McIntosh MCD301 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
MCD301 Features
The McIntosh MCD301 SACD/CD Player offers the latest
in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction
of audio program sources. A full complement of perfor-
mance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD
special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also
reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechani-
cal design of the transport ensures many years of smooth
trouble free operation.
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD301 incorporates two laser elements, with differ-
ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assem-
bly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and
Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MCD301 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mecha-
nism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced
digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The
SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the
disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to
insure better disc tracking and error correction processing.
• Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD301 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with
extreme precision and musical elegance.
• Multi-Bit Digital to Analog Converter
The 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a
wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.
• Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD301, the Level
Control allows varing the volume level of the music. It can
also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD301
with other components in the system.
• Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCD301 Front Panel display indicates the current disc
playback status and the variable audio output volume level
at the same time on a continuous basis.
• Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts.
This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Am-
plifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc
Playback System.
• Balanced Outputs
The MCD301 has both variable and fixed Balanced Out-
puts, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound
quality.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external
decoding of the PCM Signal.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient
Turn-On/Off of the MCD301 when connected to a McIn-
tosh System with Power Control. The Power Control Out-
put connection can control a McIntosh Power Amplifier in
a high quality disc playback system.
• Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the
MCD301 operating functions including adjustment of the
volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are
illuminated.
• Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core Power
Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise
free operation even though the power line varies.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is
designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD301 will
be retained for many years.
Introduction and Performance Features