Marantz NR1200 with Project Debut Carbon DC & Wharfedale Diamond 220 (Black)

”Marantz builds the Swiss Army knife of amplifiers.” ’AV Forums’ – Highly Recommended.

A stereo receiver that’s loaded with features, not bulk
Top quality stereo sound, with all the features you’d find in a high-spec AV receiver, the Marantz SR1200 delivers the best in stereo. With its compact casing, it’s also easier to accommodate than many receivers and even stereo amps – especially when you take into account adding a separate network streamer, too.

Compact height
Standing just 105mm tall, it's around half the height of many rival receivers and amps. This not only makes it easier on the eye but also allows it to be slotted in where many other receivers simply won't fit.

Marantz sound
With cabinets full of trophies for their award-winning hi-fi products, Marantz are one of the leading audio manufacturers. With its powerful 75 watt amp, the NR1200 easily lives up to this with immersive, room-filling sound. Separate left and right circuits plus a discrete output both aid clarity and help reduce distortion to the lowest levels.

Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, DLNA and built-in wi-fi for the complete networking experience
With both Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 connectivity it's easy to connect up all your smartphones, tablets and compatible lap/desktops and stream music wirelessly. The NR1200 also comes with wi-fi, Internet radio and DLNA. Simply connect to your home network via Ethernet or wi-fi and access thousands of Internet radio sites via vTuner as well as subscription services such as Spotify Connect (Premium Spotify account required). DLNA compatibility lets you stream from other sources such as your laptop or NAS drive.

HEOS built-in - for the finest multi-room audio
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 NR1200 is ready to go as a single 'zone' without any further adaptors.

Control it all with the HEOS app
Once you've set up your HEOS speaker system, you can stream music effortlessly via the dedicated HEOS app. Available for Apple iOS, Android and Amazon Kindle, the app not only lets you stream your stored music but also Internet radio services and popular streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal, Napster and Deezer.

Connect more – including a turntable
As well as five HDMI inputs, the NR1200 has a wide range of connectivity. Both optical and coaxial digital inputs are ideal for connecting older devices or upgrading the sound from a compatible CD/Network player. Three analogue inputs are perfect for Hi-Fi components, with the dedicated MM phono input ideal for plugging in a turntable.

Voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri devices
Controlling a sophisticated receiver like this can be daunting, which is why Marantz have made it compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri devices. Simply download the HEOS Home Entertainment Skill app and then just ask Alexa or the Google Assistant to perform basic functions. Using the Apple Home App, Siri voice control from your Apple iOS device brings added functionality over AirPlay 2 – including grouping devices.

Gather all your music together in one, top-sounding hub, with the Marantz NR1200.

”The latest version of the long-running Debut remains a winner. Recommended.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.

Better by design
The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon has been a long-running, iconic choice; and for good reason. Continuously improved over the years, the design has and continues to offer the best sound quality for the money – pure and simple. With the Debut Carbon DC version, you get Pro-Ject’s legendary carbon fibre tonearm, an award-winning Ortofon cartridge and the brilliantly engineered Debut Carbon turntable with an ultra-precise, DC power supply.

DC power supply for ultimate speed stability
Featuring a DC power supply, the Debut Carbon DC maintains speed stability for perfect pitch, without vibration. Together with the decoupled motor, this gives your music a purity and freedom from distortion that’s top of the class. Listen to a piano or vocalist and you hear a truthful rendition, without any of the ‘wobble’ that can afflict some turntables.

Carbon fibre tonearm
Another key feature with the Debut Carbon DC is the addition of a carbon fibre tonearm tube. Usually only found on much more expensive turntables, a carbon fibre tonearm tube provides significant benefits to the sound quality. Being stiffer than steel, the tonearm is more rigid. This helps convey the music more accurately, as there's also reduced arm resonance. In short, the music sounds tighter, punchier and more detailed than before.

Ortofon 2M cartridge included
Matching the quality of the deck and tonearm, the Debut Carbon DC is supplied with the award-winning Ortofon 2M Red cartridge. Usually priced at around £100 on its own, this top quality cartridge ensures a high standard of connection with your records. The highly polished, tipped elliptical diamond gives excellent tracking without causing excessive wear to your vinyl.

Sleek yet practical styling
With its gloss black plinth, the Debut Carbon DC has a premium appearance that rivals much more expensive decks. The dust lid and isolating feet make it practical, too, letting you place the deck more freely than you would otherwise.

For quality vinyl replay, pure and simple, there's nothing to beat the Debut Carbon DC at this price.

"Want to know what the best sounding budget speakers on the market are? Easy, its Wharfedales brand-new Diamond 220s." What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision magazine, 5-star review.

The legend continues
It was back in 1981 when the Wharfedale Diamond first redefined expectations of small speakers. The original model proved that a small speaker didn't necessarily need to sound 'small', that a budget speaker could sound full-bodied without being intrusive. The latest Diamond 220 follows on from the highly successful 121 model and has already received an excited response.

New cabinet for improved sound
New to the Wharfedale Diamond 220 is a sandwich cabinet design. Rather than the simple chipboard and MDF used by the previous Diamond 121, the new 220 uses particle board sandwiched by MDF on either side. This gives superb rigidity and damping properties, helping to further reduce the already low levels of distortion. A further benefit is the smooth MDF construction provides a cleaner surface for the veneer; meaning a smoother finish all round.

Ported design
Also new is the gloss finished baffle, making the speakers far more pleasing to the eye. As before, the 220 ports the bass via an integral plinth, rather than the more usual front or rear holes. This not only provides a more efficient and even bass output but also makes the speaker easier to place: you don't have to take wall positioning into account.

New drive units, class-leading sound
The bass driver is formed from woven Kevlar with ribs for added rigidity, but has a revised magnet system for tighter control of the sound. Vocals still sound incredibly realistic, and the bass is upbeat and never lags. At the other end of the scale the treble unit is surrounded by a deeply dished waveguide. This helps to improve the imaging and 'width' of sound, making it easier to pick out individual instruments, as well as providing loads of detail. Put together, the overall sound quality is still fantastically well-balanced.

With its latest upgrades the Wharfedale Diamond 220 has truly come of age. If ever there was an argument for evolution over revolution in speaker design, a listen to the Diamond 220 proves the case for the former - and then some!