MELODY X*

MCR612 Stereo amplituner CD with DAB+ and internet radio

Engineered and extensively tuned by a team drawing on more than 65 years of hi-fi expertise, the Melody X provides exceptional performance for your audio collection. It has been designed with the modern audiophile in mind and crafted with superior materials that elevate the audio quality to levels that transcend this network CD receiver’s small footprint.

Featuring four channels of high-efficiency, low-distortion digital audio amplification, you can easily configure the Melody X to drive two pairs of loudspeakers with independent volume control for each pair. Alternatively configure it to drive a single pair of speakers in audiophile bi-amping mode or in unique PBTL Mode with double the output power. Additionally, the Melody X is fully compatible with almost every even demanding speakers, including 4-ohm models.

Fully optimised to reproduce the best audio performance possible, the compact signal paths reduce distortion and improve sound.

Built-in HEOS technology lets you enjoy your favourite digital music controlled via an intuitive app – stream music from Spotify, TuneIn Internet Radio, Sound Cloud, Tidal, Napster, Deezer or your local music files. With additional HEOS components such as the HEOS speaker range or other HEOS-capable receivers, easily play all of your music in one room or many. You can also stream audio from any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV, perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources.

• Power and connectivity to suit your audio preference: PBTL Mode 60 W x 2ch (6 Ω), or 4x 30 W for speaker A/B with individual volume setting
• Plays CD, WMA/MP3 (CD-R/RW) and features an FM/AM and DAB+ tuner: No matter how you listen, enjoy your music with elevated Marantz sound
• Stream music from your favourite sources: Play songs from TuneIn, Internet Radio, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, TIDAL, and from your smartphone via AirPlay 2, Bluetooth
• Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice agents: Use your voice to control the Melody X
• High-performance, high-resolution audio playback for network and USB: Supports WAV/FLAC/ALAC 192 kHz / 24 bit, DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz and Gapless playback (WAV/FLAC/ALAC, DSD)
• Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band support: Improved network stability even in Wi-Fi-crowded homes
• Includes two digital optical inputs for your TV or digital device: The Melody X automatically detects the signal input from your TV and outputs an improved audio experience
• Works with your TV remote: Program the Melody X to work with your TV remote and easily adjust volume up, volume down, mute and source selection