McIntosh MCT450 SACD / CD Transport

Name: McIntosh MCT450 SACD / CD Transport
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 96017
Price: 3129.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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The McIntosh MCT450 is a reference-grade transport compatible with SACD, standard CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats, supporting MP3 and WMA audio files. Designed without an onboard DAC to avoid redundant circuitry, this component extracts uncompromised digital data directly from your disc collection. It uses a twin-laser optical pickup optimized for separate reading of CD and SACD layers, alongside a premium die-cast aluminum tray for smooth, quiet operation. To ensure flawless tracking on scratched discs, the mechanism reads data at twice normal speed for advanced buffering and error correction. Output options include balanced XLR, coaxial, optical, and a proprietary DIN connection.

Reviews and international accolades highlight the unit's remarkable build stability and sonic transparency. Germany's Stereoplay awarded this transport Top Class status, praising its dynamic sound and detail retrieval. Reviewers at Audio Technique commended its exceptional tracking stability and flexibility within modern systems. Furthermore, analysis from Audio-Activity lauded its immersive midrange reproduction and lively, non-fatiguing high frequencies. The general consensus celebrates its flawless mechanics and tank-like chassis design.

Adding this transport to your system is an excellent way to elevate your physical media playback. It offers the precision tracking and uncompromised purity required to breathe new life into your cherished disc library.

Brand	McIntosh
Type	Disc Players
MSRP	$7,495.00
SKU #	96017
Serial #	AEB1804
Cosmetic Rating	9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	Unknown
Service History	None

SACD / CD Transport, McIntosh DIN Cable, Remote, Manual, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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