The WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s exclusive MusicCast multi-room audio system. High functionality and performance bring you musical enjoyment just the way you want it.
- 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.
Yamaha MusicCast Component WXC-50
C$599.95Price
Wireless Streaming Amplifier
Network section
DLNA
File Format
Wi-Fi
AirPlay
Bluetooth
Pure Direct
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Audio In / Out
Digital Input
USB Input
Ethernet
Pre Out
Subwoofer Out
Remote In / Out
Control (Trigger) In / Out
Standby Power Consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Weight
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”) Weight 1.44 kg; 3.17 lbs.