Yamaha MusicCAST MCX-2000 Digital Music Server Review

MCX-2000 Server
160GB hard drive
1000 CDs in 320kbps MP3
200 CDs in PCM
8x/4x CD-R/RW drive
Optical SPDIF I/O
Analogue stereo I/O
LCD Display / GUI
FM, XM and Internet Radio
RS232 communications for PC
Gracenote CDDB
OSD via S-video/composite
PS/2 Port
Headphone jack
RS-232 Port
IEEE 802.11b/g wireless
10/100 CAT-5 link
IR remote
17-1/8" x 3-3/4" x 16-1/16"
14.5 lbs
MSRP $1999

MCX-A10 Wireless Client
17wpc x 2 Digital Amp (optional)
MP3 to all clients
Linear PCM
Retrieve music by Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist or all songs
FM, XM Tuner Access
LCD display
Set time for Playback
Sleep timer (120, 90, 60, 30 min)
Wireless IEEE 802.11b network

Speaker Output
Line Out:
Subwoofer Output
OSD
Dimensions (W x H x D):
8-1/4" x 8-1/4" x 3-1/8"
Weight:
6.6 lbs.
MSRP $600

MCX-C15 Wired Client
Similar to MCX-A10 but not wireless
Mounts in standard dual gang Vboxes
4-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/8"
MSRP: $399

MCX-CA15 Inwall Amplifier
17wpc x 2 Digital Amp
input sensing
analog I/O
subwoofer output
DC/IR pass thru
4-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/8"

MCX-SP10 Speakers
Aesthetically Matching
17WPC
Bass Reflex
Wall Mountable
8.25" x 8.25" x 3.125"
2.6 lbs
MSRP $120/pair