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The Marantz Melody X M-CR612, with 603 S2 Speakers Package, Oak is the perfect starting platform to create your own HiFi set up in your home and enjoy your music like never before.
The Marantz Melody X M-CR612 is an all-in-one Amplifier and CD Player with built-in network streaming that includes support for popular services such as Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music. You can choose to wirelessly stream music to this device via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or Marantz' smart app - HEOS. The latter of which allows the device to be integrated into a multi-room system throughout your home (when used with other HEOS-compatible products) providing that smart home feel. On top of this, Marantz have included a range of wired connectivity options such as a Stereo Phono/RCA connection, Digital Optical Input for your TV as well as DAB/FM Radio Antenna. You can even get two pairs of speakers connected with dedicated A and B speaker output channels, all from the Melody X M-CR612.
The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition Floorstanding Speaker celebrates 25 years since the launch of the 600 series by renowned British loudspeaker manufacturer and features the latest Continuum mid-range cone. This is accompanied by two dedicated bass drivers as well as a Decoupled Double Dome tweeter for a truly powerful and detailed sonic experience. The heritage of these speakers can be traced back to the B&W 800 Series Diamond Range, which are the speakers of choice by sound engineers at the legendary Abbey Road Studios for their accuracy and transparency. The three-way driver design of these floorstanding speakers offers a sense of scale and authority that is unmatched by its rivals.
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“They are blessed with a wow factor that other speakers at this price can only dream of, especially with voices. And the listening experience just gets better, thanks to their wide soundstage, impressive sense of scale and insightful delivery.“
“Given the attentions of a muscular amp, there’s enough headroom to whip up a torrent of decibels and yet, in the teeth of the sonic storm seem as if it’s not trying. And all underpinned by that appealingly ‘architectural’ bass performance, which lends the speaker’s presentation so much presence and life.”
“The 603 S2 Anniversary is capable and satisfying, it’s well made and room friendly too. Bowers & Wilkins has leveraged their vast engineering know how to make a speaker with precious few flaws.”
Bowers & Wilkins have been a household name in HiFi for over 50 years. Over that time they have constantly tweaked and refined the capabilities of their loudspeakers, making true sound quality more accessible and, after six previous generations of the 600 Series, are celebrating 25 years of the range with the Anniversary Edition. The 603 S2, as with the rest of the series, is inspired by technologies used for their reference flagship speakers, the 800 Series Diamond range—the speakers partnered with Abbey Road Recording Studios for their high-end fidelity.
It's not just upgraded transducers that make a quality speaker. The capability of its internal circuitry is a key hurdle in producing lively musicality. As such, the engineers at Bowers & Wilkins have taken cues from the design of their 700 Signature range and implemented upgraded bypass capacitors and carefully selected components into the 603 S2 to ensure an improved level of detail. B&W’s goal is to maintain the truest level of transparency possible, ensuring that their speakers can be relied upon time after time.
The 603 S2 Anniversary Edition, as the only floorstanding speaker in the 600 range, has been designed to make an impact. As the leader of your surround sound speaker setup or the showpiece of your large stereo HiFi system, these speakers stand around a metre tall. The three-way design consists of a 25mm aluminium tweeter, a 150mm Continuum cone FST midrange and two dedicated 165mm paper bass drivers. These are supported by a rear-facing bass reflex, the Flowport™, which uses a dimpled design to reduce drag on air leaving the cabinet.
The Decoupled Double Dome is an innovation that raises the effective breakup point of the tweeter to 38kHz. The performance of the 600 Series tweeter has been analysed by Bower & Wilkins to identify key points of stress during use. Fine layers of lightweight materials such as aluminium have then been implemented to improve strength whilst also keeping mass to a minimum. The tweeter itself is also decoupled from the cabinet to diminish the effects of reverberation from the larger drivers.
The six-inch midrange is differentiated from the two bass drivers by its eye-catching colour. This is no mere aesthetic choice, but the difference in its pioneering material. Replacing the classic yellow Kevlar, Continuum—which originally made its debut in the 800 Series—has been used for its precision musicality, an essential for floorstanding speakers. FST™ (Fixed Suspension Transducers) benefit from superior separation from cabinet vibrations, meaning you can push further with the same musical purity.
Making full use of the upgraded crossover section, the three-way design is augmentation by two 6.5” bass drivers. The paper cones are integral to the rigidity needed to withstand the immense kinetic energy exerted during play, whilst still maintaining responsiveness. As a result, the Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 instils a superb sense of weight no matter what you’re listening to, with a frequency range reaching as low as 28Hz. Deliver highly controlled bass with the combination of excellent extension and extreme accuracy
The Marantz M-CR612 does it all. Enjoy your favourite CDs and FM/DAB+ radio or stream music across your home with HEOS compatibility. Simply download the free HEOS app on your phone or tablet and control your compatible HEOS devices all in one place. With access to TuneIn Internet radio on top of Spotify, SoundCloud, Napster, Deezer, and TIDAL you’re spoilt for choice. The M-CR612 is also compatible with AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth for further wireless connectivity between your devices.
Coming from Marantz, it is no surprise that the M-CR612 looks the way it does. Nothing says luxe quality quite like that glossy finish and clear digital display. The M-CR612 is also half-size making it much easier to situate in your home than larger amplifiers. Vertical lighting across the front panel accents the control buttons and enhances the product’s shiny appearance. Choose from a black or silver-gold finish to compliment your unique interior. Either way, Marantz specially selected all materials to promote the best sound delivery.
With four channels offering distortion-free digital audio amplification, you could drive two pairs of speakers and use a dedicated volume control for each pair. Alternatively, set your M-CR612 to channel all its power through one pair of speakers for double the drive. Bi-amp a set of compatible speakers for extra clarity between your high- and low-end frequencies.
By using one of the two digital audio inputs on the M-CR612, connect your TV or cable/satellite box and Blu-ray/DVD player. This will improve the sound quality of your source with greater dynamic range and detail. Once connected to your TV, the M-CR612 will automatically sense audio signal and wake from its hibernation. From here, programme the M-CR612 to work with your existing TV remote for volume adjustment and source selection.
Talk to your favourite AI assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Siri and let them adjust your M-CR612 settings wirelessly. Once paired, ask your selected assistant to skip, reverse, or pause the track as well as change the volume or inputs. Functionality may vary depending on your choice of voice assistant.
Since 1953 Marantz has developed a strong reputation as a designer of high-end audiophile equipment. They are seen as a dependable brand by music lovers across the globe. The quality and dependability of Marantz are embedded in the M-CR612 to continue the tradition of great listening experiences.
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H) | 280 x 303 x 111 mm |
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Weight | 3.4 kg |
Packaged dimensions (W x D x H) | 387 x 367 x 229 mm |
Packaged weight (inc. product) | 4.9 kg |
High quality power output | 2x 60 W / 4x 30 W |
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CD compatibility | CD / CD-R/RW / WMA / MP3 |
Tuner: DAB / DAB+ / DMB-A / FM (RDS) / AM | Yes / Yes / Yes / No |
Network audio streaming | Yes |
Spotify Connect / Tidal / Deezer / others | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
Amazon Prime Music / Pandora | Yes / Yes |
AirPlay 2 | Yes |
Internet radio | Yes |
HEOS multiroom & streaming | Yes |
Voice control - works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
Voice control - Google Assist / Apple Siri | Yes / Yes |
Voice control - microphone built-in | No |
Auto power on by optical input signal | Yes |
TV remote learning | Yes |
Bluetooth / aptX / NFCo | Yes / No / No |
USB audio: front / rear | No / Yes |
USB-A: DSD / WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC | 5.6 / 192 / 192 / No / 192 |
Wi-Fi built-in / ethernet | Yes / Yes |
Wi-Fi sharing / WPS | Yes / Yes |
Lossy formats | MP3 / WMA / AAC |
Lossless formats | FLAC HD 192 / ALAC 192 / WAV 192 / DSD 2.8 |
Gapless playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, DSD) |
Tone control | Bass / treble / balance [-] Yes / Yes / Yes |
Low noise OELD display | 3 Line |
Illuminated front | On / off selectable |
Clock | Yes |
Sleep timer | Yes |
Programmable timer: Once / daily | Yes / Yes |
Analogue in / out | 1 / 1 |
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Digital optical in / out | 2 / 0 |
Subwoofer pre-out | Yes |
Main pre-out | AUX assignable |
Speaker terminal | Screw |
Headphone out | Yes |
Speaker A / B | Yes (individual volume) |
Bi-amping | Yes |
Parallel BTL | Yes |
Powered multi-room for extra room | Yes |
Power output (6 ohm, 1kHz) | 60 W |
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Number of channels | 2 |
Frequency response (analogue in) | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) | 90 dB |
Total harmonic distortion (audio) | 0.1 |
Receiving range (Band III) | Yes |
Signal-to-noise ratio DAB (Mono/Stereo) | 95 dB |
Total harmonic distortion DAB | 0.02 |
Frequency response DAB | 20Hz - 20 kHz |
Stereo separation DAB | 75 dB |
Frequency range FM | 87.5-108 MHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio (Mono/Stereo) FM | 74 / 70 dB |
Total harmonic distortion (Mono/Stereo) FM | 0.4 / 0.4 |
Power consumption | 55 W |
Standby consumption | 0.3 W |
Cabinet Dimensions (W x D x H) | 190 x 340 x 985 mm |
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Dimensions with plinth (W x D x H) | 320 x 370 x 1055 mm |
Net weight (per speaker) | 24.1 kg |
Technical features | Decoupled Double Dome aluminium tweeterContinuum™ coneFST™ midrangePaper bass conesFlowport™ |
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Description | 3-way vented-box system |
Drive units | 1x Ø25mm (1 in) Aluminium dome high-frequency1x Ø150mm (6 in) Continuum™ cone FST™ midrange2x Ø165mm (6.5 in) Paper bass |
Frequency range | -6dB at 28Hz and 33kHz |
Frequency response | 48Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
Sensitivity | 88.5dB spl (2.83V, 1m) |
Harmonic distortion | 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)<1% 90Hz - 22kHz<0.5% 120Hz - 20kH |
Nominal impedance | 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω) |
Recommended amplifier power | 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme |
Product code | FP42528 |
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Available finishes | Black (with black grille)White (with grey grille)Oak (with grey grille) |