Yamaha
WXA-50 MusicCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier
Elevate your audio experience with the Yamaha WXA-50 MusicCast Wireless Streaming Amplifier. This compact amplifier seamlessly integrates with your existing speakers, transforming them into a smart audio system. Stream music wirelessly from various services, internet radio, or your personal library via Wi-Fi. Enjoy high-resolution audio and expand your system with MusicCast multiroom capabilities. Its sleek, versatile design fits horizontally or vertically, discreetly enhancing any room. Effortlessly control your entire music collection with the intuitive MusicCast app, bringing convenience and superior sound to your home.
$599.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
588
/ 704
#588 in Audio & Video Receivers
Price vs Category Average
-77%
Below average
Rated Output Power
1052420200.062
/ watt x ( ohms, Hz- kHz, % THD, -ch driven)
Who it's for
- Robust Multi-Room Ecosystem (MusicCast)
- Compact and Versatile Design
- High-Resolution Audio Support and Flexibility
Who should skip it
- Moderate Power Output
- Limited On-Unit Display and Controls
- Reliance on Proprietary App for Setup
Key Specs
Rated Output Power
105 watt x 2 (4 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2-ch driven)
Maximum Output Power
2 x 90 watt @6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 channel driven
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.02 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
110 dB (Opt/Net/USB/Bluetooth® in) / 98 dB (AUX in)
Dimensions
8 3/8” W x 2” H x 9 5/8” D
Weight
4.28 lbs.
Standby Power Consumption
1.8 Watt
Supported File Formats
MP3, WMA, MPEG4 AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD
Features
- Stream music wirelessly with MusicCast
- Supports high-resolution audio playback
- Compact and versatile design
- Bluetooth and AirPlay connectivity
- Effortless control via MusicCast app
- Access vast music services and internet radio
- Multiroom audio system integration
- One-touch music access
What customers say
The Yamaha WXA50 earns high praise for its compact design and impressive sound quality, effectively powering passive speakers with clarity. Users value its robust digital connectivity, establishing it as a central hub for streaming music via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and AirPlay. A key strength is its seamless integration into the MusicCast multiroom ecosystem, offering cohesive whole-home audio. While the hardware excels, some users report minor frustrations with the MusicCast application's intuitiveness and occasional connectivity hiccups. Overall, the WXA50 is highly regarded for modernizing existing speaker setups, delivering a compelling mix of performance, features, and aesthetic appeal within the Yamaha family.
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