Name: MusicCast Wireless Streaming Preamplifier
Brand: Yamaha
Price: 447.96 USD
Availability: InStock

MusicCast Wireless Streaming Preamplifier

Yamaha WXC50DS

Audiophile Sound, Exquisite Design

The WXC-50 features a solid metal body with an aluminum cover and a slim, compact design that fits just about anywhere. Under the hood, you ll find high-performance components and advanced circuitry that deliver powerful, sonically-pure preamplification.

Control at Your Fingertips

Connect the WXC-50 to your existing AV receiver or Hi-Fi system, then download the free MusicCast app to connect it to your existing home Wi-Fi to create a powerful streaming audio system.

Quickly select sources, browse your music library and control playback right from your smartphone or tablet. You can also control sound EQ settings from the app.

Bluetooth® and AirPlay®

Stream virtually any audio source via Bluetooth as an input to the WXC-50. Bluetooth sources can be redistributed through Wi-Fi to other MusicCast devices. Or stream using AirPlay from an Apple® device to a single unit.

Slim, Compact Design

Only 2" tall and 8-3/8" wide, it can be placed horizontally or vertically, allowing it to fit neatly in almost any space.

Rack Shelf Friendly

With the feet removed, the WXC-50 is only 1-5/8" high, allowing it to be placed on a rack shelf within a 1U high rack space. Two units can be placed side-by-side on a 19" wide shelf.

Superior Audio Technology

Yamaha s relentless pursuit of sonic purity is clearly evident in the engineering of the WXC-50. The preamp circuitry uses the same high-performance ESS digital-to-analog converter (DAC) found in high-end Yamaha AV receivers and a proprietary power supply ground configuration prevents sound degradation. A 48-bit digital volume control provides much greater precision and quality than conventional controls. A highly-rigid metal chassis supplies the stability necessary for clear, powerful music reproduction.

High-Resolution Audio

The WXC-50 supports high-resolution audio -including FLAC/WAV/AIFF up to 192 kHz/24-bit, Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6 MHz - for more accurate reproduction of sonic details, presence and atmosphere.

Yamaha Proprietary Sound Processing

The Compressed Music Enhancer greatly improves sound reproduction from smartphones or other compressed sources, like MP3 files. Volume-adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the bass/treble balance according to the volume level. Advanced Bass Extension Processing provides a deeper, richer low-end sound - great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct playback mode allows you to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are, without any processing.

Player Mode

If you want to adjust volume from a connected Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver, the WXC-50 allows you to turn off "preamp" mode and use the device as a network audio player. Switching to "player" mode bypasses the volume control and any processing, allowing direct playback of high-resolution audio.

One-Touch Controls

Pressing any button on the front panel turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source providing quick and easy access to your favorite music.

The WXC-50 also comes with an ultra-slim remote offering six presets, so you can quickly access your favorite Internet radio stations even when your smartphone or tablet s not handy.

Pro-Grade Connectivity and Control

The WXC-50 supports professional-grade features including:

Wired Ethernet port

Wireless off switch

Optical and analog inputs

Digital optical and coax outputs

Subwoofer out

Trigger in/out

Remote in

Convenient Connectivity with Select Yamaha Hi-Fi Amplifiers

The WXC-50 provides a convenient way to connect with select Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifiers that have main in and trigger inputs. When connected in the manner shown here, the Hi-Fi amplifier s system power can be turned on and the volume can be controlled via the MusicCast app.

Low Power Consumption

The WXC-50 consumes less than two watts of power in standby mode. When the power is on, power consumption is still a low 5 W, and even when used for long periods, power consumption is environmentally friendly. In addition, the Auto Power Standby feature lets you save energy by automatically turning the power off after two, four, eight or 12 hours.

Disklavier ENSPIRE™

Turn your entire home into a concert hall. Combine the world s most advanced piano, the Disklavier ENSPIRE, with MusicCast to enjoy the sound and music of a real acoustic piano in any room of your home.

The WXA-50 amp can be used to power speakers for backing tracks in the same room as the Disklavier, while the WXC-50 preamp can be used to transmit both the piano sound and backing tracks to other rooms.

Learn More

Connect your existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to this compact preamp, then use your Wi-Fi® network to access all of your music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers, sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback. In addition to Wi-Fi, this preamp also supports Bluetooth ® and AirPlay®, allowing for greater wireless connection flexibility.

High-performance design with premium audio components
Extremely versatile control and connectivity options
Access to your music library, Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer and more
Add audio in up to 9 additional rooms with MusicCast
Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot
MusicCast app for Apple® iOS and Android™ devices
Conveniently slim, can be placed horizontally or vertically

Wireless Streaming Amplifier
Network section
DLNA	Version 1.5
File Format	MP3, WMA, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD
Wi-Fi	Yes
AirPlay	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes (SBC / AAC)
Pure Direct	Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz)	0.003 % (Pre out)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	112 dB (Opt / Net / USB / Bluetooth in) / 98 dB (AUX in)
Audio In / Out	1 / 1
Digital In / Out	1 (Optical) / 1 (Optical, Coaxial)
USB Input	1
Ethernet	1
Pre Out	1
Subwoofer Out	1
Remote In / Out	1 / 0
Control (Trigger) In / Out	1 / 1
Standby Power Consumption	1.8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)	8-3/8 x 2 x 9-5/8 (with antenna: 8-3/8 x 4-7/8 x 9-5/8 )
Weight	3.17 lbs.

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Supplement for Pandora flyer

Supplement for Rhapsody flyer

Supplement for Sirius XM Internet radio flyer

Supplement for Spotify flyer

Supplement for TIDAL_flyer

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WXA-50/WXC-50 Owner s Manual (Basic)

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