McIntosh MB20 Premium Bluetooth® transceiver

Features

Bluetooth Transceiver: The MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver has been designed to provide a superior Bluetooth connection to audio equipment that lacks Bluetooth connectivity. The McIntosh MB20 can act as a Bluetooth Receiver and Transmitter (but not at the same time), featuring analog and digital inputs and outputs. The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver has a wireless range of approximately 150 feet.

• In Receiver mode, you can wirelessly stream audio to the MB20 via Bluetooth from any compatible device with Bluetooth streaming capabilities (including smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, laptop, and more); this audio can then be played through your McIntosh or other brand of system connected to the MB20 via a wired analog or digital connection.
• When in Transmitter mode, you can wirelessly stream audio that is input into the MB20 via an analog or digital connection to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker, headphone, receiver, or amplifier.

Bluetooth 5.0: The MB20 Transceiver features built-in Bluetooth 5.0 with support for wireless audio streaming (A2DP). It can act as a Bluetooth Receiver or Transmitter, allowing you to wirelessly stream audio to and from the McIntosh MB20 (but not at the same time). In addition to supporting Bluetooth standard SBC audio codec, the MB20 also supports AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) and Qualcomm's aptX HD. Qualcomm aptX HD is an enhanced codec that supports 24-bit/48kHz wireless audio transmission via Bluetooth, so you hear even the smallest details in your music. It also features Qualcomm aptX Low Latency for improved audio transmission speed to deliver sound in sync with applicable visual media.

High Performance Audio Converters: When in Receiver mode, the MB20 uses a high-performance 32-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for optimum sound quality. When in Transmitter mode, it uses an equally capable high-performance analog-to-digital Converter (ADC) with 110dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR).

Balanced and Unbalanced Analog Connectivity: The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is outfitted with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections for its analog inputs and outputs. Use the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs to connect a source device (like a SACD player or turntable with built-in phono preamp) and wirelessly transmit the input audio to a Bluetooth-enabled headphone, speaker, receiver or amplifier. Use the balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA outputs to connect the MB20 to your existing home receiver or integrated amplifier, so you wirelessly stream audio from your smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, or laptop to your home audio system.

Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs/Outputs: The McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is outfitted with optical (toslink) and coaxial (RCA) connections for its digital inputs and outputs. Use the optical and coaxial digital inputs to connect a source device (like a CD player) and wirelessly transmit the input audio to a Bluetooth-enabled headphone, speaker, receiver or amplifier. Use the optical or coaxial digital outputs to connect the MB20 to your existing home receiver or integrated, so you wirelessly stream audio from your smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, or laptop to your home audio system.

• The digital inputs support stereo PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz; not compatible with Dolby Digital, DTS, or other multichannel audio formats.
• When used in combination with a separate outboard DAC, the MB20's digital outputs are fixed at 24-bit/96kHz to be compatible with most third-party DACs in order to maximize performance and maintain audio signal integrity.

USB/AC Power Adapter: The McIntosh MB20 comes with a USB/AC power adapter and 41" microUSB-to-USB cable that will plug need to be plugged int the back of the Bluetooth Transceiver and AC wall outlet or surge protector/line conditioner (sold separately).