Yamaha Electronics Corporation has introduced its expandable wireless music system, known as MusicCast2 Network Music System. Powered by WIFI technology, the Yamaha MusicCast2 has the ability to distribute audio to around 32 rooms from a vast array of sources. It also supports Rhapsody digital music streaming service, Internet Radio and computers. It also streams music from Network Attached Storage Devices.

MusicCast2 also supports iTunes AAC files via TwonkyMedia server software. The TwonkyMedia server software is packed with MCX-RC 100 Network Music commander. It also supports music from iPod and Bluetooth devices.

There are three components to MusicCAST2:
Yamaha MusicCAST2 MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander ($499)
Yamaha MusicCAST2 MCX-P200 Pre-amp Network Music Player ($399)
Yamaha MusicCAST2 MCX-A300 Amplified Network Music Player ($399)

The Yamaha MusicCast2 features a 3.5” color LCD screen, touch pad and intuitive GUI. Hence, the customers can easily view display zones, album art, song titles and other details.

The Yamaha MusicCast2 Network Music system also supports MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander, which works as a multi-zone remote control for the Yamaha RX-Z7 and RX-V3900 receivers. The Network Music Commander can also turn on the A/V receivers, browse and navigate content.

The MCX-A300 Network Music Player brings high quality music. It plays music from the Rhapsody online music and Internet radio. It is compatible with MP3, WMA, PRO, and AAC, Apple FairPlay DRM, FLAC and WAV audio formats.

The MCX-P200 Network Music Player is a pre-amp component. It extends set up flexibility. It supports TV setup box, Blu-ray/DVD player by means of MCX-RC100 Commander’s GUI.

The YDS-11 iPod docks and YBA-10 Bluetooth receivers ensure smooth connectivity to iPods and Bluetooth devices. It provides subwoofers.

Each MusicCAST2 component can be purchased separately, or as a start-up package (MusicCAST2 Zone Pack 2A at $1199) which includes one MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander and two MCX-A300 Network Music Players.