DTS has announced that the McIntosh RS200 and Arcam rPlay now support AirPlay 2, as well as Alexa.
The McIntosh RS200 is a high-end all-in-one wireless speaker system designed to compete with the likes of the Naim mu-so and Devialet Phantom …
The McIntosh RS200 also supports DLNA, aptX (HD and Low Latency), AAC and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as audio-only HDMI, optical, USB-B, and 3.5mm wired inputs.
The RS200 offers 650 Watts of total power that is delivered to 8 drivers consisting of (2) 4” x 6” woofers, (4) 2” midranges and (2) ¾” tweeters. In addition, a subwoofer output is included to connect an external powered subwoofer to further enhance low frequencies.
It costs a cool $3000.
The Arcam rPlay is a Wi-Fi audio streamer that connects to your existing hi-fi system, supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz streams, costing $600.
How many other Play-Fi products it will come to is as yet unknown. DTS, the company behind the system, says only that ‘additional products [will] be announced this year.’ But with more than 200 Play-Fi compatible products available, it could potentially see AirPlay 2 enjoy far greater reach than at present.
AirPlay 2 is also available via a firmware update on the latest Samsung smart TVs, with Sony, LG, and Vizio TVs also getting support for selected models.
Audio brands to offer AirPlay 2 speakers include Bowers & Wilkins, Bose, and Yamaha.
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