The MDC1100 is engineered to deliver maximum musical fidelity from CD, CD-R, CD-RW, SACD, Hybrid SACD, MP3 and WMA stereo music discs. Utilizing the latest technology advancements combined with extended functionality, the MCD1100 is a truly special digital source system that performs its “audio magic” without the need for a separate preamplifier. While cosmetically the MCD1100 is quintessentially design, the MCD1100 can be added to any existing system or used as a standalone component with a set of high quality headphones. The MCD1100 is designed to drive power amplifiers directly, delivering performance comparable to the finest stereo preamplifiers. An advanced USB audio digital input allows convenient access to music stored or streamed from a computer while also controlling popular computer audio programs. Five additional digital inputs allow connection to the digital audio outputs of CD changers, radio tuners, pro audio gear or music stored on Windows or Mac PCs. For added convenience, when connected to a user’s favorite streaming music program, users may control and navigate from the handheld McIntosh remote. Unified operation is simple, easy and “plug and play.” For disc users, an aluminum die cast transport base with aluminum die cast disc tray aids in stability of disc play. Advanced digital laser servo motor yields quieter and the most accurate positioning of the twin laser optical pickup, and allows for optimum reading of the disc. The McIntosh MC1100 disc player is fully balanced in analog output and internal digital to analog conversion. Every possible engineering technique has been utilized, as there are four 32-bit/192kHz PCM/ DSD Digital Audio converters are used per channel in a Quad Balanced configuration. Eight total digital to analog converters employed results in the best possible audio performance. USB input will accept data rates up to 32-bit/192kHz. SACD disc conversion uses Pure DSD decoding.