DS200

Streaming DAC

The McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC is the ultimate solution for music enthusiasts who demand the perfect blend of high-end audio quality and seamless streaming capabilities.

This user-friendly streamer offers a variety of built-in casting technologies to play your streamed music.

No special control app or technical skills are needed to use the DS200. You can easily stream your favorite music directly to the DS200 from your smart device.

Compatible with Qobuz Connect, Spotify® Connect, and TIDAL® Connect, which let you stream your music seamlessly from the cloud straight to your devices.

Additional streaming options included are Apple® AirPlay®, Bluetooth®, and Google Cast™.

Utilizes Bluetooth 5.0, the high bitrate Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) standard, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD for hi res audio playback, and Qualcomm aptX Low Latency.

Powered by a next generation, Quad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit audiophile-grade DAC that features huge dynamic range and low distortion for pristine sound reproduction.

Features 8 digital inputs and a pair of balanced and unbalanced analog outputs. Outputs can be used in either fixed or variable volume mode.

Supports high resolution digital audio playback.

Electronic Specifications:

• Frequency Response (±0.5 dB): 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (+0.5/-3 dB): 5 Hz - 60 kHz (source dependent)
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.005%
• Fixed Output Level: 2.0 Vrms Unbalanced, 4.0 Vrms Balanced
• Adjustable Output Level: 0 - 8.0 Vrms Unbalanced, 0 - 16.0 Vrms Balanced
• Signal To Noise Ratio: 100 dB
• Dynamic Range: 100 dB
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω Unbalanced and Balanced

Connectivity:

• Digital Coaxial Input: 2x
• Digital Optical Input: 2x
• Digital USB Input: 1x
• Digital MCT Input: 1x
• Digital AES/EBU Input: 1x
• HDMI Input: 1x (ARC)
• Wireless Input: Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n, ac; 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0: AVRCP, A2DP, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL
• Streaming Support: AirPlay, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, Roon, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
• Balanced Output: 1x (can be set to either fixed or variable mode)
• Unbalanced Output: 1x (can be set to either fixed or variable mode)
• Network Connection: 1x

Digital Audio Specifications:

• Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) Type: 8-channel, 32-bit / 384 kHz PCM/DSD, Quad Balanced
• Digital Coaxial Input Sample Rate: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Digital Optical Input Sample Rate: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
• Digital MCT Input Sample Rate: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz (CD), DSD64 (SACD)
• Digital USB Input Sample Rate: 32-bit / 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz (PCM), DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512, DXD352.8kHz, DXD384kHz
• Digital Network/Wi-Fi Input Sample Rate: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz

Control:

• Power Control Input: 1x
• Power Control Output: 1x
• Rear Panel Data Input: 1x
• Rear Panel IR Sensor Input: 1x
• RS232 Control Input: 1x