RS200 Wirless Speaker System

[RaceCarDriver]

https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/product...products/RS200

Delivering room filling sound, the RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System is our next generation home audio wireless speaker. Designed for a modern streaming lifestyle, it comes packed with virtually everything you need to enjoy music streamed from your handheld devices, digital music stored online or a local computer, or played from legacy audio sources. Even connect it to your TV for better sound.
The RS200 offers 650 Watts of total power that is delivered to 8 drivers consisting of (2) 4” x 6” woofers, (4) 2” midranges and (2) ¾” tweeters. In addition, a subwoofer output is included to connect an external powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies. As the RS200 can be placed in a variety of locations with unique sonic characteristics, a 3-position EQ switch allows you to set the EQ based on your room and listening preferences.
The RS200 comes loaded with several streaming options. It features Apple® AirPlay® 2; Bluetooth® 5.0 with support for AAC, Qualcomm® aptX™ HD for hi res playback and Qualcomm aptX Low Latency for improved audio transmission speed to deliver sound in sync with visual media; DTS Play-Fi® whole-home wireless audio; and DNLA support.

For non-streaming applications, it has an audio-only HDMI1 input to connect to TVs that have Audio Return Channel (ARC) capabilities; an optical input to connect TVs without ARC, or digital sources such as CD Players; a USB Type-B input to play music from your Macintosh or Windows computer; and a 3.5mm AUX input for connecting various analog music sources.

Not just for music, you can connect the RS200 to your TV to enjoy better sound than your TV speakers or soundbars can provide. With the amazing 4K video today’s TVs can produce, it’s time the sound matched the picture quality. For enveloping home theater sound, connect a pair of our Play-Fi compatible RS100 Wireless Speakers (sold separately) to use as surround speakers.
AirPlay 2 is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room – with a tap or by just asking Siri – right from an iPhone®, iPad®, HomePod™, or Apple TV®. It offers multiroom audio, Siri voice control, and enhanced playback. The RS200 is an Amazon Works With Alexa certified product. Simply speak to your Alexa control device to operate your RS200 from any room.2 The RS200 does not contain any listening capabilities and relies entirely on an Alexa control device for voice control. (How do I setup Alexa?)

Play-Fi from DTS has built-in interfaces for many leading streaming services including Amazon Prime Music, Pandora®, Qobuz, SiriusXM®, Spotify® and TIDAL to name just a few (list subject to change).3 You can save up to four of your favorite Play-Fi streaming services via the preset buttons on the top of the RS200; once configured, you can quickly play the saved streaming services directly from the cloud without needing a mobile device by simply tapping the preset buttons. You can also stream audio from wired devices connected to the RS200 to other Play-Fi devices on your network (such as the RS100 Wireless Speaker) via Play-Fi Line In Broadcasting. And Play-Fi’s Critical Listening mode allows you to send your high resolution audio files to the RS200 with no transcoding or downsampling.
With its space saving design and room filling sound, the RS200 is versatile enough to accommodate the audio needs of any room in your home. While designed for modern streaming, it features classic McIntosh design elements such as a black glass front panel, illuminated logo, control knobs, and a pair of fast responding blue Watt meters. Contact your local dealer to learn more.
1) The HDMI input is for audio only. It will not pass video to or from a TV.
2) Requires use of a third party Alexa Built-in Product (sold separately). The RS200 and Alexa Built-In Product must be on the same network.
3) All services may not be available in all regions; certain services may not yet be enabled for all apps; subscriptions may be required.
The RS200 is compatible with AirPlay 2. iOS 11.4 or later is required.
To wirelessly stream music to the RS200 via Apple AirPlay 2 or Play-Fi, a wireless router is required. Router not included.
Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
Non-McIntosh-Provided Services: Embedded and/or non-embedded services, e.g. those listed above, are necessary for full functionality, are provided by companies unrelated to McIntosh, and are beyond McIntosh’s control. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against interruption, discontinuance, unsatisfactory performance, reduced Product functionality, or damages of any kind attributable to such services or their providers.

[GeAllan70]

[JBT]

https://www.fidelity-magazin.de/2019...peaker-system/

[RaceCarDriver]

Originally Posted by GeAllan70

Assemled in China :/

[stereo_5]

Why assembled in China? Is this the new direction of McIntosh? I was under the impression that all products were made in Binghamton, NY. I'm disappointed to say the least.

[RaceCarDriver]

https://youtu.be/dir6fR_feCk

“As long as I’m steering this ship you will never see it built or manufacturered over seas”
“My quality will suffer, and I won’t allow that to happen”

Noticed the newest products say “HAND CRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS” vs “MADE IN USA”

[Masterlu]

Retail $3000

[FreddieFerric]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

Retail $3000

Rather optimistic of them.

[JWJW]

WAAAAY ugly. Wowzer

[knecht]

I’m not sure why they are so focused on lifestyle products. Growing market I guess. Sad!