Yamaha WXC-50 MusicCast Wireless Streaming Preamplifier

Supercharge Your Home Theater or Hi-Fi System with MusicCast Streaming AudioConnect your existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to the Yamaha WXC-50 compact preamp then use your Wi-Fi network to access all of your music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback.High-performance design with premium audio componentsExtremely versatile control and connectivity optionsAccess to your music library Pandora Spotify Rhapsody and moreMusicCast app for Apple iOS and Android devicesConveniently slim can be placed horizontally or verticallyAudiophile Sound Exquisite DesignThe WXC-50 features a solid metal body with an aluminum cover and a slim compact design that fits just about anywhere. Under the hood youll find high-performance components and advanced circuitry that deliver powerful sonically-pure preamplification.Control at Your FingertipsConnect the WXC-50 to your existing AV receiver or Hi-Fi system then download the free MusicCast app to connect it to your existing home Wi-Fi to create a powerful streaming audio system.Quickly select sources browse your music library and control playback right from your smartphone or tablet. You can also control sound EQ settings from the app.All Your ContentAccess streaming music and Internet radio stations music files on your mobile devices and computers Bluetooth sources and external sources such as a TV Blu-ray Disc player or even a turntable.MusicCastA single WXC-50 can be used with your home theater or Hi-Fi system to create a standalone streaming audio system or multiple units can be used throughout the home. Play different music in each room or get everyone listening to the same thing. It can also be used with other MusicCast speakers sound bars AV receivers or Hi-Fi gear providing more options and versatility than ever before.Bluetooth and AirPlayStream virtually any audio source via Bluetooth as an input to the WXC-50. Bluetooth sources can be redistributed through Wi-Fi to other MusicCast devices. Or stream using AirPlay from an Apple device to a single unit.Slim Compact DesignOnly 2" tall and 8-3/8" wide it can be placed horizontally or vertically allowing it to fit neatly in almost any space.Rack Shelf FriendlyWith the feet removed the WXC-50 is only 1-5/8" high allowing it to be placed on a rack shelf within a 1U high rack space. Two units can be placed side-by-side on a 19" wide shelf.Superior Audio TechnologyYamahas relentless pursuit of sonic purity is clearly evident in the engineering of the WXC-50. The preamp circuitry uses the same high-performance ESS digital-to-analog converter (DAC) found in high-end Yamaha AV receivers and a proprietary power supply ground configuration prevents sound degradation. A 48-bit digital volume control provides much greater precision and quality than conventional controls. A highly-rigid metal chassis supplies the stability necessary for clear powerful music reproduction.High-Resolution AudioThe WXC-50 supports high-resolution audio including FLAC/WAV/AIFF up to 192 kHz/24-bit Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6 MHz for more accurate reproduction of sonic details presence and atmosphere.Yamaha Proprietary Sound ProcessingThe Compressed Music Enhancer greatly improves sound reproduction from smartphones or other compressed sources like MP3 files. Volume-adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the bass/treble balance according to the volume level. Advanced Bass Extension Processing provides a deeper richer low-end sound great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct playback mode allows you to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are without any processing.Player ModeIf you want to adjust volume from a connected Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver the WXC-50 allows you to turn off "preamp" mode and use the device