McIntosh MCT500

Name: McIntosh MCT500 | Crutchfield Car Audio
Brand: Crutchfield
SKU: 22144274-22144274-0-0-0-0-0-0
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by Crutchfield's Eric A.

Extract every musical detail from your discs

I can still remember when CD players were new technology — how deeply I coveted a machine that could do justice to every sublime note of the music I loved. The McIntosh MCT500 disc transport offers a level of accurate digital playback that would have blown my mind then, and still can. It plays SACD, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW, including MP3 and WMA discs — whatever you need it to do — and it has the technology to make them sound amazing.

Solidly built — inside and out

The MCT500's premium die-cast aluminum disc tray and advanced transport mechanism provide fast, quiet, and accurate handling of all your discs. The transport's twin laser optical pickup ensures optimal playback of high-res sources. Audio data is read at twice normal speed to provide better tracking and error correction with damaged CDs and CD-R/RWs.

As much as I love the top-notch electronics inside, I must confess I love the way McIntosh components look, too. The entire unit is housed in a classic polished stainless steel chassis with a black glass front panel and brushed aluminum end caps.

The softly illuminated black glass front panel, brushed aluminum end caps, and two-tone stainless steel chassis give the MCT500 a classic McIntosh look.

Versatile digital outputs

The MCT500 requires connection to an external DAC or other component with a built-in digital-to-analog converter. Here are the transport's digital output options for playing music through those components:

optical and coaxial digital audio outputs: Use these outputs for playing your CDs through a component with matching inputs, like the McIntosh MAC7200 stereo receiver or MA5300 integrated amplifier.
XLR digital balanced audio output: This high-quality output is designed for sending CD sound to components with a matching digital XLR input.
DIN digital audio output: This specialized output feeds both CD (PCM) and SACD (DSD) digital audio signals from the MCT500 to compatible McIntosh preamps like the C47 analog and digital preamplifier and D150 digital preamplifier, for ultra-high-performance decoding.

A world-famous audio heritage, made in America

Since its founding in 1949, McIntosh has defined the meaning of high-quality sound reproduction, while setting industry standards for superior performance and reliability. The company is based in Binghamton, New York, where its high-end components and speakers are still individually handcrafted by a team of skilled experts. This uncompromising dedication to quality has made McIntosh one of the most recognized and respected audio manufacturers in the world.

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Featured in our article: Best CD transports for 2025
stereo playback for SACDs, hybrid SACDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDs
high-precision disc mechanism with sturdy die-cast aluminum disc tray
disc audio data is read at twice normal speed for better error correction and tracking
linear power supply with special R-Core power transformer and multiple regulators to ensure stable noise-free operation
fiber optic illuminated glass front panel and mirror-finish stainless steel chassis for a beautiful appearance and long-term durability
front-panel USB input for music playback from USB flash drives
digital audio outputs:
- optical (Toslink) and coaxial (RCA)
- XLR (AES/EBU)
- DIN (MCT) - proprietary McIntosh cable included
DIN digital audio output available for SACD playback when connected to a compatible McIntosh component with DIN input
Power Control input jack receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component
Power Control output jack sends turn-on signals to another McIntosh component
Data In jack receives control data from a McIntosh Control Center
IR input for connecting an IR receiver
remote control
detachable power cord
17-1/2"W x 6"H x 19"D
weight: 26 lbs.
warranty: 3 years
MFR # MCT500
Item # 958MCT500

What's in the box:

McIntosh MCT500 owner's manual

CD/SACD transport
6' AC power cord
4' Digital DIN cable
Remote control
Owner's Manual

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McIntosh MCT500

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About the McIntosh MCT500

Extract every musical detail from your discs

Solidly built — inside and out

Versatile digital outputs

A world-famous audio heritage, made in America

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