WIFI STREAMING AUDIO PLAYER
Product Info
The MBX-PRE Streaming Audio Player is designed to offer a simple-to-install and simple-to-configure streaming media solution to add high quality streaming audio content to any audio system. The MBX-PRE can be used as a single stereo audio streaming source for a single room, or supply a single audio stream to a larger whole-house system through its easy-to-use analog line-level/digital (coax/optical) outputs.
The MBX-PRE allows for expansion to up to 32 streaming rooms of audio in a single installation with any combination of other MBX-Series streaming products from Russound. When paired with a Russound multi-room controller, system expansion is possible up to 8 independent audio sources and up to 48 total rooms of audio.
In addition to offering streaming audio from popular internet sources, the MBX-PRE also offers streaming of local UPnP™compliant audio. ?In addition, a built-in USB port allows users to connect an external flash drive or an externally powered USB hard drive for use as additional music sources.
Features:
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming amplifier shares audio with your Russound or 3rd party audio system
Supports a digital or analog wired source, Bluetooth streaming, and audio played via USB connection
1 local output (digital or analog) to an amplifier or receiver
Hi-Res audio streaming support up to 24-bit/192 kHz
Pair with other MBX or MCA-Series® components to reach up to 32 streaming zones
Built-in Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2 compatible streaming with most popular streaming services
Fully compatible with the Russound XTS7 In-Wall Touchscreen
Switch between audio sources and audio settings through the Russound App
Voice Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Specifications:
Manufacturer Part #: MBX-PRE
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20KHz
Audio Outputs:
Analog – Stereo Audio RCA
Digital Optical
Line Audio Output: 2V rms
Audio Inputs:
3.5mm Analog Stereo Audio
Digital Optical
USB 2.0 Media Playback
Communication Ports: Ethernet RJ45 10/100 BaseT
Wi-Fi: 802.11ac, dual band
Bluetooth Audio Support: Yes
Trigger Output: 12vDC @100mA
Music File Formats:
MP3 (CBR, VBR), WAV (8, 16-bit),
OGG Vorbis, FLAC (8, 16-bit). AAC, AAC+
(supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
Power Requirements: 12VDC, 1.25A
Product Dimensions: 8.25 W x 7 D x 1.75 H inches (21 W x 17.8 D x 4.5 H cm)
Product Weight: 1 lb (0.45 kg)