Connect an existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to this compact preamp, then use your client’s Wi-Fi® network so they can access all their music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers, sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback. In addition to Wi-Fi, this preamp also supports Bluetooth® and AirPlay®, allowing for greater wireless connection flexibility.
Connect an existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to this compact preamp, then use your client’s Wi-Fi® network so they can access all their music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers, sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback. In addition to Wi-Fi, this preamp also supports Bluetooth® and AirPlay®, allowing for greater wireless connection flexibility.
Give your clients full access to all their music with a simple app for wirelessly streaming throughout their home using their existing Wi-Fi® network. Stream it all. Your client can stream Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, thousands of free internet radio stations and the music stored on their smart devices and computers. Wireless connectivity. All MusicCast products are fully loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and AirPlay®. Install a whole home audio experience. Add MusicCast wireless speakers, sound bars and other devices in up to 9 other rooms to deliver full-home sound. No wires, easy installation. By using MusicCast, you don't need to fuss with placing wires through walls into other rooms.
Each of the four amplifier zones is also bridgeable, giving you the option to increase power output to select speakers if needed. Your client can quickly select sources, browse their music library and control playback right from their smartphone or tablet. They can also control sound EQ settings from the app.
Allow your clients to stream virtually any audio source via Bluetooth as an input to the WXC-50. Bluetooth sources can be redistributed through Wi-Fi to other MusicCast devices. Or stream using AirPlay from an Apple® device to a single unit.
Only 2" tall and 8-3/8" wide, it can be placed horizontally or vertically, allowing it to fit neatly in almost any space.
With the feet removed, the WXC-50 is only 1-5/8" high, allowing it to be placed on a rack shelf within a 1U high rack space. Two units can be placed side-by-side on a 19" wide shelf.
Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of sonic purity is clearly evident in the engineering of the WXC-50. The preamp circuitry uses the same high-performance ESS Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) found in high-end Yamaha AV receivers and a proprietary power supply ground configuration prevents sound degradation. A 48-bit digital volume control provides much greater precision and quality than conventional controls. A highly-rigid metal chassis supplies the stability necessary for clear, powerful music reproduction with flawless installation.
The WXC-50 supports high-resolution audio –including FLAC/WAV/AIFF up to 192 kHz/24-bit, Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6 MHz – for more accurate reproduction of sonic details, presence and atmosphere.
The Compressed Music Enhancer greatly improves sound reproduction from smartphones or other compressed sources, like MP3 files. Volume-adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the bass/treble balance according to the volume level. Advanced Bass Extension provides a deeper, richer low-end sound — great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct Mode allows your client to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are, without any processing.
If your client wants to adjust volume from a connected Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver, the WXC-50 allows them to turn off "preamp" mode and use the device as a network audio player. Switching to "player" mode bypasses the volume control and any processing, allowing direct playback of high-resolution audio.
Your client can press any button on the front panel to turn the unit on and initiate playback of the previously selected source, providing quick and easy access their favorite music. The WXC-50 also comes with an ultra-slim remote offering six presets, so your client can quickly access their favorite Internet radio stations even when their smartphone or tablet’s not handy.
The WXC-50 provides a convenient way to integrate select Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifiers that have main in and trigger inputs. When connected in the manner shown here, the Hi-Fi amplifier’s system power can be turned on and the volume can be controlled via the MusicCast app.
YA-WXC-50 |
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Pre Out: 1 Subwoofer Out: 1 |
0.003 % (Pre out) |
1 In, 1 out |
RCA |
RCA x 1, digital optical x 1, USB x 1, trigger x 1, remote x 1 |
1 |
0 |
RCA x 1, subwoofer x 1, digital optical x 1, digital coaxial x 1, trigger x 1 |
N/A |
Shelf Only |
112 dB (Opt / Net / USB / Bluetooth in) / 98 dB (AUX in) |
MP3, WMA, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Ethernet |
Yes Voice Control: Alexa, Actions on Google Network: Ethernet x 1, DLNA v1.5 |
Spotify, Pandora, Napster, TIDAL, Deezer, SiriusXM SiriusXM Music for Business |
1U |
8-3/8” x 2” x 9-5/8” (with antenna: 8-3/8” x 4-7/8” x 9-5/8”) |
3.2 lb |
Features |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) |
12V Trigger |
Connectors |
Inputs |
IR Inputs |
IR Outputs |
Outputs |
Power Rating |
Rack Mountable |
Signal to Noise Ratio |
Supported Audio Formats |
Connectivity |
MusicCast |
Streaming |
Rack Spacing |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Weight |
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