MBX-PRE Wi-Fi Streaming Audio Player

The Russound MBX-PRE is a high-performance Wi-Fi streaming audio player designed to deliver high-quality music streaming to residential and commercial audio systems. Supporting AirPlay 2, Chromecast for Audio, Bluetooth, and high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, this versatile media player provides seamless access to wireless music streaming and locally stored audio collections.

Designed for both standalone and multi-room installations, the MBX-PRE connects to compatible amplifiers, receivers, and distributed audio controllers through analog stereo, digital coaxial, and optical audio outputs. It supports expansion to up to 32 streaming rooms when combined with compatible MBX-Series products, or up to 48 rooms when integrated with compatible multi-room controllers. Its USB connectivity, flexible audio inputs, and convenient app-based control make it an excellent solution for whole-home entertainment and professional audio distribution.

Key Features:

• High-Resolution Audio Streaming: Supports audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz for detailed, high-quality sound reproduction.

• Built-In AirPlay 2: Enables wireless audio streaming from compatible Apple devices with metadata display.

• Chromecast for Audio Support: Allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices and applications.

• Bluetooth Audio Connectivity: Supports wireless music playback from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers.

• Multi-Room Audio Expansion: Supports up to 32 streaming rooms when combined with compatible MBX-Series products.

• Whole-Home Audio Integration: Expands to up to 48 rooms and eight independent sources with compatible multi-room controllers.

• Flexible Audio Connections: Features analog stereo, digital coaxial, and optical outputs for integration with audio equipment.

• USB Music Playback: Supports external USB flash drives and externally powered USB hard drives for local music collections.

• Network Audio Streaming: Plays compatible UPnP audio content from local network music libraries.

• Smart Audio Control: Compatible with the MyRussound app and XTS 5.5-inch wall-mounted touchscreen.