
    1
  • HDMI Input
    1 (ARC)
  • Wireless Input
    Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n, ac; 2.4/5 GHz
    Bluetooth 5.0: AVRCP, A2DP, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL
  • Streaming Support
    Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
  • Balanced Output
    1 (can be set to either fixed or variable mode)
  • Unbalanced Output
    1 (can be set to either fixed or variable mode)
  • Network Connection
    1

Digital Audio Specifications

  • Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type
    8-channel, 32-bit/384kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
  • Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate
    24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • Digital Optical Input Sample Rate
    24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz
  • Digital MCT Input Sample Rate
    16-bit/44.1kHz (CD)
    DSD64 (SACD)
  • Digital USB Input Sample Rate
    32-bit/44.1kHz to 384kHz (PCM)
    DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
  • Digital Network/Wi-Fi Input Sample Rate
    24-bit/44.1kHz to 192kHz

Control

  • Power Control Input
    1
  • Power Control Output
    1
  • Rear Panel Data Input
    1
  • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
    1
  • RS232 Control Input
    1

Weights & Dimensions

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    17-1/2″ (44.5cm) x 6″ (15.2cm) x 17″ (43.2cm)
  • Unit Weight
    20.5 pounds (9.3 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)