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

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

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

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 well Much better than my previous bluesound node 2, clearer, and more dynamics I would recommend this to anyone

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 connection Dislike: It's not built like a tank - a bit plasticy (I guess they spent the money on the sound quality)

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

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.?