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McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer
McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer
McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer
McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer

MS500 Music Streamer

  • Seamlessly controls your internet based streaming music and your locally stored digital music
  • Interfaces to leading streaming services including Pandora®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM®, Spotify®, TIDAL and TuneIn
  • Internal solid state drive for local storage
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The sophisticated yet simple to use MS500 Music Streamer seamlessly integrates both your internet based streaming music and locally stored digital music into one comprehensive device. It allows your digital library to be enjoyed with McIntosh’s legendary audio standards – including uncompressed, lossless files with up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution.

With all its onboard storage and external connection capabilities, the MS500 can easily serve as a central hub for all your digital music. The high-speed network port connects you to leading streaming services1 such as Deezer, Murfie, Pandora®, Rhapsody®, SiriusXM®, Slacker, Spotify®, TIDAL and TuneIn (services subject to change). Interfaces to these services are built in to the MS500 – putting all your streaming music at your fingertips. Internet radio stations can also be added as presets. Three USB ports allow for external mass storage or flash drives to be connected.

"The MS500 is a great product for the music lover who isn't obsessed with technical details and just wants to listen to his/her music in high quality… It will reproduce one's favorite music from less than perfect sources better than most people have ever heard." - Computer Audiophile

The MS500 runs ultra-quiet thanks to two key features. First, local music and the operating system are stored on a durable 500GB solid state drive (SSD) that has no moving parts to create noise; second, a fanless processor combined with improved ventilation means noisy cooling fans are not needed. The combination of these two things results in there being no noise to interfere with your music listening.

The MS500 can automatically synchronize the content stored on your networked computers so it is readily accessible and playable. All your content can be backed up to the Amazon Cloud Drive, Apple iCloud or Google Drive. This also allows for your music to be synchronized across multiple homes or locations when an MS500 is installed in each location. New music purchases from any of these cloud services can be automatically added to your library for easy playback.

"The MS500 has the chops to deliver a dose of high-end sound with a minimalist user interface and none of the fuss that digital audio can be known for." - AudioStream

A set of balanced and unbalanced analog outputs plus two digital outputs connect the MS500 to your preamplifier, integrated amplifier or other audio components. The MS500’s high quality digital to analog convertor (DAC) is isolated from the motherboard, ensuring your music is reproduced with extreme precision and elegance when using either of the analog outputs. Any one of the USB ports can also be used to connect an external component with a built-in DAC – including select McIntosh products;2 utilizing this external DAC, one additional independent audio zone can be created.

The MS500 utilizes a Linux based operating system that brings stability and is extremely responsive to user inputs. It is operated via the included remote control, a web browser or with free apps for iPhone, iPad or Android devices. The unit is compatible with many popular home automation systems allowing for easy integration into your existing setup. The timeless black glass front panel, illuminated logo and aluminum end caps make the MS500 a welcome addition to any audio system and room decor. Contact your local dealer to learn more.

UPDATE: MS500 and the end of Adobe Flash
The web browser user interface for the MS500 utilizes Adobe Flash. As of December 31, 2020, Adobe is no longer supporting Flash Player and they will block Flash content from running in Flash Player beginning January 12, 2021. To allow MS500 users to continue using the MS500's web interface, we have worked with our partners at Autonomic to produce a new interface for the MS500 that does not rely on Flash. To minimize any disruptions in users accessing their MS500 via the web interface, we are releasing the current working version on January 11, 2021. This will be followed by a later version that includes the familiar McIntosh MediaBridge branding. To access the new interface, the latest firmware must be installed on your MS500. To install the new firmware:

  1. Using a computer connected to the same network as the MS500, launch an internet web browser.
  2. In the "URL-Address line" type in the IP Address Number of your MS500 and add "/config" to end of the address (for example: 192.1.168.130/config).
  3. Select the Firmware Tab.
  4. Select Update in the firmware Update Window.

Adobe ending support for Flash does not affect the free MediaBridge control app that is available for iPhone, iPad or Android devices, or the handheld remote control that is included with the MS500.

MS500 Music Streamer is powered by Autonomic.

1) All services may not be available in all regions; certain services may not yet be enabled for all apps; subscriptions may be required. List subject to change.
2) Compatible McIntosh products with a DAC include the MA9000, MA8900, MA7200 and MA5300 Integrated Amplifiers; MAC7200 Receiver; C2600, C52, C47 and D1100 Preamplifiers; MX160 A/V Processor; MHA150 Headphone Amplifier; and MXA80 Integrated Audio System. List subject to change.

Limitations on Third Party Services and Data Sources: Certain McIntosh Products include an interface that enables access to services (including data) that are provided by third parties unrelated to McIntosh (such as, by way of example only, Amazon Cloud, Spotify, Gracenote, etc.). Some of these services require separate customer subscriptions and some do not; and some may be supported by and compatible with the McIntosh Product while others may not. Merely providing the capability to access such services is not to be construed as making McIntosh the provider of, or responsible for, the services, or for continuing to support or make such access available; and McIntosh expressly disclaims any such responsibility. Because McIntosh cannot control the providers of such services or the services themselves, and similarly cannot control the communication systems and networks that connect the Products' interfaces to the services, McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against, and shall have no liability of any kind for, any of the following that are related to third party services, the providers of those services, or the systems or networks by which the McIntosh Product communicates with the services: (i) unavailability, lack of compatibility or functionality, interruption, discontinuance, or loss of service, or other unsatisfactory performance, act, or omission; (ii) loss or unauthorized use or disclosure of, or damage to, personal information, recordings, or other data; (iii) reduced functionality of the McIntosh Product; or (iv) any other loss or damage of any kind.McIntosh likewise does not warrant against, and shall have no liability for, any failure of its Products to satisfactorily process any externally sourced data where such failure is attributable in whole or in part to the makeup of the data itself or to a non-McIntosh product, system, or service that is the source of the data or that provides access to the data.

  • Specifications

    Electronic Specifications

    • Total Harmonic Distortion
      0.005%
    • Frequency Response
      2Hz to 22,000Hz
    • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
      4/2 V RMS
    • Signal To Noise Ratio
      102dB
    • Output Impedance
      600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
    • Dynamic Range
      96dB

    Connectivity

    • Balanced Input
      0
    • Balanced Output
      1
    • Unbalanced Input
      0
    • Unbalanced Output
      1
    • Digital Coaxial Input
      0
    • Digital Coaxial Output
      1
    • Digital Optical Input
      0
    • Digital Optical Output
      1
    • Digital USB Input
      3 (2 USB 2.0 / 1 USB 3.0)
    • Digital USB Audio Output
      3 (only 1 can be used at a time)
    • Network Connection
      1 (10/100/1000)
    • DVI Output
      0
    • HDMI Output
      1 (for GUI only)
    • VGA Output
      1 (for GUI only)
    • eSata Input
      0

    Digital Audio Specifications

    • Digital Input Format
      N/A
    • Digital Input Sample Rate
      N/A
    • Digital Output Format
      SPDIF (PCM)
    • Digital Output Sample Rate
      Up to 24-Bit/192kHz

    Control

    • Power Control Input
      1
    • Power Control Output
      1
    • Rear Panel Data Input
      1
    • Rear Panel IR Sensor Input
      1

    Weights & Dimensions

    • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
      17.5" (44.45cm) x 3-7/8" (9.8cm) x 16" (40.64cm)
    • Unit Weight
      13.5 lbs (6.1kg)
    • Shipping Weight
      28 lbs (12.7kg)
  • Downloads

    Product Literature User Documents Apps Software Updates
    • MS500 Music Streamer Brochure (1.5 MB)
    • MS500 Music Streamer Owner’s Manual (3.66 MB)
    • Media Bridge App for iPhone
    • Media Bridge App for iPad
    • Media Bridge App for Android
    • MediaSync Tool for Windows (compatible with Windows 7 and newer) (36.24 MB)
    • MediaSync Tool for Macintosh (compatible with macOS 10.13 and newer) (48.95 MB)
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