Audiophile Sound, Exquisite Design

The WXC-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, soundbars, 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 WXC-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.

Superior Audio Technology

Yamaha’s relentless pursuit of sonic purity is clearly evident in the engineering of the WXC-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 WXC-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 Processing provides a deeper, richer low-end sound — great for use with compact or in-wall speakers. Direct playback mode allows you to playback high-resolution audio sources just as they are, without any processing.

Player Mode

If you want to adjust volume from a connected Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver, the WXC-50 allows you to turn off "preamp" mode and use the device as a network audio player. Switching to "player" mode bypasses the volume control and any processing, allowing direct playback of high-resolution audio.

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 WXC-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 WXC-50 supports professional-grade features including:

• Wired Ethernet port
• Wireless off switch
• Optical and analog inputs
• Digital optical and coax outputs
• Subwoofer out
• Trigger in/out
• Remote in

Convenient Connectivity with Select Yamaha Hi-Fi Amplifiers

The WXC-50 provides a convenient way to connect with select Yamaha Hi-Fi amplifiers that have main in and trigger inputs. When connected in the manner shown here, the Hi-Fi amplifier’s system power can be turned on and the volume can be controlled via the MusicCast app.

Features

• High-performance design with premium audio components
• Extremely versatile control and connectivity options
• Access to your music library, Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer 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