The Russound MCA-88X Digital multi-zone controller amplifier with built in XStream™ streaming media player provides up to eight zones of distributed audio, for up to 8 audio sources. Scalable to 48 zones, the MCA-88X provides numerous options to tailor to residential or light commercial distributed audio systems. A variety of input options have been engineered into the MCA-88X to connect up to 8 total sources, all with analog audio loop outputs that can be either fixed or variable level. AV source input options include 8 Analog, 3 Digital (up to 3 coax, or 2 coax and 1 optical), 1 paging and 1 Bluetooth extender connection. The Bluetooth connection allows the installation of the MCA-88X in an equipment rack while remotely locating the optional Russound BTC-1X Bluetooth receiver up to 300’ away. Additionally, the BTC-1X improves audio quality through the high performance aptX® audio codec. An RNET link allows for metadata transmission, linking multiple MCA controllers and connection to all Russound RNET Smart Sources like the ST1 AM/FM external tuner.
- Built-in XStream includes: Apple Airplay, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, TuneIn, vTuner, dlna
- 6 Amplified Zones @40W/ch
- Line Out for All Zones (Fixed/Variable)
- Up to 8 Line-Level Stereo Inputs, 3 Digital Coaxial and 1 Optical
- RS232 and IP Controllable
- 6 Routed IR Outputs, plus 1 Global IR Output
- Home Theater 12V Trigger In/Out for Shared Sources
- Global 12V Trigger Output
- Removable Screwless Speaker Connectors
- Expandable to up to 48 Zones
- Supports Bluetooth® with Optional BTC-1X
- Paging System Support with Dedicated 12V Trigger Input
- Supports KNX® with Optional KNX-RIO-1
- Rackmountable with Rack Mount Ears Included
- Two-Year Limited Warranty
