YAMAHA WX-A50 MusicCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier

Description

The WXA-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s exclusive MusicCast multi-room audio system. High functionality and performance bring you musical enjoyment just the way you want it.

Control at Your Fingertips

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.

MusicCast
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, soundbars, 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.

Alexa on MusicCast
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.

Bluetooth® and AirPlay®
Stream virtually any audio source via Bluetooth as an input to the WXA-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.

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

Rack Shelf Friendly
With the feet removed, the WXA-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.

Superior Audio Technology
Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of sonic purity is evident in the engineering of the WXA-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.

High-Resolution Audio
The WXA-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.