McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer

The sophisticated yet simple to use MS500 Music Streamer seamlessly integrates both your internet based streaming music and locally stored digital music into one comprehensive device. It allows your digital library to be enjoyed with McIntosh’s legendary audio standards – including uncompressed, lossless files with up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.

With all its onboard storage and external connection capabilities, the MS500 can easily serve as a central hub for all your digital music. The high-speed network port connects you to leading streaming services1 such as Deezer, Murfie, Pandora®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM®, Slacker, Spotify®, TIDAL and TuneIn (services subject to change). Interfaces to these services are built in to the MS500 – putting all your streaming music at your fingertips. Internet radio stations can also be added as presets. Three USB ports allow for external mass storage or flash drives to be connected.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

• Total Harmonic Distortion

  0.005%

• Frequency Response

  2Hz to 22,000Hz

• Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)

  4/2 V RMS

• Signal To Noise Ratio

  102dB

• Output Impedance

  600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

• Dynamic Range

  96dB

CONNECTIVITY

• Unbalanced Input

  0

• Outputs Unbalanced

  1

• Outputs Balanced

  1

• Digital Coaxial Input

  0

• Digital Coaxial Output

  1

• Digital Optical Input

  0

• Digital Optical Output

  1

• Digital USB Input

  3 (2 USB 2.0 / 1 USB 3.0)

• Digital USB Audio Output

  3 (only 1 can be used at a time)

• Network Connection

  1 (10/100/1000)

• DVI Output

  0

• HDMI Output

  1 (for GUI only)

• VGA Output

  1 (for GUI only)

• eSata Input

  0

DIGITAL AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

• Digital Input Format

  N/A

• Digital Input Sample Rate

  N/A

• Digital Output Format

  SPDIF (PCM)

• Digital Output Sample Rate

  Up to 24-Bit/192kHz

CONTROL

• Power Control Input

  1

• Power Control Output

  1

• Rear Panel Data Input

  1

• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input

  1

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

• Dimensions (W x H x D)

  17.5" (44.45cm) x 3-7/8" (9.8cm) x 16" (40.64cm)

• Weight

  13.5 lbs (6.1kg)

• Shipping Weight

  28 lbs (12.7kg)