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McINTOSH MB50 STREAMER
McINTOSH MB50 STREAMER
(Original Retail Price £2,750)
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Item Details
- Manufactured in 2017
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This item is in excellent condition (9/10)
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Original packing included.
- Serial Number: AED2122
- The original retail price was £2,750
Technical Specification
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | McIntosh MB50 Streaming Audio Player |
| Architecture / Format | DTS Play-Fi wireless streaming; supports up to 24-bit / 192 kHz PCM |
| Digital Inputs | Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF |
| Analog Inputs | 1 × RCA line-level input |
| Outputs | Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs; coaxial and optical digital outputs |
| Headphone Out | ¼" (6.35 mm) jack on front |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); USB port (for firmware updates / Ethernet adapter) |
| Streaming Services / Protocols | Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, AirPlay, DLNA; network streaming via Play-Fi |
| Other Features | Line-In Streaming (inputs can be re-streamed over network), 12V triggers, mirrored McIntosh design aesthetic |
| Power Supply | External 5 V DC adapter (wall wart) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 292 × 89 × 394 mm |
| Weight | ~4.3 kg |
| Manufacture / Legacy | Legacy product (manufactured 2015–2022) (McIntoshLabs) |
Resources & Reviews
Manufacturer’s website: https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/legacy-products/music-streamers/MB50
In Hi-Fi+, the MB50 was celebrated for its timeless McIntosh styling—glowing green lettering, mirrored front—and its role as a seamless complement to existing McIntosh systems, while delivering full 24-bit/192 kHz streaming via Play-Fi and network features. hi-fi+
Alphr’s review described the MB50 as “absolutely wonderful,” praising its silky tonal character, grip in the bass region, and its ability to breathe new life into familiar tracks—even if setup and app behavior (Play-Fi) demanded some patience. Alphr
In HomeTheaterHiFi, the MB50 was noted as McIntosh’s entry into wireless streaming, featuring dual antennas and Play-Fi. The review noted initial Wi-Fi setup issues, but praised the sound when connected (especially via wired path) as clear and full, with “Critical Listening” mode unlocking high-resolution playback. HomeTheaterHifi.com
A Dr. HighEnd-Audio write-up called the MB50 “perhaps the perfect expression” of McIntosh’s design philosophy: retro-classic aesthetics married to modern streaming functionality, with the build quality and longevity expected of the brand. highendaudioinstall.com
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