Yamaha WXC-50 MusicCast
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Turn your existing audio system into a network player with the Yamaha WXC-50. You connect this preamplifier to the internet via WiFi or an internet cable. Connect it to your amplifier, home cinema set, or HiFi system. Thanks to its compact size, you can easily find a spot for the preamplifier. You can wirelessly stream music to your audio system via Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth. Connect other MusicCast players and deicde what music you want to hear per room with the app. For the highest quality music, send your lossless audio files to the amplifier via DLNA.
Built-in WiFi | ||
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Bluetooth | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
Streaming services | Juke, Napster, Qobuz, Spotify | |
Audio streaming quality | CD quality (16-bit), HD quality (24-bit), MP3 quality | |
Power supply type | Power grid | |
Plays from network | ||
AirPlay |
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I've been using the wxa 50 for a few months now, I thought it was time to share my experience. It is a small device with very good sound and support for almost all streaming audio. Have looked at many different devices, some were also almost perfect except for the bluetooth support, which this wxa 50 does have. The wxa met most of my requirements, and it is almost a perfect product except for the WiFi connection. Had it first connected via the WiFi, although the router (Rax80 WiFi 6) is only 3 meters away, but that is really hopeless, even with all my devices on a fixed IP, it loses its network connection very often. With a network cable connected it goes well, but connecting stably to the network is not possible without a cable, especially with audio products or something. Are these obstacles out of the way, the wxa50 is really nice stuff, it also has a dynamic loudness that boosts the bass and treble at lower volumes, indispensable on an amplifier I think. There are focal aria 905 bookshelf speakers connected to it, which play very nicely on this amplifier, although you can control much larger speakers with it without any problems. I think the wxa50 is a must, but see if you can connect it with a network cable that will save you a lot of hassle.
Jurgen Hooglander
10 June 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
A different way to listen to music and with excellent sound quality. Almost everything is available with a subscription to Qobuz. Now go exploring. All other carriers can go back into the closet, this replaces the previous one.
Dany Stassen
25 June 2018
Automatically translated from Dutch
Great deal. Also a cheap second chance.
Michel Dams
19 December 2019
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Product number | 730006 |
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Manufacturer code | AWXC50DS |
Brand | Yamaha |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Speaker type | Amplifier, Transmitter | |
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Year introduced | 2016 | |
Alarm function | ||
Audio streaming quality | CD quality (16-bit), HD quality (24-bit), MP3 quality |
Bluetooth | ||
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Bluetooth profiles | Standard Audio (A2DP) | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Multi-room audio | ||
AirPlay |
Height | 5,15 cm |
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Depth | 24,59 cm |
Width | 21,5 cm |
Color | Gray |
Material | Metal |
Weight | 1,44 kg |
Power supply type | Power grid |
Radio | ||
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Multi-room audio | ||
Plays from network | ||
Plays from USB memory | ||
Number of zones (audio) | 10 | |
Multi-room functions | Make a stereo pair, Surround sound mode, Zones separately, Zones simultaneously | |
DLNA | ||
SonosNet | ||
Google Cast | ||
Spotify Connect | ||
UPnP AV support | ||
AirPlay | ||
Internet radio | ||
Streaming services | Juke, Napster, Qobuz, Spotify | |
Streaming services support | ||
Plays from Apple devices via USB | ||
Plays from Android devices via USB | ||
Fireconnect | ||
MusicCast |
Number of stereo RCA line inputs | 1 | |
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RCA connector | ||
3.5mm mini jack connector | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | standard USB-A | |
Headphone jack | ||
Network connector | ||
Number of USB ports | 1 | |
Wired connector type | Port (in device) | |
Port type | Audio jack, Ethernet, RCA connector, TOSLINK, USB |
Awards NL/BE | EISA The Netherlands | |
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