Yamaha WXA-50 MultiCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier

Yamaha WXA-50 MultiCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier

Connect a pair of your favorite speakers to this stereo amp, then use your existing 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. Great for use with in-ceiling and outdoor patio speakers. In addition to Wi-Fi, this amp also supports Bluetooth and AirPlay , allowing for greater wireless connection flexibility.

High-performance design with premium audio components

Extremely versatile control and connectivity options

Access to your music library, Pandora , Napster, TIDAL, Deezer, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio and more

Add audio in up to 9 additional rooms with MusicCast

Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot

MusicCast app for Apple iOS and Android devices

Conveniently slim, can be placed horizontally or vertically

Audiophile Sound, Exquisite Design The WXA-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. 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, 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.

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 clearly 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.

Yamaha Proprietary Sound Processing

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 provides a deeper, richer low-end sound great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct Mode allows you to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are, without any processing.

One-Touch Controls

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 WXA-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.

Pro-Grade Connectivity and Control

The WXA-50 supports professional-grade features including:

High-quality binding posts
Wired Ethernet port
Wireless off switch
Optical and analog inputs
Subwoofer out
Trigger in/out
Remote in
Low Power Consumption

The WXA-50 consumes less than two watts of power in standby mode. When the power is on, power consumption is still a low 15 watts. In addition, the Auto Power Standby feature lets you save energy by automatically turning the power off after two, four, eight or 12 hours

Disklavier ENSPIRE

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.

With a firmware update coming in Fall 2016, 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.

Specs

Main Unit

Rated Output Power 55 W per channel @ 8 Ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven
70 W per channel @ 6 Ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven
Maximum Output Power 90 W @ 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1-ch driven
Channels 2.1
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.02% at 20 Hz to 20 kHz, SP out
Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB (optical, network, USB, Bluetooth in)
98 dB (aux in)

Connectivity

Bluetooth Yes (SBC/AAC)
AirPlay Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
DLNA Certified Yes, version 1.5
Pure Direct Yes
Inputs 1 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Stereo RCA
1 x USB
Outputs 1 x Stereo RCA
1 x RCA subwoofer pre-out
Other Ports 1 x Trigger in
1 x Trigger out
1 x IR remote in
1 x Ethernet in
1 x AC in
Speaker Connectors 2 x Binding post pairs

General

Power Consumption Typical: 15 W
Standby: 1.8 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) With Feet, No Antenna: 8.4 x 2 x 9.6" (21.3 x 5.1 x 24.4 cm)
With Antenna and Feet: 8.4 x 4.9 x 9.6" (21.3 x 12.4 x 24.4 cm)
No Antenna or Feet: 8.4 x 1.6 x 9.6" (21.3 x 4.1 x 24.4 cm)
Weight 4.28 lb (1.9 kg)

Packaging Info

Package Weight 6.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 16.5 x 11.4 x 4.5"