Description
DS200
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 favourite music directly from your smart device, while enjoying premium sound quality on your home audio system, via the built-in, high-end Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC).
Superior Compatibility
DS200 is compatible with both Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect, which let you stream your music seamlessly from the cloud straight to your devices.
Should you use either of these music streaming services (including TIDAL HiFi Lossless Quality), then you can continue to use those apps on your phone or tablet and have music streamed directly to the DS200.
Your device then effectively becomes a remote control to adjust volume, song selection, and other playback features.
Additional streaming options included are Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Google Cast. All of which allow for direct streaming from smart device to the DS200. All of these wireless connection options makes it easy for guests to stream their favourite playlists to the DS200 during family events or parties.
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
The DS200 is equipped with two Wi-Fi antennas and one Bluetooth antenna for stable wireless connections, and an Ethernet port for wired connections. It is also Google Assistant compatible for voice control; simply speak to your Google Assistant control device to operate your DS200.
For Bluetooth streaming, DS200 utilizes Bluetooth 5.0, the high bit-rate Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) standard, and Qualcomm® aptX HD for hi res audio playback. It also includes Qualcomm aptX Low Latency, which improves audio transmission speed to deliver sound in sync with applicable visual media.
Audiophile-Grade DAC
The DAC portion of the DS200 is powered by a next-generation, quad-balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC. This audiophile-grade technology features huge dynamic range and low distortion for pristine sound reproduction.
Your DS200 is also a Roon Ready endpoint device for use with the Roon music player. Roon brings all your music together and adds tons of data – bios, reviews, photos, lyrics, tour dates, and cross-linked credits for performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and composers.
Connectivity
In addition to streaming, the DS200 features 8 x digital audio inputs to connect audio components with digital audio outputs, such as a CD player or tuner.
It supports high resolution digital audio playback, while the coaxial and optical inputs can decode digital music up to 24-bit/192kHz. With its HDMI (ARC) input, the DS200 is perfect for watching your favourite TV shows and movies with audio quality that TV speakers or soundbars just can’t provide.
The unit also featured a pair of balanced / unbalanced analogue outputs to connect it to your preamplifier or integrated amplifier.
Experience the ultimate luxury listening experience with the DS200 Streaming DAC.
DS200 Streaming DAC, in Black / Silver finish, by McIntosh Labs.
Features
- Effortless Streaming Meets High-End Audio
- Works with Apple® AirPlay®; Bluetooth®; Google Cast™; 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
Specifications
- Frequency Response: +/-0.5 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz | +0.5/-3 dB, 5 Hz – 60 kHz (source dependent)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005 %
- Fixed Output Level: 2.0 Vrms Unbalanced, 4.0 Vrms Balanced
- Adjustable Output Level: 0 – 8.0 Vrms Unbalanced, 0 – 16.0 Vrms Balanced
- Signal To Noise Ratio: 100 dB
- Dynamic Range: 100 dB
- Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Unbalanced / Balanced
- 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)
- 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, 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-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type: 8-channel, 32-bit/384 kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
- Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate: 24-bit/44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
- Digital Optical Input Sample Rate: 24-bit/44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
- Digital MCT Input Sample Rate: 16-bit/44.1 kHz (CD), DSD64 (SACD)
- Digital USB Input Sample Rate: 32-bit/44.1 kHz to 384 kHz (PCM), DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512
- Power Control Input: 1
- Power Control Output: 1
- Rear Panel Data Input: 1
- Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: 1
- RS232 Control Input: 1
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 44.5 x 15.2 x 43.2 cm
- Unit Weight: 9.3 kg
Included
- 1 x DS200
- 2 x Antenna
- 1 x Power Cord
- 1 x Remote Control
- 1 x Documentation
Full McIntosh Range Available
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