Connect the music, expand the enjoyment

This Wi-Fi-enabled streaming speaker is so compact you can put it just about anywhere for instant listening. It’s compatible with MusicCast, a new system that lets you connect devices such as AV receivers and desktop audio equipment via your home’s wireless network to deliver music whenever and wherever you like.

The WX-030 is equipped with the latest Bluetooth technology, making wireless operation more convenient than ever. You can stream music from the WX-030 to Bluetooth headphones for private listening or to Bluetooth speakers.

Two WX-030 units can be paired via the MusicCast app to function as left and right channel speakers, providing stereo sound for a wider listening area.

The amazing sound is thanks to the two-way speaker design coupled with Yamaha’s DSP magic. A large passive radiator is the secret ingredient that enables deep bass to be produced from such a compact unit, while the onboard Music Enhancer smoothing out the stretched-out highs and muddled mids associated with over-compressed MP3 files. High-quality formats such as WAV, FLAC and ALAC are also fully supported. From pop to rock—everything sounds as it should.

The clean, simple design of the speaker allows it to fit right in, and its compact size makes it perfect for use in the kitchen or by the bedside, for instance. You can even mount it on a wall. A single touchsensitive button switches the speaker on, opening up infinite ways to enjoy your WX-030 wireless speaker.

Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to operate the speaker and change settings quickly and easily. The same Controller app functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast-compatible devices too.

£199

The WXC-50 is a new-concept audio component that goes beyond conventional audio thinking. It let you access a wide variety of audio content such as music from streaming services or stored on a smartphone, and enjoy high quality sound and style thanks to the ability to network with Yamaha’s exclusive MusicCast multi-room audio system. High functionality and performance bring you musical enjoyment just the way you want it.

The WXC-50 is compatible with all types of music sources and services, such as streaming services. Provided with various types of terminals for connecting a TV, CD player, computer and other AV equipment, you’ll be able to enjoy music from around the world throughout your home from just one component.

The simple design creates a stylish musical space and integrates beautifully with your audio system. With a high quality metal body and cool two-tone colouring, Yamaha’s fastidiousness extends to the exterior, for a completely enjoyable listening experience.

Only 214 mm (8-3/8") wide, the compact body fits neatly in any space without drawing attention to itself. You can chose any convenient location, placing it horizontally or vertically, on its own or with other audio components.

Connect the WXC-50 to a Yamaha amplifier equipped with MAIN IN and Trigger In terminals and you can use it to control system power and volume. Using the WXC-50’s remote control or app makes system operation more convenient.

Thanks to Yamaha’s superior sound processing technologies, you’ll enjoy great sound from all your music sources — no matter what their quality, or your listening environment, or the kind of speakers you’re using. When listening to audio from smartphones or other compressed sources, the Compressed Music Enhancer greatly improves the sound at all frequency levels. Volume-adaptive EQ automatically adjusts the bass / treble balance according to the volume level. Advanced Bass Extension provides a deeper, richer low-end sound — it’s great for compact or in-wall speakers. And a Direct Mode allows you to play back high-resolution audio sources just as they are without any processing.

The WXC-50 reaps the benefits of Yamaha’s advanced audio technologies and circuit designs. The preamp circuitry, for example, minimises digital jitter and uses the same high performance ESS DAC that is found in high-end AV receivers. Yamaha’s proprietary power supply ground configuration, called DAC on Pure Ground, ensures that the power supply will never negatively affect sound quality. The 48-bit digital volume control provides much greater precision and quality that conventional digital or analogue controls. In addition, a highly rigid, metal chassis supplies the stability necessary for powerful, clear music reproduction.

The WXC-50 supports a wide range of high resolution formats, including DSD 5.6 MHz, FLAC and WAV, AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit, and ALAC (Apple Lossless) 96 kHz / 24-bit for iTunes. Whether from a music download site or from music streaming services, you can enjoy the full benefits of high resolution sound sources, for a feeling like you’re right inside a concert hall.

If you want to adjust the volume from the Hi-Fi amp or AV receiver, the WXC-50 allows you to turn off PRE AMP mode and use the device as a simple network audio player. Switching to Player mode bypasses the volume and any processing for direct playback of high-resolution audio.

• Use with non-MusicCast amp or receiver to enjoy streaming music or a true MusicCast system
• Compatible with all types of music sources and services, such as streaming services
• MusicCast App for easy operation. The app lets you control other MusicCast-compatible components
• One push play — Pressing any button turns the unit on and initiates playback of the previously selected source
• Retro modern and superior quality
• 48-bit digital volume control is far greater than the input signal bit resolution, achieving high quality control
• Supports DSD 5.6 MHz and FLAC / WAV / AIFF 192 kHz / 24-bit for high resolution reproduction
• Compact body only 214 mm (8-3/8") wide fits in any convenient location, can be used horizontally or vertically.
• Easy installation - Suitable size for 1U rack with a width of 214 mm (8-3/8") and height of 42 mm (1-5/8") (without feet).
• Low standby power consumption: 1.8 W
• Seamless linkage to Yamaha amp with MAIN IN and Trigger In terminals for control of system power and volume.
• Player mode — turn off Pre Amp mode and use the device as a simple network audio player

£299