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Specially designed for custom integration of whole home audio systems, the "AMP" serves as a companion amplifier for the Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK to expand speaker coverage and/or increase power output. It may also be used to expand secondary zone speaker cove

Yamaha Multi-Room Amplifier

XDA-AMP5400RK Multi-Room Amplifier (4 Zone, 8 Channel)

Works together with Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK to expand speaker coverage in custom integrated multi-room audio systems

Eight channels of audiophile-grade Class D amplification, bridgeable and 4-ohm capable, featuring a unique ground loop/hum-free circuit design

Four audio buses and included jumpers allow for wide variety of speaker configurations

Interlocks power on/off with XDA-QS5400RK via Trigger I/O

Integration-friendly features include audio sensing inputs, IR I/O and more

1U high, rack-wide enclosure; removable rack ears and faceplate included

The XDA-AMP5400RK – the "AMP" – was conceived as a companion to the Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK as a way to provide additional speaker coverage and/or additional speaker output power in a custom integrated multi-room home audio system. It also pairs nicely with Yamaha AV receivers that offer Zone pre outs.

The AMP packs eight channels of audiophile-grade amplification into a remarkably-slim 1U-high enclosure, allowing you to fully optimize your valuable rack real estate.

Feed up to four sources from QS pre outs into the AMP – its four audio I/O buses can be patched together to handle a wide array of speaker/zone configurations. The AMP comes with a set of jumper plugs and cables, making it ultra-versatile right out of the box. The audio outs can alternatively be used to connect powered subwoofers or subwoofer amps.

Each of the four amplifier zones is also bridgeable, giving you the option to increase power output to select speakers if needed.

The AMP employs ultra-efficient ICEpower integrated circuits to deliver eight channels of pristine, musically-dynamic digital amplification 50 watts/channel (8 ohms) with an outstanding 5 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-3 dB) frequency response and 108 dB signal-to-noise ratio. It is 4 ohm capable at 100 watts/channel and bridgeable to 200 watts/channel (8 ohms).

The curse of the custom integrator: ground loop hum, a common and vexing side effect of connecting a bunch of electronics together in a rack. The AMP takes care of it with a brilliantly-engineered differential circuit design. Sometimes it’s what you don’t hear that sounds the most amazing.

The AMP employs a balanced audio circuit design and PML capacitors, which are also used in our flagship AVENTAGE AV separates. The result: greater realism and expressiveness for all of your favourite music.

Mount it in a rack with the included ears or remove the ears for shelf installations. The included magnetic faceplate discourages tampering and provides the perfect cosmetic finish.

When a QS and AMP are used together, simply wire the trigger ports to automatically power on/off the desired amplifier zones – no additional control interface is needed. The AMP also works great as a companion to an AVENTAGE AV receiver. When using the AMP with other sources, audio sensing inputs and an infrared I/O provide additional control flexibility.

The AMP is truly made for custom integration, with Euroblock-style speaker connectors and a detachable AC cable for smart connectivity.

Specially designed for custom integration of whole home audio systems, the "AMP" serves as a companion amplifier for the Yamaha XDA-QS5400RK to expand speaker coverage and/or increase power output. It may also be used to expand secondary zone speaker coverage for Yamaha AV receivers that have Zone pre outs.

Channel

Minimum Speaker load Capability

BTL Connection

Speaker Output Terminal

Audio Input Terminal

Audio Output Terminal

Trigger In / Out

Remote In / Out

Chime

Rated Output Power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2ch driven)

Rated Output Power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1ch driven)

Dynamic Power (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2ch driven, 20 ms burst)

Dynamic Power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2ch driven, 20 ms burst)

Dynamic Power (1 kHz, 0.9% THD, All ch driven, 20 ms burst)

Maximum Effective Output Power

Total Harmonic Distortion

Frequency Response

Signal to Noise Ratio

Maximum Input Signal

Gain

Input Sensitivity

Power Consumption

Standby Power Consumption

Power Management (Auto Power Standby)

Dimension (W × H × D) mm

Weight

Connect your existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to this compact preamp, then use your Wi-Fi® network to access all of your music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers, sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback.

Yamaha® MusicCast Wireless Streaming Preamplifier

The WXC-50 features a solid metal body with an aluminum cover and a slim, compact design that fits just about anywhere. Under the hood, you’ll find high-performance components and advanced circuitry that deliver powerful, sonically-pure preamplification.

Connect the WXC-50 to your existing AV receiver or Hi-Fi system, then download the free MusicCast app to connect it to your existing home Wi-Fi to create a powerful streaming audio system.

Quickly select sources, browse your music library and control playback right from your smartphone or tablet. You can also control sound EQ settings from the app.

Access all of your music with a simple app and wirelessly stream it throughout your home using your existing Wi-Fi® network.

Stream it all. Listen to Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, thousands of free internet radio stations and the music stored on your smart devices and computers.

Wireless connectivity. All MusicCast products are fully loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® and AirPlay®.

Expand to a whole home audio experience. When you’re ready, add MusicCast wireless speakers, sound bars or other devices in up to 9 other rooms and listen throughout your home.

No wires, easy installation. By using MusicCast, you don't need to fuss with placing wires through walls into other rooms.

Amazon Alexa-enabled devices — including Echo, Dot, Tap and Show — can now control key functions of any MusicCast product using voice commands. Discover a new, exciting way to control music and entertainment experiences in your home.

Stream virtually any audio source via Bluetooth as an input to the WXC-50. Bluetooth sources can be redistributed through Wi-Fi to other MusicCast devices. Or stream using AirPlay from an Apple® device to a single unit.

Only 2" tall and 8-3/8" wide, it can be placed horizontally or vertically, allowing it to fit neatly in almost any space.

With the feet removed, the WXC-50 is only 1-5/8" high, allowing it to be placed on a rack shelf within a 1U high rack space. Two units can be placed side-by-side on a 19" wide shelf.

Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of sonic purity is clearly evident in the engineering of the WXC-50. The preamp circuitry uses the same high-performance ESS digital-to-analog converter (DAC) found in high-end Yamaha AV receivers and a proprietary power supply ground configuration prevents sound degradation. A 48-bit digital volume control provides much greater precision and quality than conventional controls. A highly-rigid metal chassis supplies the stability necessary for clear, powerful music reproduction.

The WXC-50 supports high-resolution audio –including FLAC/WAV/AIFF up to 192 kHz/24-bit, Apple Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz/24-bit and DSD up to 5.6 MHz – for more accurate reproduction of sonic details, presence and atmosphere.

The Compressed Music Enhancer greatly improves sound reproduction from smartphones or other compressed sources, like MP3 files. Volume-adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the bass/treble balance according to the volume level. Advanced Bass Extension Processing provides a deeper, richer low-end sound — great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct playback mode allows you to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are, without any processing.

If you want to adjust volume from a connected Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver, the WXC-50 allows you to turn off "preamp" mode and use the device as a network audio player. Switching to "player" mode bypasses the volume control and any processing, allowing direct playback of high-resolution audio.

Pressing any button on the front panel turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source providing quick and easy access to your favorite music.

The WXC-50 also comes with an ultra-slim remote offering six presets, so you can quickly access your favorite Internet radio stations even when your smartphone or tablet’s not handy.

The WXC-50 supports professional-grade features including:

Convenient Connectivity with Select Yamaha Hi-Fi Amplifiers

The WXC-50 provides a convenient way to connect with select Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifiers that have main in and trigger inputs. When connected in the manner shown here, the Hi-Fi amplifier’s system power can be turned on and the volume can be controlled via the MusicCast app.

The WXC-50 consumes less than two watts of power in standby mode. When the power is on, power consumption is still a low 5 W, and even when used for long periods, power consumption is environmentally friendly. In addition, the Auto Power Standby feature lets you save energy by automatically turning the power off after two, four, eight or 12 hours.

Turn your entire home into a concert hall. Combine the world’s most advanced piano, the Disklavier ENSPIRE, with MusicCast to enjoy the sound and music of a real acoustic piano in any room of your home.

The WXA-50 amp can be used to power speakers for backing tracks in the same room as the Disklavier, while the WXC-50 preamp can be used to transmit both the piano sound and backing tracks to other rooms.

Connect your existing home theater AV receiver or Hi-Fi system to this compact preamp, then use your Wi-Fi® network to access all of your music from a simple app. Add other MusicCast speakers, sound bars or receivers for wireless multiroom audio playback. In addition to Wi-Fi, this preamp also supports Bluetooth® and AirPlay®, allowing for greater wireless connection flexibility.

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Optical Digital(Fiber Optic) Audio Inputs:

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Internet Connectable:

Airplay:

DLNA

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Wi-Fi

Airplay

Bluetooth

Pure Direct

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Audio In / Out

Digital Input

USB Input

Ethernet

Pre Out

Subwoofer Out

Control (Trigger) In / Out

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Supreme Performance. Built from the ground up, this preamplifier processor delivers the best in performance and technology. Harness the latest technologies in audio and video in your theater and pair it with the MX-A5200 Amplifier for the ultimate experie

Yamaha Aventage Black 11.2 Channel AV Preamplifier

CX-A5200  Aventage 11.2-Channel AV Preamplifier

Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ up to 7.2.4-channel processing

Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, AirPlay®, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room

Pandora®, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more

4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Dolby Vision™, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020

Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot

Surround:AI™ technology automatically optimizes the sound in real-time

YPAO R.S.C. with 3D, 64-bit precision EQ calculation and angle measurement

AVENTAGE Separates represent the ultimate in home entertainment and Yamaha establishes a new benchmark in performance and innovation with the CX-A5200 pre-amplifier and MX-A5200 power amplifier.

Intelligent surround sound comes right out of the box.

This AI technology built into the DSP analyzes each scene and creates an optimal surround effect to reproduce it with the greatest effect. In real time, this AI instantaneously analyzes scenes by focusing on distinct sound elements such as dialogue, background music, ambient sounds and sound effects, and automatically optimizes the surround effect.

The result is a compelling sense of realism beyond conventional sound field effects, giving you the best of every scene in an entertainment experience.

A New Height in Sound. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Object-based audio brings a sense of immersion to breathtaking new heights through the use of overhead speakers and precise location of sounds not just around the listener, but on a 3D plane.

Together with Dolby and DTS, Yamaha brings this latest development in cinema surround sound into the home with astonishing realism and unsurpassed performance.

In addition to conventional channel-based audio, a 3D space can be created in which separate acoustic elements can move freely, giving a sensation of the motion of 'objects' above the viewer’s head.

Improved CINEMA DSP HD3 features signal processing algorithms to heighten this sense of realism further.

Automatically Calibrated, Advanced Sound Optimization

Enjoy balanced sound for any room. YPAO R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) analyzes the acoustics of the room with the included YPAO microphone to tune the system for the best sound in any room.

The calibration employs R.S.C. to correct early reflections for theater-quality surround sound.

YPAO 3D provides automatic sound parameter optimization that maximizes the 3D sound field of CINEMA DSP HD3 as well Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

With 64-bit high-precision EQ calculations, this technology produces the most natural room acoustics possible.

The CX-A5200 features two of the latest ESS SABRE PRO Premier DACs (ES9026 PRO) delivering state-of-the-art 32-bit performance.

Further, the DACs also minimize noise levels and achieve an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.

In pursuit of dynamic expression and quality output, the CX-A5200 employs a large, redesigned power transformer to maximize performance and hone in on precision.

Deep and powerful sound is achieved with enhanced regulation of power while a thick brass plate dampens unwanted vibrations.

Stabilizing the chassis is the key to enhanced performance and sound. The CX-A5200 achieves this by employing a thick bottom plate which acts to steady and immobilize the entire structure and achieve optimal sound.

Balanced Connections and High-Quality XLR Terminals

Electrical noise is an inherent issue with cabling due to connection with other AV components, the connections between them and from other sources of external noise.

To ensure that the CX-A5200 is not affected by such distortion, it uses balanced connections that are highly noise resistant – the same type as generally used in high-end professional audio equipment.

Even the RCA unbalanced connections use a ground sensing transmission method that achieves simple balanced transmission. Moreover, XLR terminals allow for the use of long cables.

The CX-A5200 also allows a balanced audio input connection from high-end source components such as CD players.

Yamaha provides multiple placement patterns for presence speakers that support Dolby Atmos, creating an immersive sound field that’s ideal for any setup.

Any layout can be appropriately reproduced, including the three-dimensional space of CINEMA DSP as well as Dolby Atmos.

Furthermore, YPAO R.S.C. fine tunes the listening environment and takes full advantage of the detailed immersive sound technology of Dolby Atmos.

MusicCast makes it easier than ever to share audio throughout the home using your home Wi-Fi network.

The CX-A5200 works seamlessly with other MusicCast products – including multi-room streaming amplifiers, sound bars, wireless speakers and Hi-Fi gear ­– all controllable from the MusicCast app or from a third-party control system such as Control4, RTI or ELAN.

MusicCast gives you access to your favourite streaming music services and music libraries, plus it lets you stream sources connected to the CX-A5200, including TV sound, CDs and vinyl records.

The CX-A5200 delivers unsurpassed flexibility for a truly integrated home audio system.

With built-in music streaming services and connectivity options, enjoy all your content including internet radio stations, and music from your smart devices with the CX-A5200. (Streaming service availability varies by region.)

Welcome to the smart home. With Alexa voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. The CX-A5200 offers compatibility with Amazon’s range of voice control devices. (Availability of voice command control via Amazon Alexa varies by region)

In and out. The CX-A5200 is equipped with Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the CX-A5200 to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers. Bluetooth output has been improved, reducing lip sync delays from digital sources.

The CX-A5200 features Bluetooth for simple and convenient wireless music streaming from smart devices including phones, tablets and laptops.

iTunes and iOS users can use AirPlay to wirelessly stream audio seamlessly from compatible devices.

Supreme Performance. Built from the ground up, this preamplifier processor delivers the best in performance and technology. Harness the latest technologies in audio and video in your theater and pair it with the MX-A5200 Amplifier for the ultimate experience.