McIntosh MB50 Streaming Media Player

Wireless music player with McIntosh sensibility
The McIntosh MB50 adds wireless music to your existing system via DTS Play-Fi (phone not included).
When high-end audio fans buy McIntosh gear, they hang on to it. The company's components are built to last, so amps and speakers purchased years ago often sound as pristine and satisfying as they did on day one. But the way we listen to music has evolved in the age of digital streaming. That's where the McIntosh MB50 streaming audio player fits in. It features , giving you wireless access to a huge selection of music, all controlled with your phone, tablet, or PC. Several digital and analog outputs ensure your tunes sound their best through your existing stereo gear — whether it's old-school or brand new.
DTS Play-Fi gives you tons of music choices
The MB50 connects to your home network via dual Wi-Fi® antennas, reducing drop-outs and interference. Once connected, Play-Fi gives you easy access to music stored on your computers, music servers, and mobile devices — including high-quality lossless files. You also have access to popular subscription-based music services like TIDAL and Amazon Prime, along with over 37,000 Internet radio stations.
A multi-room music system with flexibility
Play-Fi is also a flexible whole-home audio system. While you stream a laid-back playlist on the MB50 through your big living-room speakers, the kids can thump out uptempo tracks on a in the basement. Or play the same song through both. And these McIntosh devices will work with other Play-Fi devices from other manufacturers, so you can mix and match.
Set up and control Play-Fi on your phone, tablet, or laptop
The McIntosh MB50 features flexible inputs and outputs along with dual Wi-Fi antennas.
Download the free DTS Play-Fi app, and you're ready to use the MB50 in mere minutes. It's available for Android™, iOS®, and Kindle Fire, along with Windows® PC operating systems. Use the app to select music, control playback, and adjust volume.
Plays nicely with other McIntosh gear
The MB50's glass front display and steel chassis complements the look of other McIntosh components. And the connections make them a perfect match. There are balanced XLR outputs for connection to a compatible preamp or integrated amp, as well as unbalanced RCA outs. Or, you can connect its coaxial or optical digital output to a digital-ready preamp like the You can also use the MB50 as a preamp for other gear, like a CD player, using the digital and analog inputs. Back-panel trigger input and output connections allow automatic power on/off when used with other compatible McIntosh components.
A world-famous audio heritage, made in America
Since its founding in 1949, McIntosh has defined the meaning of high-quality sound reproduction, while setting industry standards for superior performance and reliability. The company is based in Binghamton, New York, where its high-end components and speakers are still individually handcrafted by a team of skilled experts. This uncompromising dedication to quality has made McIntosh one of the most recognized and respected audio manufacturers in the world.
Product highlights:
add wireless music to your existing home audio system
analog and digital outputs
analog and digital inputs allow use as a preamp for a variety of music sources
mirror-finish stainless steel chassis is rack-mountable
fiber optic illuminated glass front panel for a beautiful appearance and long-term durability
hand-crafted at McIntosh's Binghamton, New York factory
DTS Play-Fi Software:
built-in dual-band Wi-Fi allows connection to your wireless home network and wireless communication with other Play-Fi devices (recommended maximum of 16 devices on a network)
free Play-Fi app for Apple, Android, Kindle, and Windows PC offers easy music selection and playback
plays music stored on device
supports Spotify® Connect, Pandora®, Rhapsody, Amazon Prime, TIDAL, SiriusXM, and thousands of free Internet radio stations (subscription required for some services)
DLNA support for streaming music from compatible networked computers and NAS drives
multi-zone synchronous playback (same music plays in multiple zones simultaneously) or multi-stream playback (music individually selected for each player)
easy wireless setup using your smartphone, tablet, or PC
plays MP3, M4A, FLAC, and WAV files; sampling rates up to 24-bit/192kHz
not compatible with protected files with digital rights management (DRM)
Connections:
balanced stereo XLR outputs
unbalanced stereo RCA outputs
optical and coaxial digital outputs for connection to a digital preamp
trigger input and output for automatic power on/off with other McIntosh components
front-panel 1/4" headphone output
one Toslink optical digital audio input and one coaxial digital audio input (supports music files up to 24-bit/192kHz)
set of unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
USB port for firmware updates
also compatible with Ethernet-to-USB adapter (sold separately) for a hardwired connection to your home network
Other Specifications:
802.11g/n Wi-Fi router required for multi-room streaming
works with 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz routers
total harmonic distortion: 0.005%
signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
11-1/2"W x 3-1/2"H x 15-1/2"D
weight: 8.5 lbs.
What's in the box:
Network streaming audio player
6' AC power adapter
AC power cord
2 WLAN antennas
Remote control
Owner's Manual