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MAC-1 Streamer

$2,495 USD

Wood-finished Midwest Audio Concepts audio processor and headphones on a wooden coffee table in a cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and bookshelf.

High-Performance Digital Streamer & DAC

The MAC-1 is a premium digital music streamer designed for listeners who already own an amplifier and want exceptional streaming performance and DAC clarity in a handcrafted hardwood enclosure.

Built around the ESS ES9038Q2M DAC and powered by Raspberry Pi 5 + Volumio, the MAC-1 delivers detailed, musical playback without harshness or fatigue.

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• Handcrafted solid hardwood enclosure (Danish oil finish)

• ESS ES9038Q2M DAC (Hyperstream II architecture)

• Smooth, accurate, non-fatiguing sound

• Raspberry Pi 5 + Volumio

• Spotify, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, YouTube Music

• Bluetooth connectivity

• FLAC, ALAC, MP3, DSD, AAC support

• NVMe SSD internal expansion

• Designed for existing amplifier systems

• Auto-detects 16/24-bit PCM & DSD DoP

• Dual NJM 2114 op-amps (9V I/V stage)

• High-quality analog output stage

• Low noise, excellent linearity

• Tuned for realism, not clinical sharpness

Internal SSD Expansion

• Fast. Silent. Integrated.

• Install an NVMe SSD internally for high-resolution playback without external drives or NAS systems.

• Perfect for large WAV, FLAC and DSD libraries.

Who Is This For?

• Audiophiles with existing amplifiers

• Listeners upgrading from entry-level streamers

• Systems focused on DAC accuracy and clarity

• Clean, minimalist setups

Experience streaming without compromise

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