Yamaha MCX-1000 MusicCAST Digital Audio Server
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Yamaha's MusicCAST system allows every member of the family to store his or her music collection in one central location, and then wirelessly transmit the collection anywhere in the home. The MusicCAST system is enabled by the MCX-1000 server, which features IEEE802.11b wireless communication with MCX-A10 digital audio clients. The server features a self-contained 80 GB hard drive with the ability to store 1,000 CDs (MusicCAST dealers can install hard drives with larger capacities). The MCX-1000 is also a high-quality recorder with CD-R/RW compatibility that quickly transfers original music to the server. It features CD-MP3 playback, and can create high-quality music CD compilations from stored original music. With its easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) and built-in CD recognition database provided by the Gracenote CDDB, the server is convenient and straightforward. Additional features include an onscreen video out for video monitor display, pre-amp audio output that lets you connect to existing audio components, LAN (Ethernet) network connection, and a large FL display.
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Yamaha MCX-2000 MusicCAST Digital Audio Server
Manufacturer: YAMAHA ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics  Audio & Video
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ASIN: B000CSN7TQ |
Product Description
The MusicCAST client is designed to work in conjunction with the Yamaha MusicCAST server to allow you to store and listen to your entire music collection. With multiple clients, you and others can simultaneously access and listen to your music collection from up to seven different locations.PRODUCT FEATURES:Hard disc: 160GB (expandable, IDE/ATA);Optical Digital Output;Composite Video Output: for On Screen Menu;S-Video Output: for On Screen Menu;Audio Output Stereo (Analog);Audio Inputs (Analog);Front Panel Input Terminal: Headphone, PS/2 Keyboard;CD-R Playback;CD-RW Playback;MP3 Playback Capability;CD-Text;On-Screen Display;RS-232 connector.Amazon.com Product Description
One of the most persistent challenges of setting up a modern digital audio system is integrating all the various formats and components. Half your music collection may be stored on CD, while the rest is spread between vinyl, MP3, and other formats. That's where the Yamaha MCX-2000 MusicCAST digital audio server comes into play. Not only does the MusicCAST server store up to 40,000 songs on its built-in 160 GB hard drive--making it easy to access your favorite tunes at a moment's notice--but it also converts vinyl records into digital formats while playing XM satellite and Internet radio streams. In short, the MCX-2000 serves as an all-in-one music management system, letting every family member listen to what they want, when they want, at the touch of a button.
Take a closer look at the MCX-2000's rear-panel connections. You can also view the unit's front panel in detail. |
Music storage is really the MCX-2000's specialty, however. The device includes a CD slot that easily uploads songs to the hard drive in their original quality (around 200 hours worth), or converts them to compressed MP3 files (at 160k, 256k, or 320k compression rates) for distribution to the clients. Listeners can also upload songs via external inputs, such as iPods, PCs, and even turntables. Once the songs are loaded, you can stack your CDs and LPs in the closet never to be heard from again, and spend your newfound free time creating tons of versatile playlists for special occasions, parties, or just to meet your mood. And as with traditional CD players and MP3 players, the MCX-2000 offers a host of other playback options, including old standbys random play and repeat play.
The MCX-2000 stores up to 2,000 hours of music on its built-in 160 GB hard drive. |
As an added bonus, the server can also play back music files from a PC that offers Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatibility. In other words, PC users won't have to transfer all their MP3, WMA, or other files to the MCX-2000 to enjoy playback through the system. This is especially gratifying for hardcore music fans for whom a 160 GB hard drive just isn't big enough.
File navigation and organization is straightforward and user-friendly thanks to the system's efficient graphical user interface and remote control, which let you quickly scan through artist, album, track, and genre menus gleaned from the CDDB music recognition database. And listeners who won't stand to let a good playlist go to waste will dig the built-in CD recorder, which transfers music at a lightning fast speed to CD for later playback on a car stereo or a friend's system.
Jacks include a wireless IEEE 802.11b/g network protocol for communicating with wireless clients, an Ethernet connection for wired client or Internet hookups, analog and Toslink digital audio inputs and outputs, S-video and composite video outputs for onscreen displays, a PS/2 connection port for connecting a keyboard, and a headphone jack with its own level control.
The MCX-2000 measures 17.12 by 3.75 by 16.06 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
MCX-2000 server, remote control, power cord, user's manual.
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