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MCD201

Name: McIntosh MCD201
Brand: McIntosh

McIntosh

MCD Series Series

DigitalCD PlayersDACsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$2,100

About the MCD201

The McIntosh MCD201 is a high-end stereo SACD/CD player featuring a multi-bit/DSD hybrid 24/192 PCM/DSD DAC (CS4398 from Cirrus Logic), dual-laser CD mechanism (RMC RL-S880) with 4x CD and 2x SACD high-speed reading for error correction, and a precision active preamplifier with 214-step volume control. It offers fixed and variable outputs (unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR), allowing direct connection to power amplifiers. Known for its bold, dynamic sound with solid bass, expressive midband, and wide soundstage, it supports CD, SACD, MP3, and CD-R/RW playback with iconic McIntosh design including backlit glass front panel and green glow display.

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