Marantz Melody X M-CR612 (Black) is rated
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Marantz Melody X M-CR612 (Black)
Streaming Mini System EXC Speakers
£499
Enjoy all your favourite music streaming services in true hi-fi sound, with the Marantz Melody X MCR612.
All your music in one place
Featuring wi-fi, Bluetooth, Internet radio, HEOS and a huge range of built-in music services, the Melody X has you covered for streaming music. It goes much further, though. A CD player lets you keep on spinning your favourite discs. DAB and FM tuners let you listen off air. Finally, a wide collection of digital and analogue inputs make connecting up your other music sources a cinch.
Huge range of streaming options – including Apple AirPlay 2
When it comes to streaming music your way, the Melody X is ahead of the game. Apple AirPlay 2 is now standard and Amazon Prime Music, Spotify (Premium account required for full features), TIDAL, Napster and Deezer are all on board. There’s also TuneIn for Internet radio and Bluetooth music streaming.
Works with Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth
AirPlay 2 takes this popular wireless streaming format and makes it better. Controllable by simply asking Siri or using your Apple device, AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music and podcasts around your home – and all in perfect sync. Alternatively, use the Bluetooth connection for a direct stream from your smartphone or other device.
HEOS – multi-room magic
HEOS multi-room music systems connect together by dual-band Wi-Fi, making them easy to set up with your existing home network. Up to 32 HEOS units can be set up at one time, ensuring even the largest of homes are covered for multi-room music. With HEOS already built-in, the Melody X is ready to go as a single ‘zone’ without any further adaptors.
For music, just ask
With support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri, the Melody X has your request covered. Simply add an Alexa or Google Home device or use Apple AirPlay for effortless voice control of the basic functions.
Plays CDs
As a further bonus, the Melody X MCR612 features a built-in CD player. Marantz make some of the best CD players on the market, so it's little surprise to find this one plays CDs to a very high standard. For added flexibility, it will also play MP3 and WMA music files stored on disc.
DAB FM radio
Another very handy feature is the built in DAB/FM tuner radio. A choice of DAB and FM gives you access to a wide range of local and national stations. For ease of use, RDS (Radio Data System) is included on the FM tuner.
Connect your TV and games console - with two digital inputs
At the back of this versatile system you'll find two optical digital inputs and one RCA phono analogue pair. Perfect for connecting sources such as your TV, games console or set-top box, the Melody X improves the sound of much more than just your music. As a further bonus, it even works with your TV’s remote control – perfect for adjusting the volume or mute without having to use two remotes.
Twin speaker outputs with individual volume
For music in more than one room, the Melody X comes with speaker A/B outputs. With individual volume control for the second set of speakers, you can pump up the volume in your main room while keeping it at a lower level in the other - or vice versa.
Stylish simplicity
Compact and curvaceous, the Melody X is stylish yet not intrusive. For a sleek appearance, Marantz have limited the button count to a minimum. You can control the Melody X via the supplied remote control or by an app for your Smartphone (Apple or Android).
Hear all your music, at its best, with the Marantz Melody X MCR612.
All your music in one place
Featuring wi-fi, Bluetooth, Internet radio, HEOS and a huge range of built-in music services, the Melody X has you covered for streaming music. It goes much further, though. A CD player lets you keep on spinning your favourite discs. DAB and FM tuners let you listen off air. Finally, a wide collection of digital and analogue inputs make connecting up your other music sources a cinch.
Huge range of streaming options – including Apple AirPlay 2
When it comes to streaming music your way, the Melody X is ahead of the game. Apple AirPlay 2 is now standard and Amazon Prime Music, Spotify (Premium account required for full features), TIDAL, Napster and Deezer are all on board. There’s also TuneIn for Internet radio and Bluetooth music streaming.
Works with Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth
AirPlay 2 takes this popular wireless streaming format and makes it better. Controllable by simply asking Siri or using your Apple device, AirPlay 2 lets you effortlessly stream music and podcasts around your home – and all in perfect sync. Alternatively, use the Bluetooth connection for a direct stream from your smartphone or other device.
HEOS – multi-room magic
HEOS multi-room music systems connect together by dual-band Wi-Fi, making them easy to set up with your existing home network. Up to 32 HEOS units can be set up at one time, ensuring even the largest of homes are covered for multi-room music. With HEOS already built-in, the Melody X is ready to go as a single ‘zone’ without any further adaptors.
For music, just ask
With support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri, the Melody X has your request covered. Simply add an Alexa or Google Home device or use Apple AirPlay for effortless voice control of the basic functions.
Plays CDs
As a further bonus, the Melody X MCR612 features a built-in CD player. Marantz make some of the best CD players on the market, so it's little surprise to find this one plays CDs to a very high standard. For added flexibility, it will also play MP3 and WMA music files stored on disc.
DAB FM radio
Another very handy feature is the built in DAB/FM tuner radio. A choice of DAB and FM gives you access to a wide range of local and national stations. For ease of use, RDS (Radio Data System) is included on the FM tuner.
Connect your TV and games console - with two digital inputs
At the back of this versatile system you'll find two optical digital inputs and one RCA phono analogue pair. Perfect for connecting sources such as your TV, games console or set-top box, the Melody X improves the sound of much more than just your music. As a further bonus, it even works with your TV’s remote control – perfect for adjusting the volume or mute without having to use two remotes.
Twin speaker outputs with individual volume
For music in more than one room, the Melody X comes with speaker A/B outputs. With individual volume control for the second set of speakers, you can pump up the volume in your main room while keeping it at a lower level in the other - or vice versa.
Stylish simplicity
Compact and curvaceous, the Melody X is stylish yet not intrusive. For a sleek appearance, Marantz have limited the button count to a minimum. You can control the Melody X via the supplied remote control or by an app for your Smartphone (Apple or Android).
Hear all your music, at its best, with the Marantz Melody X MCR612.
Smart Features
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Smartphone control
Yes
Connectivity
Analogue Input
1
Audio Outputs
1
Bluetooth
Yes
Headphone Output
Yes
Optical Digital Inputs
2
Speaker Sets
2
Sub Output
Yes
Sub Output
Yes
USB Input
1
Wi-Fi Built In
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Audio
Frequency Response (Hz)
5 - 40,000
High Resolution Audio
Yes
Power Output
60 x 2 (6 ohms)
Power Output - Watts per CH
60 - 99
Tone Controls
Yes
Features
Internet Radio Services
Yes
Tuner Radio
DAB/FM
Energy Consumption
Power Consumption - Normal Use (W)
55
Power Consumption - Standby
0.3
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
280 x 111 x 303
Weight
Weight (KG)
3.4
Accessories
Remote Control
Yes
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Rated 5 out of
5
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Mini 1 from
Great items perfect
Bought these a couple of weeks ago and can’t fault them just what we were looking for thank u Tony for ur patience and knowledge
Date published: 2024-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Randhay1960 from
Great size n compact
Bought it a few days ago and pleased with the functionality
Date published: 2024-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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AndyMx5 from
Sounds great, looks great.
Had the Marantz for three weeks now and I am very pleased with my purchase. It was easy to set up using the quick start guide and is straightforward to operate. Mine has a Cambridge Alva turntable and Dali Spector 1 speakers connected.
It has a bit more punch than the old Denon system I was using before and the depth and tone is excellent for such a compact system.
A top choice if, like me, you only have a limited space but are looking for a great sound.
It looks great too.
Date published: 2024-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Zappa2001 from
Is what a fantastic powerful little music system
I bought a melody x and it sounds absolutely fantastic
Date published: 2024-03-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great Service
The service that we recieved at the Lichfield branch was first class sound unbiased advice from Bernie so helpful we really felt that it was important purchased exactly what we wanted a rare quality these days thanks again will cirtainly use your services in the future. ed
Date published: 2024-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mike fro34 from
Easy to use
Great service and great product. Easy to set and get going.
Date published: 2024-03-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andy686 from
Amazing sound and features
I bought this to replace an ageing, but high quality, separates system that I just don't have room for anymore.
I was not disappointed, the sound quality when paired with my Wharfdale speakers is right up there.
Very very pleased with my purchase and with the always excellent service from The Exeter branch.
Date published: 2024-03-11
Rated 4 out of
5
by
neh1uk from
Solid All in One HiFi With CD, Streaming, Opt In
Brought at 349 pounds - great price for a very capable compact all in one HiFi for the functionality.
--Bought in store with Chord Shawline X speaker cables, Chord Ohmic Banana Plugs and Monitor Audio Silver 50g 7th Gen on a deal from the team there.
--Only a small issue in that didn't get the best discount/discount in store from Richer Sounds - hence 4 stars overall.
--Noted after looking futher online if I used with the Gold VIP package offer that I would get a free set of headphones thrown in to give a better and cheaper deal.
--Phoned up the Southampton store and they corrected the issue on the phone without fuss - but would be nicer for Richer Sounds to make their deals slightly clearer to the staff so they can offer a better deal more often!
--Would still recommend Richer Sounds and the Southampton Staff for the great service and listening trial in store otherwise.
Overall
Connects well to my LG TV via the optical connector with no real perceptable audio delay.
Slightly bulky remote but I barely use the HiFI auto turns on with the optical input from the TV and once on can adjust most important funtions via the HEOS app.
Can also train your TV remote to trigger certain functions such as volume etc- very useful!
Looks are slightly dated versus some systems but I think it is relatively un-obtrusive in my setup on a stand and the brightness of the LCD display and the LED can be adjusted to suit.
Has some interesting functionality in having 2 pairs of speaker outputs as well as the ability to run multiroom audio via the app.
Enjoying the internet radio functionality built right in to the unit, alongiside the CD Player, 2 Opticial Inputs, Bluetooth (no LDAC or less lossy codecs though), streaming target for Spotify and some others as per the specs.
Look forward to getting a sub to use with this in the future as it has the capability to connect one.
Price wise was a very good deal for what it does, and replicated most functionality of more expensive non-CD streamer systems.
Pairs very well with Monitor Audio Silver 50g Speakers (also brought from Richer Sounds!)
Upgrading from a Sony SMT-CX7B which has is a similarly well connected system
--The Marantz lacks a USB-B Audio input and Chromecast Functionality, Only has AirPlay and Direct Casting form Spotify, Tidal etc.
--Whilst not dealbrakers, I would have wanted to see Chromecast included at least as allows audio streaming without extra compression from other apps such as BBC Sounds.
--As it has a 2nd optical in you can grab a Chromecast Audio secondhand and connect in as a Chromecast target powered via the rear USB port to replicate this.
--The Marantz HEOS paired app is better than Sony Music Centre
Date published: 2024-03-09
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