Take your music streaming to luxurious new heights with McIntosh’s $4,000 DS200 Streaming DACAmerican audio company McIntosh has announced the DS200, a streaming DAC packed with a range of built-in casting technologies to stream your music.
At its core, the DS200 boasts a next-generation Quad Balanced 8-channel, 32-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) designed to deliver “huge dynamic range and low distortion” for pristine sound reproduction.

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Billed as the “ultimate solution for music enthusiasts who demand the perfect blend of high-end audio quality and seamless streaming capabilities”, the DS200 supports an impressive array of wireless technologies, including Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and Google Cast. It is also a Roon Ready endpoint device for use with the Roon music player.
On the Bluetooth side, the DS200 is compatible with the standard SBC and AAC codecs, as well as aptX HD. There’s even support for the less-common aptX Low Latency.
No extra apps are needed to control the DS200 — you can stream your favourite tunes directly to the unit from your smart device. For those who prefer wired connections, the DS200 also features eight digital inputs, allowing you to hook up other audio components like a CD player or tuner.
True to McIntosh’s promise of “luxury listening”, the DS200 delivers high-res audio, with USB input supporting DSD512 and DXD up to 384kHz, and coax and optical inputs decoding up to 24-bit/192kHz. The HDMI (ARC) input also enhances your TV audio, outperforming typical TV speakers or soundbars. Plus, it converts Dolby and DTS multi-channel formats into pristine two-channel audio for top-notch playback. The DS200 can also serve as a preamplifier in an all-digital system.
And unlike McIntosh’s previous streamers, the DS200 is a cast-to streamer, which means it doesn’t store music on a hard drive, eliminating a potential point of failure.
Priced at a hefty $4,000, the DS200 doesn’t just impress with its sound – it also stands out visually. The unit showcases McIntosh’s classic style with a sleek black glass front faceplate, rotary control knobs, an illuminated logo, and custom-machined aluminum end caps, making it a striking addition to any audio setup.

The DS200 marks the company’s first release since it was acquired by Bose in 2024.
Learn more at McIntosh Labs.
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