McIntosh MCD-205 Brochure

MCD205 Five Disc CD Changer

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eave it to McIntosh to design a CD changer that surpasses all expectation and

sets a new standard for performance, personality and ease of use. With IR
remote control compatibility and an RS232 interface, the MCD205 is a true team
player. This innovative magazine-free and trayless changer is ready to serve up
your selections with ultra-low distortion and amazing dynamic range.

Featured Technologies

CD-ROM STYLE 5 DISC MUSICBANKTMCHANGER. A precision mechanism originally man­ufactured for use as a computer CD-ROM, the MCD205 changer features an internal stocker
that holds up to five CDs. The direct loading design makes inserting and ejecting discs
extremely easy. It does not require cumbersome magazines, nor does it have a disc tray. It’s as
easy to operate as the player in your car, yet retains the ease and capacity of a changer.

LOW DISTORTION 24 BIT D/A CONVERTER. The MCD205 utilizes 24-bit D/A converters to
provide wide dynamic range as well as extremely low distortion. Music at all levels is repro­duced with extreme precision and elegance, resulting in a sound that is truly exceptional.

BALANCED AND UNBALANCED OUTPUTS. Select balanced outputs for long cable runs in
a noisy environment with optimum noise rejection, or unbalanced outputs for short runs.

IR REMOTE CONTROL. The MCD205 has the ability to be operated remotely from a hand
held IR transmitter.

DATA INPUT FOR CONTROL FROM A MCINTOSH PREAMP OR CONTROL CENTER.

A 1/8" mini jack is provided for control data from the data output jack of a McIntosh preamp
or control center.

RS232 INTERFACE. An RS232 port is provided for control and communication interface with
multi-room systems.

OPTICAL AND COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUTS. Optical and coaxial digital outputs are pro­vided for use with an external D/A converter.

NON VOLATILE PROGRAM PLAY MEMORY. A playback program, once entered, will not be
lost if the power should fail.

BLUE VACUUM FLORESCENT DISPLAY. The MCD205’s blue alphanumeric vacuum flores­cent display presents disk, track, time and play mode information. The color coordinates per­fectly with other McIntosh equipment.

An RS232 port readies the

MCD205 for control interfacing

with other equipment.

McIntosh MCD205 Five Disc CD Changer

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The five-disc MusicBank

TM

changer’s direct loading design

does not require cumbersome

magazines, nor does it have

a disc tray.

THE McINTOSH SECRET FOR SUCCESS

Examine McIntosh Laboratory up close and you'll find a simple strategy implemented in 1949 and
reflected in every new product that bears our name: unparalleled audio artistry nurtured from con­cept to completion in the quintessentially American town of Binghamton, New York.

Founder Frank McIntosh raised the bar for excellence straight out of the starting gate, and the com­pany hasn't faltered since. Competitors tried for 20 years before they could match the performance
of our very first amplifier. McIntosh, meanwhile, continued to redefine what it means to be the best—
a difficult but rewarding journey that has inspired many talented people to dedicate their entire
careers to that mission.

SCIENCE, STYLE AND CRAFT

The innovative application of cutting-edge technologies are the driving force that keeps our engineers
working late into the night. Coupled with our signature style and manufacturing standards that ensure
components perform for decades, their audio and home theater breakthroughs result in true invest­ment pieces. Discriminating collectors are eager to pay many times the original price for some of our
American Classics. They know that a well-loved McIntosh only gets better.

Indeed, you won’t find “planned obsolescence” here—most of the units we produced in the 1950’s
can still integrate into systems today. And, as ever, we spare no expense to work with the best mate­rials, whether that means crafting parts locally or bringing them from halfway around the world.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT

Each day, our customer support staff competently answers questions for owners whose components
are still running strong up to thirty years or more. Our reputation rests on our customers’ complete
satisfaction -- that's why we’re not only interested in what you have to say about our past, present
and future products, but we've also carefully trained many Authorized Service Agencies, backing
them up with our own in-house service department. Our clientele has come to expect nothing less.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE FROM AN AUTHORIZED MCINTOSH DEALER

Not every retailer can carry McIntosh— we screen the firms that represent us closely to ensure that
our customers can trust their expertise. We even conduct our unique McMasters program, a two-day
seminar that prepares the participants to assist you. If you’re already familiar with a McIntosh dealer,
you can be sure that it will serve you well. If you haven’t found one, we'll be happy to help. You can
find an Authorized McIntosh Dealer by calling [phone], or by searching our dealer locator
at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

M

ost consumer electronics products are necessarily viewed

as short-term investments because either they don’t last
or they quickly become obsolete in some way. Coincidentally,
manufacturers supply a steady stream of “new-and-improved”
products that you can buy. Again.

Behind every McIntosh is a heritage of excellence, proudly
carried forward for more than 52 years by every employee.
No mass production

lines, no “price-point” engineering, no

planned obsolescence. McIntosh equipment is made to sound
better and last longer.

When McIntosh products are presented to customers, the
criteria they have been conditioned to overlook – reliability,
longevity, craftsmanship, ease of use, adaptability, pride of
ownership – suddenly leap to the top of their list. The choice
becomes clear:

There is nothing like a McIntosh.

GOLD PLATED INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTORS. The MCD205 utilizes gold plating for superior
corrosion resistance.

POWER CONTROL IN & OUT. Two 1/8" mini jacks are used for remote power control. A 5V DC signal from
the power out jack of another piece of McIntosh equipment turns on the changer. After a short delay, a
5V DC signal appears at the power out jack of the changer that can be used to turn on an additional piece
of equipment.

R-CORE POWER TRANSFORMER. The special construction of the R-Core power transformer minimizes
hum radiation.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY POWER SWITCH. The MCD205 does not require a standby mode because
the memories are permanent and require no power.

Featured Technologies (continued)

More Than a Half Century of American Ingenuity

Why

Choose

McIntosh?

The signature McIntosh glass front

panel exemplifies a commitment

to craftsmanship and a proud

tradition of excellence. The

laborious cutting and screening

process spans several days and

requires proprietary machinery.

It would take competitors

nearly 20 years to match the

performance of McIntosh’s

very first amplifier.

Frank McIntosh

MCD205 Five Disc
CD Changer

CD-ROM style five disc MusicBankTMchanger

CD-R playback*

Low distortion 24-bit D/A converter

Balanced and unbalanced audio outputs

IR remote control with front panel sensor

Data input for remote control from preamps and

control centers with or without carrier

RS232 interface

Optical and coaxial digital outputs

Non-volatile program play memory

Blue alphanumeric vacuum florescent display

Gold-plated input and output connectors

Low noise 1% metal film resistors

Power control in and out

R-core power transformer

*This unit can play CD-DA format audio CD-R discs. It may
not be able to play some CD-R discs due to the condition of
the recording.

MusicBank

TM

is a registered trademark of Nakamichi Corporation.

SYSTEM

Compact disc digital audio

SIGNAL READOUT

Optical (semiconductor laser)

ERROR CORRECTION

CIRC

D/A CONVERTER

24-bit dual converter

SAMPLING FREQUENCY

44.1 kHz

QUANTIZATION

16-bit linear

DISC ROTATIONAL VELOCITY

200 to 500rpm (constant linear velocity)

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699

Tel [phone]

• US toll-free [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.mcintoshlabs.com

1201.MCD205.10k.MSP

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT

2.0V RMS at balanced outputs.

2.0V RMS at unbalanced outputs.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100,120 or 230 VAC, 50-60Hz 25Watts

DIMENSIONS

Front panel: 17-1/2" (44.4 cm) wide
by 5-3/8" (13.7 cm) high. Depth behind front
panel: 15" (36.7cm) including 2" clearance
for connectors.

WEIGHT

21 lbs (9.5 Kg) net
35 lbs (15.9 Kg) shipping weight

FINISH

Front panel of black glass, gold/teal
illuminated nomenclature. Completely
enclosed chassis.

WOW AND FLUTTER

Below measurement limits

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

+0, -0.50dB from 5Hz to 20KHz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

0.002% maximum

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO

108 dB (A-weighted)

DYNAMIC RANGE

100 dB

CHANNEL SEPARATION

105 dB

OUTPUT SOURCE IMPEDANCE

600 ohms balanced
600 ohms unbalanced.

Features and Specifications