Russound MBX-PRE

Name: MBX-PRE
Brand: Russound
SKU: 0612934537226
Price: 699.0 EUR
Availability: BackOrder

Specifications and features

Overview

The MBX-PRE streamer is designed to provide an easy-to-install and configure high-quality audio streaming solution. The unit can be used as a local source of stereo audio streaming or provide a single audio stream to a larger multi-room home system via its analog line-level and digital coaxial/optical outputs. By combining multiple MBX units, it is possible to set up a streaming system with up to 32 audio zones within a single installation.

In addition to streaming audio from the most popular Internet sources, the MBX-PRE also offers streaming of UPnP™ compatible files. Plus, a built-in USB port allows users to connect any compatible (and self-powered) external device to make it an additional music source. The MBX-PRE is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, the MyRussound App (available for iOS and Android devices), and the XTSplus keypad.

What the press says

Russound confirms its mastery of multiroom audio with this new line of effective connected products. The MBX-AMP and MBX-PRE are not only capable of creating an autonomous network for audio distribution throughout the entire house. They can also be easily integrated with and controlled by a third-party system. Or they can be combined with an existing Russound wired multiroom controller to provide it with new functionalities. The ability to control the MBX streamers from anywhere using the Russound app, Google app, wall panel, or voice commands, and to seamlessly switch between them, is a nice feature. Finally, Chromecast and AirPlay allow them to be included in multi-brand audio environments.

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Russound confirme sa maîtrise du multiroom avec cette nouvelle gamme connectée efficace. Les MBX-AMP et MBX-PRE ne sont pas seulement capables de créer un réseau autonome de diffusion audio dans toute la maison. Ils peuvent facilement être intégrés et pilotés par un système tiers. Ou encore être associés à une centrale multiroom filaire Russound existante pour lui apporter de nouvelles fonctionnalités. La possibilité de piloter les streamers MBX depuis n’importe où, appli Russound/appli Google/dalle murale/vocal et de passer sans contrainte de l’un à l’autre est appréciable. Enfin, Chromecast et AirPlay permettent de les inclure dans des environnements audio multimarques.

Documentation

User manual Documentation (brochure)

Technical Specifications

Audio

Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
High-resolution audio streaming up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
Supported file formats:
- MP3 (constant bit rate CBR, variable bit rate VBR)
- WAV (8, 16-bit)
- OGG Vorbis
- FLAC (8, 16-bit)
- AAC, AAC+ (support up to 24-bit / 192 kHz)
Digital (PCM) and analog stereo inputs
Digital or analog output (analog output configurable as fixed or variable)
Bass, treble, and volume settings available via the Russound app

Connections

Audio outputs:
- Analog stereo RCA
- Digital optical
- Line-level audio output: 2 V RMS
Audio inputs:
- 3.5 mm analog stereo audio
- Digital optical
- USB 2.0 port (media playback)
Communication ports:
- Ethernet RJ45 10 / 100 Base-T
- Wi-Fi: 802.11ac standard, dual-band
- Bluetooth audio support
Trigger output: 12 V DC at 100 mA

Wireless streaming and connectivity

Built-in AirPlay 2 streaming with full metadata to iOS / Android apps or XTS7 touchscreens
Google Cast integration for audio support with full metadata to iOS / Android apps or XTS7 touchscreens
Bluetooth audio
Music collections on USB flash drive or external USB hard drive

Control and integration

Controllable via the Russound app, the IPK-1 keypad, and the XTS7 in-wall touchscreen
Can be integrated (as a source) with a Russound SMZ or MCA series controller, or used standalone (as a zone) with any brand of amplifier or receiver
Can be combined with other MBX series components for flexible system designs
Built-in browser-based configuration, accessible from a smartphone or tablet