McIntosh MCD201 - Manual (Page 6)

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Introduction
Performance Features
The McIntosh MCD201 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 MCD201 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 MCD201 has a new transport with the latest in ad-
vanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate opera-
tion. The SACD Data is read into memory from the disc
at twice the normal rate. Likewise CD Audio Data is read
into memory at four times the normal rate. The fast read
speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correc-
tion processing.
• Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD201 plays SACD Discs with their higher resolu-
tion sound quality.
• Multi-Bit Digital to Analog Converter
The 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a wide dy-
namic range and extremely low distortion.
• Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD201, the Level
Control allows varing the volume level of the music. It can
also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD201
with other components in the system.
• 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 MCD201 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 PCM and MP3 Signals from CDs.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient
Turn-On/Off of the MCD201 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
MCD201 operating functions including adjustment of the
volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are
illuminated.
• Special Power Supply
A fully regulated Power Supply, with a special R-Core
Power Transformer, ensures 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 MCD201 will
be retained for many years.
Introduction and Performance Features