Magnat MC400

The Magnat MC400 is an all-in-one stereo amplifier designed to bring together several music sources in a single unit. It integrates a CD, CD-R and CD-RW player compatible with MP3 and WMA, an FM and DAB/DAB+ tuner, as well as an aptX HD Bluetooth receiver and access to network streaming. This configuration covers vinyl, CD, digital radio and high-resolution audio without the need for multiple devices.

Output power reaches 2 x 60 W into 4 ohms and 2 x 40 W into 8 ohms, with total harmonic distortion below 1.0% across the 20 Hz to 20 kHz range, while peak power rises to 2 x 100 W at 1 kHz into 4 ohms thanks to bipolar power transistors. Frequency response extends from 10 Hz to 80 kHz, and the stated signal-to-noise ratio of 98 dB reflects a well-controlled noise floor. The 24-bit / 192 kHz DAC and Hi-Res Audio certification round off this sound quality-focused architecture.

Connectivity is particularly generous: MM phono input, HDMI ARC input, coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs, two RCA stereo line inputs with REC output, mono SUB pre-out, USB-A port for playback of files up to 8 GB, aerial socket and headphone output. Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, along with network streaming via Ethernet and Wi-Fi, allow for wireless playback and integration into a multiroom system.

This type of amplifier is aimed at users wishing to bring together a turntable, CD, DAB/FM radio and network streaming around a compact hi-fi system, without multiplying units or cabling. The all-in-one format is particularly suited to a living room setup where space and simplicity of connection are priorities, while still offering enough inputs to connect a television via HDMI ARC or a subwoofer via the pre-out.