Yamaha MCX-1000 MusicCAST Server

The MusicCAST system includes a main room "Server" and "Client" wireless receiving units with optional speakers. The Server features an 80GB hard disk, easy-to-use On-Screen GUI (graphical user interface) display with various menus, high speed CD ripping in Linear PCM or MP3 format, RS-232C port for connection to Yamaha AV receivers, and audio streaming from external sources.

Very Easy to Read and Use Menus

The graphical user interface and menus add a lot to the system's appeal. They are attractive and easy to use, so anyone from young to old can quickly select the music they want. They provide a great deal of information as well as a wide variety of functions and selection choices.

High Capacity Music Databank

The 80GB hard disk will hold 100 CDs worth of non-compressed music, or up to about 1,000 CDs of music in compressed MP3 format. And by connecting external sources, old LPs and tapes can be copied also, so all your favorite music can be stored together for easy access. Radio and other sources can be streamed live to each Client.

Linear PCM Ripping, Audio Master Quality Recording

MusicCAST meets Yamaha's high standards for sound quality. CDs can be ripped in Linear PCM format, so no quality is lost, and Yamaha's exclusive Audio Master Quality Recording provides extra-high sound quality. Each client has a digital amplifier, so every room enjoys high sound quality.

Wireless Multi-Room, Multi- Source, Multi-Selectable System

MusicCAST offers music distribution to eight different locations (Server, 5 wireless Clients and 2 wired Clients). The IEEE 802.11b wireless protocol broadcasts the signals to the Clients throughout the house or even outside. Any source (internal hard disk or connected external sources) can be selected from any location.

High Sound Quality

CDs can be copied onto the hard disk in Linear PCM format, meaning no compression is used, ensuring full digital quality. For extra high quality, Yamaha's exclusive Audio Master Quality Recording mode can be used. Even in MP3 format, digital quality is good. Each Client has a digital amplifier, so quality in each location is also excellent. The Server can be connected to a Yamaha AV Receiver via an RS-232C cable for high sound quality and other advanced functions, including automatic surround sound program selection depending on the genre of the selected song. Client preout and subwoofer out terminals allow connection to an audio system in any room for greater enjoyment.

RRP: $3,499