McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth Transciever

MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver, by McIntosh Labs.

Streaming music directly from your phone to your home audio system via Bluetooth® offers unparalleled convenience. However, many Bluetooth-enabled sound systems lack the premium sound quality necessary to truly honor your prized music collection. Enter the MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver, a game-changing solution designed to bridge the gap between convenience and audio excellence.

Whether you have owned a vintage stereo system for many decades, or have a newer system, the MB25 elevates your audio experience by modernizing your setup. Crafted to the highest standards of performance, the compact MB25 transforms your audio system into a versatile hub for enjoying digital music from your smartphone, cloud accounts, and preferred streaming services.

Designed as a compact, standalone unit with a relatively small footprint, the MB25 requires no third-party apps for operation, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Functioning as a transmitter/receiver, it boasts Class 1 Bluetooth technology, delivering unparalleled connectivity with audio equipment lacking Bluetooth compatibility. With a transmission range of up to 150 feet (45.7 meters)1 and enhanced by an external antenna, the MB25 guarantees optimal performance for both transmitting and receiving audio signals.

The successor to the popular MB20, the MB25 retains all the MB20 features while introducing enhancements for an elevated user experience. Notable among its upgrades is an illuminated front glass panel that provides insights into audio signal rates and connection types. The MB25 also offers the flexibility to select the desired input in transmit mode, giving you greater control over your audio experience. Finally, Power Control has been added so it can be easily turned on and off with the rest of your system.

Remarkably versatile, the MB25 features an array of inputs and outputs to allow for diverse system configurations. Analog connectivity options include both balanced and unbalanced stereo inputs and outputs. For digitally connecting it to your system, such as for use with an outboard Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC), it has both coaxial and optical inputs and outputs.

As a transceiver, the MB25 can function as either a Bluetooth Receiver or Transmitter (but not both at the same time). Simply set the switch on the back panel to the proper setting for the desired usage. In Receiver mode, you can stream audio from compatible Bluetooth devices to the MB25, and then use the variety of output connections to play the audio through your sound system. Alternatively, in Transmitter mode, you can stream the music from physical media sources, such as CDs or vinyl records, to Bluetooth-enabled headphones or speakers.

Features

• Easy way to stream to a McIntosh of any era.
• Bluetooth 5.0, Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), Qualcomm aptX HD, and aptX Low Latency.
• Use as either a transmitter or receiver.
• Front panel input selection.
• Signal rate and connection type displays.
• Analog and digital inputs and outputs – including balanced connections.
• Small footprint – not much bigger than a smartphone!

Specifications

• Bluetooth Version: 5.0
• Supported Protocols: A2DP, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD
• 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 Input Format: PCM
• Digital Input Sample Rate: Up to 24-Bit / 192 kHz
• Digital Output Format: 24-Bit / 96 kHz
• Digital Output Sample Rate: 96 kHz
• Power Control Input: 1
• Power Control Output: 1
• Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 24 x 6.35 (antenna in upright position adds additional 3.43 cm) x 10.01 cm
• Unit Weight: 1.2 kg
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 kg

Included

• 1 x MB25 Bluetooth Transceiver.
• 1 x Antenna.
• 1 x Power Supply.
• 1 x Documentation.

More Information

• MB25, by McIntosh Labs