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Product Overview ............................................................................... 3
Web Configuration.............................................................................. 4
Ethernet Connection and Factory Reset ..................................... 5
Installation Overview ......................................................................... 6
Installation and First Time Setup .............................................7-12
Configuration ............................................................................... 13-14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................15
Audio Connection with MCA-Series Controllers ....................16
Additional Audio Connections .....................................................17
IR Learning .................................................................................... 18-19
Network Best Practices ....................................................................17
Technical Specifications ..................................................................18
Safety Instructions ..................................................................... 22-24
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................25
Product Overview
The MBX-AMP Wi-Fi Streaming Zone Amplifier is designed
to offer a simple-to-install and simple-to-configure
streaming media solution to add high quality streaming
audio anywhere in the home. Additionally, the advanced
TV integration features enable the MBX-AMP to share
speakers between your TV and your audio system easily
without having to use any additional hardware or control
system. Just use the included Infrared Sensor and quickly
teach the MBX-AMP your remote control's volume and mute
commands. It's that easy.
The MBX-AMP allows for expansion to up to 32 streaming
rooms of audio in a single installation with any combination
of other MBX-Series
streaming products from Russound.
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When paired with a Russound multi-room controller, system
expansion is possible up to 8 independent audio sources
and up to 48 total rooms of audio.
I addition to offering streaming audio from popular internet
sources, the MBX-AMP also offers streaming of local UPnP™-
compliant audio. In addition, a built-in USB port allows users
to connect an external flash drive or an externally-powered
USB hard drive for use as additional music sources.
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Features
• Connect your TV's digital audio output to improve your
TV's sound quality and to share your speakers with your
premium audio system.
• External IR Sensor included to use the MBX-AMP with your
current remote control for Volume/Mute commands• Built-
in AirPlay streaming with full metadata to iOS/Android apps
or XTSPlus touchscreens
• Built-in Chromecast for Audio support with full metadata
to iOS/Android apps or XTSPlus touchscreens
• Bluetooth Audio
• Hi-Res audio streaming support up to 24-bit/192 kHz
• USB for Flash or external USB Hard drive-based music
collections
• Digital (PCM) and Analog Stereo Inputs
• Digital or analog output
• Controllable with the MyRussound App and fully
compatible with the Russound XTSPlus in-wall touchscreen
• Bass, Treble, and Loudness settings available through the
MyRussound App
• Supports local favorites
• Onboard browser-based configuration, accessible from a
smartphone or tablet
• Mix and match with other MBX-Series
versatile system designs
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