The Sound of One Hand Clapping…
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issue you had with your RS150. Currently, the McIntosh Connect app only supports the C55 and C2800 preamplifiers. The RS150 does not require any dedicated control app. Instead, it has a variety of built-in casting technologies such as Spotify® Connect, TIDAL® Connect, Apple® AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth®, Chromecast, and Roon Ready, letting you easily stream to the RS150 from your smart devices.
Will only allow one product to connect
Response from developer
We’re sorry you’ve experienced difficulty linking additional preamps; McIntosh Connect does support use with multiple products simultaneously. To link additional devices with the app, tap the name of your preamp at the top of the screen to access the device selection page; this can be found just below the McIntosh logo. From there, you should see an entry for each preamp you’ve already linked. At the bottom of this list, tap the ‘+’ button to set up a new device. Once you’ve set up your other device(s), you can return to this device selection page at any time to access any device you’ve previously linked.
Anything for RS150 or RS250
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback. Currently, the McIntosh Connect app only supports the C55 and C2800 preamplifiers.
Works fairly well, needs polish
You can’t disconnect it from WiFi using the iOS app, or at least I couldn’t. I had to factory reset my C2800 and delete the product from the app, then set it all up again.
Some of the menus aren’t very intuitive. For example, it would be ideal to have a master volume control available at all times, regardless of which section you’re in. Tabbing around to change the volume while using the source control menu is a little cumbersome.
It’d be nice to be able to rename inputs from the app instead of the front panel. I kind of expected that to be a feature, as it would make renaming considerably easier, but I suppose that was my fault.
I know it’s probably asking a lot, but — at least for an iPad or other tablet — it would be really cool to have a “virtual output meter”. Doesn’t have to be perfect, or perfectly in line with the meters on the unit itself… but a lot of the fun of McIntosh is seeing meters swing. Seeing one on the app (like the old AP1 player) would be the icing on the cake.
I realize that this is the first (public) release, but I think there’s room for improvement. All said though, well done McIntosh!
