Yamaha MusicCast2: A unique wireless music system
- Monday, June 29, 2009, 9:23
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Yamaha Electronics Corporation has introduced its wireless music system, known as MusicCast2 Network Music System, which may impress the customers with its handy, flexible and expandable wireless music system.
Powered by WiFi technology, the Yamaha MusicCast2 has the ability to distribute audio to around 32 rooms from a vast array of sources. It also supports Rhapsody digital music streaming service, Internet Radio and computers. It also streams music from Network Attached Storage devices.
MusicCast2 also supports iTunes AAC files via TwonkyMedia server software. The TwonkyMedia server software is packed with MCX-RC 100 Network Music commander. It also supports music from iPod and Bluetooth devices.
The Yamaha MusicCast2 features a 3.5” color LCD screen, touch pad and intuitive GUI. Hence, the customers can easily view display zones, album art, song titles and other details. It also supports Network Music players like MCX-A300 and the MCX-P200.
As the reviews, the Yamaha MusicCast2 Network Music system also supports MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander, which works as a multi-zone remote control for the RX-Z7 or the RX-V3900. The Network Music Commander can also turn on the A/V receivers, browse and navigate content.
The MCX-A300 Network Music Player brings high quality music. It plays music from the Rhapsody online music and Internet radio. It is compatible with MP3, WMA, PRO, and AAC, Apple FairPlay DRM, FLAC and WAV audio formats.
The MCX-P200 Network Music Player is a pre-amp component. It extends set up flexibility. It supports TV setup box, Blu-ray/DVD player by means of MCX-RC100 Commander’s GUI.
The YDS-11 iPod docks and YBA-10 Bluetooth receivers ensure smooth connectivity to iPods and Bluetooth devices. It provides subwoofers.
The MCX-RC100 can be purchased for a price of $499.95. The price of both the MCX-A300 and MCX-P200 is $399.95. The MCX-ZP2A is expensive. It costs $1199.95.
