Even if your amplifier or AV receiver isn’t network-enabled or isn’t MusicCast, connecting it to the Yamaha WXC-50 gives you network connectivity and MusicCast multi-room functionality.
Yamaha WXC-50 is a device of a new concept that goes beyond the usual ideas about an audio system. MusicCast mobile apps for your smartphone let you stream music from compatible sources, including mobile devices, computer or Internet radio, to your audio system if it has MusicCast components. In this case, all music will sound in high quality. Wide functionality allows you to adapt playback to any requirements.
The Yamaha WXC-50 features innovative Yamaha audio technologies and circuit designs. For example, the preamp section minimizes digital jitter and uses the same high-performance ESS DAC found in our high-end AV receivers. A proprietary power grounding circuit called DAC on Pure Ground eliminates the negative impact of the power supply on sound quality. The 48-bit digital volume control provides higher quality control than conventional digital or analog controls. And the durable metal frame gives the design the stability needed to reproduce music with the power and clarity it deserves.
The Yamaha WXC-50 is compatible with audio sources or music services, including streaming. Offering a variety of connectors to connect your TV, computer, CD player and other audio equipment, the device allows you to listen to music from around the world anywhere in the home. You can play any audio files from your smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth or AirPlay. You can play music from music applications, Internet radio or video hosting sites like YouTube™.
MusicCast is a revolutionary technology for transmitting audio over a network. MusicCast-compatible devices can be used together or separately. They are managed using a single simple, fast and intuitive application. You can use a soundbar, wireless audio systems, AV receiver, HiFi components in any combination and expand your MusicCast system over time. Yamaha’s new MusicCast system allows you to transfer any music to any place convenient for you.
MusicCast uses a highly efficient wireless audio network that allows digital music files from your smartphone, PC, or network storage to be streamed to other MusicCast devices in your home. You can also stream music from a TV, Blu-ray player and other external devices connected to the Yamaha WXC-50. It is also possible to stream audio content from smartphones or tablets connected via Bluetooth technology to MusicCast devices located in other rooms.
The remote control includes a group of six buttons that can be assigned settings for instant access to online sources such as Internet radio stations, albums, or songs on a NAS server or USB drive. The device has a simple and functional design that looks stylish and fits perfectly with other audio system components. Yamaha’s meticulous attention to detail extends beyond just the sound: the sleek metal body, available in two tones, definitely enhances your music listening experience. The compact body, just 214mm wide, fits into almost any space without attracting too much attention. Install it in any convenient place – vertically or horizontally, isolated or together with other components.
Thanks to the company’s advanced audio processing technology, any music source at your disposal will sound excellent, regardless of the quality of the source, the acoustic properties of the room or the type of speakers you use. When playing audio files from a smartphone or other sources that use compression, the Compressed Music Enhancer algorithm comes into play and significantly improves audio quality at all frequencies. The volume control with adaptive correction automatically adjusts the low and high frequencies, optimizing their ratio depending on the signal level. Advanced Bass Extension technology delivers deeper, richer bass—especially for built-in speakers. And Direct Mode allows you to play high-resolution audio directly, bypassing the processing circuitry.
The Yamaha WXC-50 supports a wide variety of high-resolution formats, including DSD 5.6 MHz, WAV, FLAC, AIFF 192 kHz/24 bit and ALAC (Apple Lossless) 96 kHz/24 bit for iTunes. Regardless of the source, be it a download from a website or a streaming service, the music is reproduced in high definition, making it feel like you’re in a concert hall.
If you want to control the volume directly from the amplifier/receiver, the Yamaha WXC-50 allows you to disable the PRE AMP mode and use the device as a regular network audio player. When switching to Player mode, the signal will bypass the volume control and processing circuits.
Yamaha WXC-50 Features
Connect to a regular amplifier/receiver for streaming music playback, or create a full-fledged MusicCast system
Compatible with any type of audio source or music service, including streaming services
MusicCast app for easy system control This app lets you control MusicCast components
Push-to-play one button: the button turns on the device and starts playing music from the selected source
Retro design with a modern finish
48-bit digital volume control has higher resolution, providing high-quality tuning
Supports DSD 5.6 MHz and FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit for high-resolution audio playback
Compact housing with a width of only 214 mm, the device can be installed in horizontal or vertical position.
Easy to install – at 214mm wide and 42mm high (without feet), the device occupies half a 1U rack section
Low standby power consumption: 1.8 W
Connects to the MAIN IN and Trigger In inputs of a Yamaha amplifier for power and volume control
Player mode — disable the preamplifier mode (Pre Amp) to use the device as a network audio player
Characteristics of Yamaha WXC-50
Network section DLNA Version 1.5
File format MP3, WMA, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD
Wi-Fi
AirPlay
Bluetooth Yes (SBC/AAC)
Total Harmonic Distortion (20Hz-20kHz) 0.003% (Pre-Out)
Signal to Noise Ratio 112dB (Option/Network/USB/Bluetooth Input) / 98dB (AUX Input)
Audio Input/Output 1/ 1
Digital input/output 1 (optical) / 1 (optical, coaxial)
USB input 1
Ethernet 1
Pre Out 1
Subwoofer Out 1
Remote input/output 1/0
Control (trigger) input/output 1/1
Standby power consumption 1, 8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 215 x 51.5 x 245.9 mm (with antenna: 214 x 123.6 x 245.9 mm)
