McIntosh MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver

$995

Description

The MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver is an easy and simple solution to add Bluetooth streaming capabilities to virtually any McIntosh (or non-McIntosh) home audio system of any era. It can quickly turn a vintage McIntosh system that you've treasured for decades, or a family heirloom system that you've inherited, into a modern home music system capable of playing the digital music stored on your phone, in your cloud accounts, or from your preferred streaming services. It is a small (its footprint not much bigger than a smartphone), stand-alone, complete Bluetooth streaming solution that does not require any third-party apps to use.

As a transmitter/receiver, the MB20 has been designed to provide a superior Bluetooth connection to audio equipment that lacks Bluetooth connectivity. As such, it has been engineered as a Class 1 Bluetooth device. Class 1 devices can typically operate at a range of up to 150 feet (45.7 meters)1 in ideal conditions with limited obstructions. As a Receiver, the MB20 employs an extremely sensitive receiver for better reception, even from Class 2 devices, with the maximum range determined by the capabilities of both actively paired devices. An external antenna helps maximize its range for better performance. As a Transmitter, it has a range 10x greater than that of a typical Class 2 Bluetooth device.

Electronic Specifications

  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    < 0.005%
  • Frequency Response
    +/-0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Maximum Volts Out (Balanced / Unbalanced)
    5/2.5 V RMS
  • Signal To Noise Ratio
    > 100dB
  • Output Impedance
    Minimum load 500 Ohms
  • Dynamic Range
    N/A

Connectivity

  • Balanced Input
    1
  • Balanced Output
    1
  • Unbalanced Input
    1
  • Unbalanced Output
    1
  • Digital Coaxial Input
    1
  • Digital Coaxial Output
    1
  • Digital Optical Input
    1
  • Digital Optical Output
    1
  • Digital USB Input
    0
  • Digital USB Audio Output
    0
  • Network Connection
    Bluetooth
  • DVI Output
    0
  • HDMI Output
    0
  • VGA Output
    0
  • eSata Input
    0

Digital Audio Specifications

  • Digital Input Format
    PCM
  • Digital Input Sample Rate
    Up to 24-Bit/192kHz
  • Digital Output Format
    24-Bit/96kHz
  • Digital Output Sample Rate
    96kHz
Weights & Dimensions
  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    9-29/64" (24cm) x 2-1/2" (6.35cm) (antenna in upright position adds additional 1-3/8" (3.43cm) x 3-15/16" (10.01cm)
  • Unit Weight
    2.5 lbs (1.2kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    3.5 lbs (1.6kg)