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Specifications
Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server
Yamaha MusicCAST
MCX-2000 Digital Audio Server
Review Date 3.07.06
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MCX-2000 Server
• 160GB hard drive
•
1000 CDs in 320kbps MP3
• 200 CDs in PCM
• 8x/4x CD-R/RW drive
• Optical SPDIF I/O
• Analogue stereo I/O
• LCD Display / GUI
• FM, XM and Internet Radio
• RS232 communications for PC
• Gracenote CDDB
• OSD via S-video/composite
• PS/2 Port
• Headphone jack
• RS-232 Port
• IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
• 10/100 CAT-5 link
• IR remote
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
17-1/8” x 3-3/4” x 16-1/16”
• Weight: 14.5 lbs
• MSRP $1999
MCX-A10 Wireless Client
• 17wpc x 2 Digital Amp (optional)
• MP3 to all clients
• Linear PCM
• Retrieve music by Artist,
Album, Genre, Playlist
or all songs
• FM, XM Tuner Access
• LCD display
• Set time for Playback
• Sleep timer
(120, 90, 60, 30 min)
• Wireless IEEE 802.11b network
• Speaker Output
• Line Out:
• Subwoofer Output
• OSD
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
8-1/4” x 8-1/4” x 3-1/8”
• Weight: 6.6 lbs.
• MSRP $600
MCX-C15 Wired Client
• Similar to MCX-A10
but not wireless
•
Mounts in standard dual
gang Vboxes
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
4-1/2” x 4-1/2” x 4-1/8”
• MSRP: $399
MCX-CA15 Inwall Amplifier
• 17wpc x 2 Digital Amp
• input sensing
• analog I/O
• subwoofer output
• DC/IR pass thru
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
4-1/2” x 4-1/2” x 4-1/8”
MCX-SP10 Speakers
• Aesthetically Matching
• 17WPC
• Bass Reflex
• Wall Mountable
• Dimensions (W x H x D):
8.25” x 8.25” x 3.125”
• Weight: 2.6 lbs
• MSRP $120/pair
Review Summary
Overall Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Value Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
MSRP: $1999
Pros
• Unlimited configurability
• Endless entertainment
• Easy to setup and operate
• Unobtrusive
• Excellent sound quality
• Integrated XM/FM capability
Cons
• Doesn’t prevent or warn of
double CD copy
• Limited Internet radio functionality
• High dependency on using
OSD to operate
intimidate my wife. Her comments when
uploading CDs to the MusicCAST were along
the lines of “That’s it? Wow that’s cool!”
Before ripping CDs, some critical setup is in
order. Let’s take a look at the back panel to
explore all of our connectivity options - which on
this system are plentiful.
From left to right, we have the 802.11b
antenna for wireless communications, composite
and s-video connections, LAN (Ethernet/RJ45)
connection, toslink I/O, analogue I/O, and RS-
232. I would have liked to see provisioning for
a digital COAX output in addition to the toslink
connections. In my situation, I connected the
MCX-2000 to my family room system (where
most of the partying will be done) and also
Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-2000 back panel view