MCD85 notes for editors

·       Legendary McIntosh design, build and engineering for lifetime-built CD and SACD collections

·       Advanced DAC also enables playback from USB-equipped devices with McIntosh sound quality 

·       Open chassis design to complement recently launched McIntosh amplifiers

·       Advanced quad balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit/192 kHz DAC: four DAC pathways per channel

·       2x read speed with buffer memory for better error correction and tracking 

·       Additional optical and coaxial digital inputs (two of each) for other devices to connect

·       High-performance balanced connections ensure no signal loss when connecting to amplifiers 

·       Supports: AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV and WMA

·        USB input supports up to DSD256 and DXD 384 kHz high-resolution formats 

·       Hand made in the New York factory, £4,995

Pricing and availability

Orders for the £4,995 MCD85 can now be placed with authorised McIntosh dealers. Shipping is expected in March 2021 (UK) and Feb (United States and Canada).