Yamaha WXC-50 Streaming Pre Amplifier - Silver

The WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s exclusive MusicCast multi-room audio system. High functionality and performance bring you musical enjoyment just the way you want it.
Even if your present Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver is not compatible with a network or MusicCast, simply by adding the WXC-50, you can easily enjoy network audio or MusicCast (multi-room audio).
MusicCast is a new revolution in network audio, use all your MusicCast products together or separately, it’s completely up to you. Control it, all from one app, designed to be intuitive, quick and simple to use. Use a soundbar, a wireless speaker, an AV Receiver, Hi-Fi audio whichever suits you best, mix and match then expand your MusicCast system as time goes on. All new from Yamaha, the MusicCast system brings everything to everywhere for everyone.
MusicCast employs a high performance wireless network to deliver music and audio enjoyment. It can stream digital music content from your smartphone, PC or NAS to other MusicCast devices in your home. It can also share the music from external devices such as a TV or Blu-ray Disc™ player connected to the WXC-50. Audio content from Bluetooth®-connected smartphones or tablets can also be streamed to MusicCast devices in multiple rooms.
The simple design creates a stylish musical space and integrates beautifully with your audio system. With a high quality metal body and cool two-tone colouring, Yamaha’s fastidiousness extends to the exterior, for a completely enjoyable listening experience. Only 214 mm wide, the compact body fits neatly in any space without drawing attention to itself. You can chose any convenient location, placing it horizontally or vertically, on its own or with other audio components.

Features

• Use with non-MusicCast amp or receiver to enjoy streaming music or a true MusicCast system
• Compatible with all types of music sources and services, such as streaming services
• MusicCast App for easy operation. The app lets you control other MusicCast-compatible components
• One push play - Pressing any button turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source
• Retro modern and superior quality
• 48-bit digital volume control is far greater than the input signal bit resolution, achieving high quality control
• Supports DSD 5.6 MHz and FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit for high resolution reproduction
• Compact body only 214 mm (8-3/8") wide fits in any convenient location, can be used horizontally or vertically.
• Easy installation - Suitable size for 1U rack with a width of 214 mm (8-3/8") and height of 42 mm (1-5/8") (without feet).
• Low standby power consumption: 1.8 W
• Seamless linkage to Yamaha amp with MAIN IN and Trigger In terminals for control of system power and volume.
• Player mode - turn off Pre Amp mode and use the device as a simple network audio player.

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (20 Hz to 20 kHz, Pre Out)
Frequency Response (+ 0/- 3 dB):
Pre Out: 10 Hz to 80 kHz (OPT/NET/USB In); 10 Hz to 40 kHz (Aux In)
Aux Out: 10 Hz to 50 kHz (OPT/NET/USB In); 10 Hz to 40 kHz (Aux In)
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 112 dB (OPT/NET/USB/Bluetooth In); 98 dB (Aux In)
Channel Separation: 95/85 dB (1 kHz/10 kHz)
Output Level/Output Impedance: Pre Out: 2.0 V/470 Ω (1 kHz); Subwoofer: 4.0 V/470 Ω (30 Hz); Aux Out: 2.0 V/1 kΩ
Maximum Output Level: Pre Out 4.0 V
Maximum Input Signal: Aux In (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) 2.4 V
Power Supply: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 12 W (Normal); 1.6 - 1.8 W (Standby)
Dimensions: 214 (W) x 246 (D) x 51.5 (H) mm
Weight: 1.44 kg

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