Yamaha WXA-50DS, MusicCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier, (Silver)
SKU YHWXA-50DS
WXA-50 MusicCast 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
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
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.
- 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.
| WXA-50 MusicCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| DLNA | Version 1.5 |
| File Format | MP3, WMA, MPEG4 AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes (SBC / AAC) |
| Rated Output Power | 105 W + 105 W (4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven), 70 W + 70 W (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven), 55 W + 55 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven) |
| Maximum Output Power | 90 W + 90 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1-ch driven) |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz-20 kHz) | 0.02 % (SP out) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 110 dB (Opt / Net / USB / Bluetooth® in) / 98 dB (aux in) |
| Audio In / Out | 1 / 1 |
| Digital Input | 1 (Optical) / 0 |
| USB Input | 1 |
| Ethernet | 1 |
| Subwoofer Out | 1 |
| Remote In / Out | 1 / 0 |
| Control (Trigger) In / Out | 1 / 1 |
| Standby Power Consumption | 1.8 W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8-3/8” x 2” x 9-5/8” (with antenna: 8-3/8” x 4-7/8” x 9-5/8”), 8-3/8” x 1-5/8” x 9-5/8” (without antenna and feet) |
| Weight | 4.28 lbs. |
