Russound MBX-PRE Wi-Fi Streaming Audio Player

The MBX-PRE Streaming Audio Player is designed to offer a simple-to-install and simple-to-configure streaming media solution to add high quality streaming audio content to any audio system. The MBX-PRE can be used as a single stereo audio streaming source for a single room, or supply a single audio stream to a larger whole-house system through its easy-to-use analog line-level/digital (coax/optical) outputs.

The MBX-PRE allows for expansion to up to 32 streaming rooms of audio in a single installation with any combination of other MBX-Series streaming products from Russound. When paired with a Russound multi-room controller, system expansion is possible up to 8 independent audio sources and up to 48 total rooms of audio.

In addition to offering streaming audio from popular internet sources, the MBX-PRE also offers streaming of local UPnP^™ compliant audio.
In addition, a built-in USB port allows users to connect an external flash drive or an externally powered USB hard drive for use as additional music sources.

• Independent streaming audio player
• Built-in AirPlay 2 streaming with full metadata to iOS/Android apps or XTS7 touchscreens
• Built-in Chromecast for Audio support with full metadata to iOS/Android apps or XTS7 touchscreens
• Bluetooth Audio
• Hi-Res audio streaming support up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• USB for Flash or external USB Hard drive-based music collections
• Digital (PCM) and Analog Stereo Inputs
• Digital or analog output (analog output configurable as fixed or variable)
• Can be integrated (as a source) with a Russound MCA-66 or MCA-88 controller or standalone (as a zone) when used with any brand of amplifier or receiver
• Controllable with the Russound App and fully compatible with the Russound XTS7 in-wall touchscreen
• Bass, Treble, and Loudness settings available through the Russound App
• Supports local favorites
• Onboard browser-based configuration, accessible from a smartphone or tablet
• Mix and match with other MBX-Series components for versatile system designs