WXC-70A

Streaming Preamplifier

Maximum output level: Pre out: 4.0V (0.9% THD)
Weight: 1.9 kg

All specifications

Price $1,599

Includes GST

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Yamaha WXC-70A

Specifications

Model: WXC-70A
Type: Wireless streaming preamplifier (network player)
Operating modes: Pre Amp mode, Player mode (rear panel switch)
DAC: ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M (384kHz/32-bit)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.003% (pre out, AES-17, 20Hz to 20kHz)
Frequency response: 10Hz to 38kHz (+0/-3dB), digital and analogue inputs
Signal-to-noise ratio (AES-17, IHF-A): Optical/USB/Bluetooth: 112dB, AUX: 98dB
Rated output voltage / impedance: Pre out L/R: 2.0V / 700 ohms (1kHz), Subwoofer pre-out: 4.0V / 470 ohms
Maximum output level: Pre out: 4.0V (0.9% THD)
Maximum allowable input (AUX): 2.4V or more
Volume: 0 (mute) to 100 in 1-step increments (pre out, coaxial and optical outputs)
Tone controls: Bass: ±6dB in 0.5dB steps (350Hz), Treble: ±6dB in 0.5dB steps (3.5kHz)
Subwoofer crossover: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 160 or 200Hz, 24dB/oct
YPAO: PEQ, Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.), YPAO Volume
Audio inputs: HDMI (eARC/ARC, CEC) x 1, Optical x 1 (2-channel PCM, 32kHz to 192kHz), Analogue RCA (AUX) x 1, USB Type-A x 1 (music playback and firmware updates)
HDMI eARC/ARC audio: 2-channel PCM, up to 192kHz/24-bit
Audio outputs: Analogue pre out (RCA, stereo) x 1, Subwoofer pre-out (RCA) x 1, Optical x 1 and coaxial x 1 (2-channel PCM, 48kHz)
Other connections: 12V trigger out x 1, remote in x 1, YPAO microphone x 1, Ethernet x 1 (100Base-TX/10Base-T), Wi-Fi antenna
Streaming services: AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, internet radio, podcasts, music server, MusicCast
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz/5GHz, WPA2-PSK and WPA3-SAE, WPS
Bluetooth: Ver. 5.3, Class 1, A2DP and AVRCP, SBC and AAC
File formats (network/USB): FLAC, WAV and AIFF up to 384kHz; ALAC up to 96kHz; MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC up to 48kHz; DSD 2.8MHz, 5.6MHz and 11.2MHz
Power supply (Australian model): AC 230V to 240V, 50Hz
Power consumption: 20W
Standby power consumption: 0.5W (HDMI Control, network and Bluetooth standby all off); otherwise 2.0W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 220 x 73 x 267 mm (220 x 155 x 267 mm with antenna upright)
Weight: 1.9 kg
Finishes: Black, Silver
Unit: Sold individually

In detail

About the WXC-70A

Overview

The Yamaha WXC-70A is a compact network streamer and preamplifier that adds Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, TV sound over HDMI eARC and extra digital and analogue inputs to an existing integrated amplifier, receiver, power amplifier or pair of powered speakers. It is a MusicCast device, controlled with the MusicCast Controller app and able to join other MusicCast products in a multi-room system.

A rear switch sets it to Pre Amp mode, where the WXC-70A controls volume, tone and YPAO room calibration, or Player mode, where it sends a fixed-level signal to an amplifier that handles the volume. Yamaha uses an ESS SABRE ES9039Q2M DAC (384kHz/32-bit) with its DAC on Pure Ground circuit layout, in the same 220mm wide aluminium enclosure as the WXA-70A streaming amplifier.

Streaming and MusicCast

Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz and 5GHz) and wired Ethernet
AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready
Internet radio, podcasts and music server (PC/NAS) playback
MusicCast multi-room audio, including MusicCast Link
Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC
Network and USB playback of FLAC, WAV and AIFF up to 384kHz, ALAC up to 96kHz and DSD up to 11.2MHz

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI eARC/ARC for TV sound, with power and volume control from the TV remote (CEC)
Optical digital input and analogue RCA (AUX) input; a turntable needs its own phono preamplifier, as there is no phono input
USB Type-A for music playback and firmware updates
Analogue RCA pre-out and subwoofer pre-out
Optical and coaxial digital outputs (2-channel PCM, 48kHz)
12V trigger output, remote (IR) input and YPAO microphone input
A rear switch turns off Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and Bluetooth together, for installations

Modes and Setup

Pre Amp mode: volume, tone, Dialogue Level and YPAO are handled by the WXC-70A (YPAO needs the analogue connection)
Player mode: fixed output for an amplifier or preamplifier with its own volume control
YPAO room calibration with PEQ, Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.) and YPAO Volume
Bass and treble controls (±6dB in 0.5dB steps) and subwoofer crossover from 40Hz to 200Hz
Control4 compatibility, Web Setup, front panel OLED display and remote control

In the Box

Remote control
AAA batteries (x 2)
YPAO microphone (6m)
Power cord
Quick Guide
Safety Guide

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