Yamaha WXC-50 Wireless Streaming Preamplifier

Yamaha WXC-50 Wireless Streaming Preamplifier

The Yamaha WXC-50 is a versatile and high-performance wireless streaming preamplifier that transforms your traditional audio system into a smart, connected powerhouse. Designed with Yamaha’s signature sound quality, this compact yet powerful device supports high-resolution audio formats, ensuring you experience music just as the artist intended.

With built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Spotify Connect, the Yamaha WXC-50 offers seamless streaming from various devices and services, giving you access to an endless library of music. It’s also compatible with Yamaha’s MusicCast multi-room audio system, allowing you to control and stream music to multiple rooms in your home effortlessly.

The WXC-50’s flexible design allows it to function as a standalone preamplifier or as part of a larger audio setup, making it perfect for both new and existing systems. Its slim profile and elegant design ensure it fits neatly into any space without compromising on style.

Key features of the Yamaha WXC-50 Wireless Streaming Preamplifier include:

• High-Resolution Audio Support: Enjoy superior sound quality with support for FLAC, WAV, and other high-res audio formats.
• Versatile Connectivity: Stream wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, or connect directly with digital, coaxial, and optical inputs.
• MusicCast Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with Yamaha’s MusicCast system for multi-room audio control and playback.
• Compact and Stylish Design: A slim, modern design that fits easily into any audio setup.
• User-Friendly Controls: Easily manage your music with the intuitive app, or use voice commands with Alexa for hands-free operation.

The Yamaha WXC-50 is the ideal solution for audiophiles looking to upgrade their existing sound system with modern streaming capabilities, without compromising on audio quality.

The Yamaha WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s exclusive MusicCast multi-room audio system. High functionality and performance bring you musical enjoyment just the way you want it.

• Use with non-MusicCast amp or receiver to enjoy streaming music or a true MusicCast system
• Compatible with all types of music sources and services, such as streaming services
• MusicCast App for easy operation. The app lets you control other MusicCast-compatible components
• One push play — Pressing any button turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source
• Retro modern and superior quality
• 48-bit digital volume control is far greater than the input signal bit resolution, achieving high quality control
• Supports DSD 5.6 MHz and FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit for high resolution reproduction
• Compact body only 214 mm (8-3/8″) wide fits in any convenient location, can be used horizontally or vertically.
• Easy installation – Suitable size for 1U rack with a width of 214 mm (8-3/8″) and height of 42 mm (1-5/8″) (without feet).
• Low standby power consumption: 1.8 W
• Seamless linkage to Yamaha amp with MAIN IN and Trigger In terminals for control of system power and volume.
• Player mode — turn off Pre Amp mode and use the device as a simple network audio player

Specifications of the Yamaha WXC-50 Wireless Streaming Preamplifier