Marantz X - MCR612 HiFi Amplifier, Bluetooth Receiver with CD-Player, DAB+ Radio, Music Streaming, HEOS Multiroom, AirPlay 2, Google Assistant/Siri/Alexa Compatible, 2 TV-inputs - Black

Like:* Sound quality - so much better than my other Denon system that's more than twice the price.* Ability to connect to local music server, streaming services e.g. Spotify, amazon music etc., Bluetooth for phone streaming, internet radio... and it has a CD player (if you remember those).* Sub woofer out*Can act as a 2.1 surround system with your TV via sp/dif optical input (you'll need a subwoofer though) - nice that it detects when you turn the TV on and goes into the right mode*Offers true bi-amping (!!!), bi-wiring, and basic connectionDislike:It's not built like a tank - a bit plasticy (I guess they spent the money on the sound quality)

I used to own a full separates based system. I utilised the speakers from that system, and ... wow ! The online reviews are correct about the sound quality, for the money, this is excellent. Streaming amazon music, cd player, optical input from TV, Bluetooth from my phone AND dab radio all in one package.Marantz amplifiers have a good reputation, and this just confirms it to me. Easy to set up as wellMuch better than my previous bluesound node 2, clearer, and more dynamicsI would recommend this to anyone

So far over the years i've had a CR603, CR611, and now this CR612.I purchased this after my CR603 "died" after reporting an overcurrent condition (blinking red light when you power up).I opened the new CR612 up and then .. "Why is the front panel USB socket gone ?"The rest of the unit is great, and has a lot of features, and is HEOS compatible. However taking the front USB port away just spoils it. Made to a price and no more. would i recomend it ? , yes i would , but i hate this penny pinching. why not charge £5 more and just put the USB socket on the front panel as it always was.Sound quality seems fine but obviously depeneds on the speakers you use. BT connectivity is a lot better than it was for the CR611 but then it is a few years later in technology . MY CR611 often needed re-pairing withjj an Iphone. The CR612 seems veyry quick and reliable.The TuneIn application seems to be limited to the UK and a few European countries but i was able to connect to it from the phone app , and that offeered the "full" selection. Spotify worked fine. Maybe i did somethiogn wrong here.?

This is a very good internet unit and lots to choose from for the price expensive and you have to supply your on speakers at an extra cost its very good sounding and set up can be a little tricky

So far so good! Great compact system with built in amplifier and iOS technology for iPhone Bluetooth etc. I’ve got some ace Warfdale speakers that go perfectly with this Marantz cd hifi. If you want amazing quality at a reasonable price you can’t go wrong with this system. Better sounding than some high end systems. You won’t be disappointed. 🤩🎵

After about eight months of light used noting a constant electronic new burning in smell, the unit starts to get errors recalling its configuration when it was powered off using Wi-Fi and auto standby settings even a factory reset wouldn’t reinitiate the Wi-Fi. Combined with the loss of the non-volatile memory settings and the unit running a higher a normal temperature on home to return the unit. I have ordered a replacement so I still think it’s a great unit and I hope this is the one off failure. They seen reviews about voltage regulation on them, I fear it might be a manufacturing design fault in this unit version I have.

Love the quality and the sound through my Yamaha ceiling speakers is amazing, movies and music has never been better 👍👍👍

Superb sound

I had trouble initially getting the device to play wirelessly through Denon HEOS speaker and was concerned that the fact that the unit shipped from Amazon UK might be the reason. I was very impressed with Denons online support advice who were helping over a number of days as I tried to solve it and I have now done so. The price for this CD receiver via Amazon was so much better than anywhere else that I was going accept it as a good buy even if I didn’t solve the issue but am very happy now that’s it’s all going well

Distinction between bass and treble is kind of muddled ,I guess this amp is too digital.Its like playing mp3 format all the time

Died and poor performance from the start.Less than 1 year old.Not recommended