MCINTOSH MCD500

Second-hand. In excellent conditions. No visible signs of wear. Comes with original packaging and remote control.

The MCD500 is a high-end SACD/CD player that embodies McIntosh's technological excellence and distinctive design. Featuring an advanced mechanical transport with a die-cast aluminum tray, it ensures precise and silent disc reading. The optimized digital servo system enables faster and more stable operation, while double-speed data reading compared to standard ensures flawless tracking and highly efficient error correction.

At the heart of the MCD500 is its 8-channel digital-to-analog converter with Quad Balanced architecture, based on the renowned ESS Sabre Reference 9008 DACs. Operating in a balanced configuration with four DACs in parallel per channel, it delivers exceptionally detailed musical reproduction, characterized by a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion. Every sonic nuance is rendered with absolute fidelity, offering a listening experience without compromise.

In terms of power supply, the MCD500 is equipped with an R-Core transformer and multiple regulators, designed to ensure stable, interference-free current, regardless of fluctuations in the power grid. This guarantees consistent performance and an extremely low noise floor, resulting in an even purer, more crystalline sound.

The aesthetic design follows McIntosh’s iconic style, featuring a black front panel backlit in green, intuitive button layout, and solid mechanical construction. Among its standout features are two separate displays: one dedicated to track and playback time information, the other to showing the volume level of the variable outputs.

Thanks to its versatile connectivity, the MCD500 can be used both as a reference SACD/CD player and as a high-end digital-to-analog converter. Outputs are available in both single-ended (RCA) and balanced (XLR) formats, allowing seamless integration into any system. Additionally, the presence of variable outputs enables direct connection to a power amplifier, bypassing a traditional preamp for a more streamlined audio chain.

The MCD500 is much more than just a digital player: it’s an engineering masterpiece created for those who consider music a true passion. Every listen becomes an immersive experience, revealing hidden details and nuances that turn every track into an emotional event. A product destined to become a timeless classic, true to McIntosh’s philosophy of combining tradition and innovation in the pursuit of sonic perfection.

Technical Specifications:

• Disc Format: Compatible with CD and SACD
• Digital Converter: ESS Sabre ES9008S DAC
• CD Mechanism: SF-HD850 for precise and stable reading
• Frequency Response: CD: 4Hz – 20kHz; SACD: 4Hz – 40kHz
• Dynamic Range: CD: 100dB; SACD: 100dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: CD: 110dB; SACD: 110dB
• Channel Separation: CD: 98dB; SACD: 98dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: CD: 0.0015%; SACD: 0.0015%
• Line Output: Unbalanced: 2V; Balanced: 4V
• Digital Connections: Coaxial and Optical
• Dimensions: 445 x 152 x 419 mm
• Weight: 12.8 kg
• Included Accessories: Remote control