Yamaha Wxc-50
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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17 reviews
The bridge between analogue HiFi to digital devices and computers
Inconspicuous but mighty. Maximum flexibility in operation thanks to remote control and MusicCast app. Great addition to the high-end music system. Good selection of inputs and outputs.
Pro
- Optical Digital inputs and outputs
- Outputs fixed and adjustable.practical size
- High quality components
- Cleanly installed
Contra
- Not cheap
Super device with small drawbacks
Once connected to the network via Ethernet, the thing runs absolutely smoothly and without interruptions. To all those who complain about interruptions in streaming: check whether your Internet connection is good enough, especially in the WLAN!
There are shortcomings for me in the area of the app. I would like to see multiple scenes/settings per room. And that other services are included in the streaming, for example, Youtube Music. Then you would not have to stream so much via Bluetooth, because there you notice real differences in sound quality.Pro
- Simple startup
- Clear
- Price-performance ratio
- Good quality
Contra
- Only 1x Chinch and 1x Optical as input
Good sound and easy to use with the Yamaha application
Beautiful designs and neat construction. The settings are quite simple with the Musicast application which is also quite complete. It's not perfect yet, but it's easy enough to use. I use Tidal which is directly recognized by Musicast, in addition to all the other compatible applications and internet radio stations. The sound is really good, it allowed me to revive an old vintage hi-fi system. The connectivity is also very complete. It keeps in memory the last stream used, no need to restart the application to have sound output.
Pro
- Sound
- Design
- Connectivity
- Application
Au top!
Sounds good
Pro
- Fine-tuning via the app works fine
- Many connection options, in my case Coax In and Chinch analogue to the power amplifier.
- Very good alternative to more expensive preamplifiers.
simple but quite good
The device should be connected directly to the router and the signal should be delivered undistorted, i.e. 1:1 to the amplifier. With the automatic resp. manual 'sound optimizations' (equalizer) I have not become happy. But in direct connection and with a good amplifier / good speakers, the device provides a very clean, not clinically cold but slightly warm sound with decent pressure in the bass range. I like it very much!
That the source display is only via differently colored LED is not really disturbing, since the operation is done exclusively via tab / phone.
Overall, very good device with slight drawbacks in the app (see disadvantages). Actually 4.5 stars.
Pro
- easy installation
- starts and switches quickly
- easy operation via Musiccast
- nicely finished, elegant
Contra
- no information about the running album (streaming, USB)
- no 'fast forward' on running tracks
6 out of 17 reviews
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