{"product_id":"mcintosh-cs7500-2-channel-streaming-preamplifier","title":"McIntosh CS7500 2-Channel Streaming Preamplifier","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMcIntosh CS7500 2-Channel Streaming Preamplifier\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/cs7500\/cs7500-angle-2.jpg?rev=2db8bf53952e48d5baec42605715fedd\u0026amp;revision=2db8bf53-952e-48d5-baec-42605715fedd\u0026amp;mw=1240\u0026amp;mh=827\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-End Streaming. Legendary McIntosh Preamplification.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh CS7500\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a sophisticated two-channel preamplifier, high-resolution DAC, and advanced network music streamer into one elegant component. Designed to become the control center of a modern high-end audio system, it brings together streaming, analog sources, vinyl playback, digital audio, and even TV sound while allowing you to choose the power amplifier that best matches your system. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its iconic \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh black glass front panel, illuminated logo, precision controls, and dual blue meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CS7500 delivers unmistakable McIntosh styling alongside extensive connectivity and audiophile-grade digital performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/cs7500\/cs7500-front-close-up-1.jpg?rev=e89c9fc487a545b08cb634a35a94b771\u0026amp;revision=e89c9fc4-87a5-45b0-8cb6-34a35a94b771\u0026amp;mw=1240\u0026amp;mh=827\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium High-Resolution Streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 provides direct access to today's leading music platforms and wireless technologies, including \u003cstrong\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is also both \u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready and Roon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent centerpiece for sophisticated network-based music systems. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth playback supports \u003cstrong\u003eAAC, Qualcomm aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing greater flexibility and quality when streaming directly from compatible mobile devices. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudiophile-Grade Digital Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the CS7500 is a \u003cstrong\u003eQuad Balanced, 8-channel, 32-bit DAC architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for exceptional dynamic range, low distortion, clarity, and detail. The USB input supports high-resolution PCM up to \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with DSD and DXD playback. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalog, Digital \u0026amp; Vinyl Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CS7500 is designed to accommodate an entire high-end audio system. Its extensive connection options include balanced and unbalanced analog inputs, a configurable \u003cstrong\u003eMoving Magnet\/Moving Coil phono input\u003c\/strong\u003e, coaxial and optical digital inputs, USB, MCT, network connectivity, and \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHDMI ARC allows compatible televisions to become part of a premium two-channel system, with Dolby and DTS multichannel audio converted for high-quality stereo playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.mcintoshlabs.com\/-\/media\/images\/mcintoshlabs\/products\/productimages\/cs7500\/cs7500-back-angle.jpg?rev=6df400cebee04d7382263de004f35b25\u0026amp;revision=6df400ce-bee0-4d73-8226-3de004f35b25\u0026amp;mw=1240\u0026amp;mh=827\" alt=\"McIntosh CS7500 Streaming Preamplifier\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlexible Outputs \u0026amp; Subwoofer Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple balanced and unbalanced variable outputs make the CS7500 easy to integrate with a wide variety of power amplifiers. A secondary set of outputs can also be configured for \u003cstrong\u003eone subwoofer or stereo subwoofers\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it equally suitable for traditional full-range systems and modern 2.1 or 2.2 configurations. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-channel solid-state streaming preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple AirPlay, Google Cast and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQobuz Connect, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready \u0026amp; Roon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad Balanced \u003cstrong\u003e8-channel, 32-bit DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB playback up to \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit\/384kHz PCM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD and DXD playback support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 balanced analog inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 unbalanced analog inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurable \u003cstrong\u003eMM\/MC phono input\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCT digital input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB digital input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible TVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple balanced and unbalanced variable outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle or stereo subwoofer configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Drive headphone output with \u003cstrong\u003eHXD®\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Theater PassThru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBass and treble controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS-232 and power-control integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature McIntosh \u003cstrong\u003eblue output meters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished stainless-steel lower chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHairline-brushed black titanium stainless-steel upper chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-year limited warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for the Modern McIntosh System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMcIntosh CS7500\u003c\/strong\u003e bridges traditional high-end audio and modern music streaming without requiring separate streamer, DAC, and preamplifier components. 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