Published On: August 19, 2017

McIntosh Announces New MCT80 SACD/CD Transport

Published On: August 19, 2017
Last Updated on: October 31, 2020
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McIntosh Announces New MCT80 SACD/CD Transport

McIntosh's latest SACD/CD transport, the MCT80, features an improved transport with a die-cast aluminum tray. It has one coaxial and one optical digital audio output, as well as one proprietary MCT connector to pass high-resolution SACD audio to compatible McIntosh electronics. The...

McIntosh Announces New MCT80 SACD/CD Transport

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McIntosh-MCT80.jpgMcIntosh's latest SACD/CD transport, the MCT80, features an improved transport with a die-cast aluminum tray. It has one coaxial and one optical digital audio output, as well as one proprietary MCT connector to pass high-resolution SACD audio to compatible McIntosh electronics. The coax and optical outputs support CD audio formats up to 24-bit/192-kHz. In size and design, it is a perfect complement to the MXA80 Integrated Audio System, MHA150 Headphone Amplifier, MB50 Streaming Audio Player, and MP100 Phono Preamplifier. The MCT80 will ship in September for $3,500.

From McIntosh
McIntosh is proud to announce the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport.

Enjoy your CDs all over again with the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport. The MCT80 has been designed to perfectly match the size of our MXA80 Integrated Audio System, MHA150 Headphone Amplifier, MB50 Streaming Audio Player and MP100 Phono Preamplifier (each sold separately) to make a comprehensive yet compact audio system.

The MCT80 includes three digital-only outputs in the form of one coax and one optical connector along with one of our proprietary MCT connectors. The MCT output offers a secure DSD connection for playback of the high-definition audio on SACDs. To take advantage of the MCT80's unique SACD capabilities, it must be used with select McIntosh models that have an MCT input--which currently includes the aforementioned MXA80 and MHA150, plus the D1100, C52, C2600, C47 and D150 preamplifiers, as well as the MA9000 and MA8900 integrated amplifiers. The coax and optical outputs support CD audio formats up to 24-bit/192-kHz. For listening to CDs, the MCT80 can be used with any product that contains a digital coax or optical input and a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC).

The MCT80 features an improved transport with a die-cast aluminum tray in conjunction with an advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. All common disc types can be played, including SACD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW (MP3 and WMA) and user generated DVD or CD Data Discs with music file formats including DSD (up to DSD128), WAV (up to 24-bit/192-kHz), FLAC, MP3 and others. A disc's audio data is read at twice the normal rate, ensuring better disc tracking and error correction processing. A twin laser optical pickup assures optimal disc reading. Power control and data ports integrate the MCT80's operational state with other McIntosh system components. It's wrapped in classic McIntosh styling with a polished stainless steel chassis, black glass front panel, illuminated logo and aluminum end caps.

Pricing and Availability
Orders for the MCT80 can now be placed with Authorized McIntosh dealers with shipping expected to begin in September.

Suggested retail price (VAT, shipping and any customs duties related to current standards of individual countries are excluded): $3,500 USD

Additional Resources
• Visit the McIntosh website for more product information.
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