iEAST MDS53 Dante Audio-over-IP Stream Source – Yellow

Step into the future of networked high-fidelity audio with the all-new MDS53 Dante Audio-over-IP Stream Source. Engineered for commercial AV integration, high-end residential distributed systems, and modern studio environments, this compact yet versatile component functions as an uncompromised network audio bridge. Its centerpiece is native Dante integration, letting you route crystal-clear, ultra-low-latency digital audio directly into network-switched distributed systems over standard Ethernet, with convenient Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support to eliminate external power clutter.

Acoustically, the MDS53 offers true 1:1 native sampling rate decoding up to 192kHz/24-bit, anchored by the critically acclaimed ESS SABRE32 ESS9018 DAC chip for exceptional dynamic range and near-zero jitter. Input flexibility is superb: ingest local television audio via HDMI ARC or connect legacy media sources via the analog Line In. For downstream processing, it features simultaneous coaxial and optical digital outputs. Built on the powerful iEAST MRM architecture, users can instantly stream via AirPlay 2, DLNA, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, or integrate voice controls like Siri. Designed for continuous operation, it includes extensive smart home integration via RS232, TCP/IP, and Infrared (IR) protocols, all engineered into a modular chassis where two units sit perfectly side-by-side in a standard 1U rack space.

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