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.