The Yamaha WXC-50 wireless streaming pre-amp allows access to a wide range of audio content, including music streaming services and high res-audio, bringing old Hi-Fi systems into the modern age. It is compact, easy to install, and has a range of features including compatibility with all types of music sources and services, a MusicCast app for easy operation, and a low standby power consumption.
YAMAHA WXC-50 MusicCast PREAMPLIFIER
The Yamaha WXC-50 wireless streaming pre-amp makes your old Hi-Fi gear new again. With the WXC-50, you access a wide range of audio content including music streaming services, bluetooth and high res-audio (HD audio), bringing your old Hi-Fi system into the modern age. Alternatively, stream audio from your Hi-Fi or AV components across the MusicCast network to other rooms and MusicCast Speakers.
FEATURES
Use with non-MusicCast amp or receiver to enjoy streaming music or a true MusicCast system
Compatible with all types of music sources and services, such as streaming services
MusicCast App for easy operation. The app lets you control other MusicCast-compatible components
One push play — Pressing any button turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source
Retro modern and superior quality
48-bit digital volume control is far greater than the input signal bit resolution, achieving high quality control
Supports DSD 5.6 MHz and FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit for high resolution reproduction
Compact body only 214 mm (8-3/8") wide fits in any convenient location, can be used horizontally or vertically.
Easy installation - Suitable size for 1U rack with a width of 214 mm (8-3/8") and height of 42 mm (1-5/8") (without feet).
Low standby power consumption: 1.8 W
Seamless linkage to Yamaha amp with MAIN IN and Trigger In terminals for control of system power and volume.
Player mode — turn off Pre Amp mode and use the device as a simple network audio player.
SPECIFICATIONS
WXC-50
Wireless Streaming Amplifier
Network section
DLNA
Version 1.5
File Format
MP3, WMA, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD
Wi-Fi
Yes
AirPlay
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes (SBC / AAC)
Pure Direct
Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz)
0.003 % (Pre out)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
112 dB (Opt / Net / USB / Bluetooth in) / 98 dB (AUX in)
Audio In / Out
1 / 1
Digital Input
1 (Optical) / 1 (Optical, Coaxial)
USB Input
1
Ethernet
1
Pre Out
1
Subwoofer Out
1
Remote In / Out
1 / 0
Control (Trigger) In / Out
1 / 1
Standby Power Consumption
1.8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
215 x 51.5 x 245.9 mm (with antenna: 214 x 123.6 x 245.9 mm); 8-3/8” x 2” x 9-5/8” (with antenna: 8-3/8” x 4-7/8” x 9-5/8”)