PCM-optimised Melody Media M-CR611 (MSRP $699)

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Simply, I study Marantz because I trust them to deliver, reproduce my music—my drug of choice.

 

And their M-CR611 may be the solution for you ; briefly, summarised from Japanese 5-page review :

 

Paired with B&W「CM1 S2」as「Premium System」set, priced at 198,000円

Paired with B&W「686 S2」as「Standard System」set, priced at 160,000円

Paired with DALI「Zensor1」as「Basic System」set, priced at 106,000円

 

From latter 3/4 of UK listing, Overview :

The M-CR611 not only looks superb, it’s also a superb performer, reproducing excellent CD-audio, FM, DAB/DAB+ and Network files. Designed with ease of use in mind, the Melody Media features a simple “one-push” Wi-Fi connect. New Bluetooth with NFC boasts connectivity options further and iDevices can be hooked up via a front facing USB port, with an extra rear port for convenience. And there are two digital inputs for connection to a TV.

 

The Melody Media now supports Spotify Connect, as well as a host of other digital media and streaming features. Alongside listening to millions of songs on the world’s most popular online music service, it allows playback of music libraries stored on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) or a computer, provides access to thousands of free internet radio stations, and even supports Apple AirPlay. Listeners can also take control via an Android and iOS compatible Marantz Hi-Fi Remote app.

An additional new feature is the speaker A / B configuration, allowing individual volume control for A and B, or master volume control for A and B. Use the Melody Media not just to flood one room with music, but two. This is real versatility in elegant housing. The M-CR611 also supports ALAC, as well as 192kHz / 24bit high-resolution WAV, FLAC, AIFF files, 2.8MHz DSD file and Gapless playback.

N.B. American importer orders only Black

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American importer orders only Black

 

And also' date=' of this current [b']Melody Series[/b], the USA have not ordered any M-CR511 aka Melody Stream :

 

 

 

Sigh, official-importers (too) are idiosyncratic... Will mention New Zealand's another day

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At Facebook, I've just pointed an enquirer to

time-coded to when, in answer, Senior Marantz Sound Manager/Engineer, Ken Ishiwata recommends especially their M-CR611 as ideal entry-level...

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Haha, just as I thought... found it has landed locally, its retail price, NZD1,699 ! Google tells met that equates, today, as USD1,237.44 !!

 

Well, here's the link of New Zealand's full Marantz pricing to understand why, although I study their products, I don't own as many as...

Sigh' date=' [/font']official-importers (too) are idiosyncratic... Will mention New Zealand's another day