Marantz M-CR612 Network CD Receiver with HEOS, Bluetooth, and Voice Control

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Model: MCR612/U1B UPC: 699927711658 Item: 173107

Product Information

Enjoy all your music from multiple sources in exquisite detail. The Marantz M-CR612 compact network CD receiver supports near limitless streaming platforms through AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and HEOS connectivity. Connect your speakers to the M-CR612 through four high-efficiency digital audio amplifier channels and enjoy the most musical sound. With two optical digital inputs, directly connect the M-CR612 to your television for elevated sonic output through your other Hi-Fi components. The built-in disc player is compatible with music CDs, CD-R/CD-RW recordable and erasable discs, and is equipped with an AM/FM tuner. Control the M-CR612 with your voice and your favorite voice agent — Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri are all compatible for ultimate ease of use.

The Most Musical Sound

Engineered and extensively tuned by a team drawing on more than 65 years of Hi-Fi expertise, the M-CR612 provides exceptional performance for your audio collection. Whether digital or analog, enjoy the most musical sound from any source.

Elegant Design

The M-CR612 combines refined elegance and thoughtful design into a compact network CD receiver. Styled in a high-gloss black finish, the M-CR612 offers a beautiful look to complement its superb performance.

Digital Audio Amplifier Technology

Featuring four channels of high-efficiency, low-distortion digital audio amplification, easily configure the M-CR612 to drive two pairs of loudspeakers with independent volume control for each pair. Or, configure it to drive a single pair of speakers with double the output power, with the option to connect a pair of audiophile bi-amp compatible speakers. Additionally, the M-CR612 is fully compatible with low impedance speakers, including 4-ohm models.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Streaming with Dual Diversity Antennas

Featuring dual diversity antennas, the M-CR612 lets you stream your favorite audio tracks wirelessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The dual diversity antenna system ensures stable streaming even in congested urban environments, and the Wi-Fi function features 2.4GHz(11b/g/n), 5GHz(11a/n) technology for compatibility with the widest range of smart devices. The M-CR612 offers quick and easy push button Wi-Fi protected setup and simple iOS Wi-Fi sharing.

HEOS Multi-Room Streaming

Built-in HEOS technology lets you enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room, or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Enjoy music from Spotify, TuneIn Internet Radio, Sound Cloud, Tidal, Napster, Deezer or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS products like the HEOS speaker range or other HEOS-capable receivers, easily play all of your music in one room or many.

Supports Major Voice Control Agents

Enjoy effortless voice control and total flexibility from the leading voice agents. Speak commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple Siri. Ask to play your favorite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs and more. Switch between voice agents, or pick a favorite to use — you’re in control. Functionality varies by voice agent.

AirPlay 2 + Apple Siri Voice Control

Stream audio from your favorite music services like Apple Music and Spotify or watch videos from services like YouTube and Netflix from any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV. Hear the audio perfectly synced to your speakers from AirPlay 2 sources. 

AirPlay 2 also supports multi-room audio — wirelessly stream content to multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices simultaneously with improved audio buffering to ensure smooth audio playback. AirPlay 2 provides control and grouping of compatible audio devices within the Apple Music or Home app. Use AirPlay 2 in-app or with your voice via Siri.

Amazon Alexa Voice Control

Use your voice to stream your favorite music services through Alexa to this device with HEOS built-in. Ask Alexa to play music from Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Music and more. Turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice. 

With HEOS Home Entertainment and Alexa, easily stream to this product and any other device with HEOS built-in.

2 Optical Digital Inputs

Connect your digital TV or cable/satellite set-top-box and a Blu-ray or DVD player to either of the two digital audio inputs to enjoy full dynamic range digital audio playback of your favorite movies and TV shows. The M-CR612 can automatically wake when sensing an audio signal from the television, and can be programmed to work with your TV’s remote for volume, mute and source selection.

Variable Output Terminal

Provides a selectable fix or variable level connection output to connect directly to powered speakers, active speakers or a power amplifier for digital source player/pre-amplifier use. Control volume with the remote handset or via compatible apps.

3-Line OLED Display

The front panel features a clear, legible three-line Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display. Provides numerical and text display from a wide-angle view for easy operation and control.

Audiophile Construction

Designed with the modern audiophile in mind and crafted with superior materials that elevate audio quality. Fully optimized to reproduce the best audio performance possible, the compact signal paths reduce distortion and improve sound. Premium passive and active components amplify precision sound and audio quality.

Compact Chassis with Upgraded Cosmetics and New Accent Lighting

Place the M-CR612 anywhere you like with its compact chassis, which features upgraded cosmetics including a durable acrylic top plate cover. Deluxe vertical lighting accents on the front panel offer four user-selectable choices to perfectly match your taste.

More Than 65 Years of Audiophile Heritage

Founded in 1953, Marantz has a long and rich history of designing audiophile components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Because Music Matters so much in our lives, the M-CR612 carries on the long Marantz tradition of delivering a superlative music listening experience.

Specifications

Specifications

  • High quality power output: 2 x 60W
  • CD compatibility: CD/ CD-R/RW / WMA / Mp3
  • Tuner: FM/AM
  • HEOS multiroom and streaming
  • Online service (HEOS): Spotify Connect, Amazon Prime, Deezer Premium+, iHeart Radio, Pandora, SiriusXM, Sound Cloud, Tidal
  • Streaming audio from computer
  • AirPlay 2 audio streaming
  • Voice control: Alexa / Google Assist / Apple Siri
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth / Ethernet / Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (11b/g/n) / Wi-Fi 5GHz (11a/n)
  • Wi-Fi setup: WPS / Wi-Fi sharing
  • Lossy formats: Mp3 / WMA / AAC
  • Lossless formats: FLAC HD / ALAC / WAV / AIFF / DSD
  • DSD audio: 2.8 / 5.6MHz
  • Tone control: Bass / Treble / Balance
  • Analog in/out: 1/1
  • Digital optical in: 2
  • USB input 1 (rear)
  • Subwoofer pre-out: 1
  • Headphone out: 1
  • Speaker A/B: 1
  • Speaker binding post: Screw type
  • Power output (6 ohms, 1kHz): 60W
  • Number of channels: 2
  • Frequency response: 10Hz - 40kHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (audio): 90dB
  • Total harmonic distortion: 0.1
  • Frequency range FM: 87.5 - 108MHz
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (Mono/Stereo): 70/70dB
  • Total harmonic distortion (Mono/Stereo): 0.4/0.4%
  • Power consumption: 55W
  • Standby consumption: 0.3W
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 11.02" x 11.93" x 4.37"
  • Weight: 7.28

What's in the Box

What's in the Box:

  • M-CR612 Network CD Receiver
  • Quick setup guide
  • Safety instructions
  • Power cord
  • Remote control unit
  • AAA batteries
  • FM indoor antenna
  • AM loop antenna

Reviews

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Customer Reviews for Marantz M-CR612 Network CD Receiver with HEOS, Bluetooth, and Voice Control

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Rated 3 out of 5
Average sound.
I use M-CR612 since 2 years almost daily. Before, I used components of the series DENON F07 (upa, ucd for more than 10 years. I switched to M-CR612 because of WiFi connectivity, internet radio and USB-mass-storage source availability. That is nice - and the the only pros of the M-CR612 in my opinion. Comparing the sound (with the same set of boxes), the sound of my old DENON F07 set is MUCH better than M-CR612.
July 8, 2022
Originally posted at
Marantz
Rated 4 out of 5
Overall I love it
Tons of features and solves a lot of problems for setting up a system. The only surprise for me was that I can’t connect wireless speakers to it. I got a set of Denon 250’s thinking it would all work but it doesn’t seem to, I guess you have to use wired speakers ? Sound quality is great , set up is easy , and it’s beautiful.
May 27, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Job!
Super HFsystem, super sound and i think is the best mini system
February 22, 2022
Originally posted at
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Rated 5 out of 5
Musical and fun!
This is a really good sounding network receiver. The cd player works great as expected, and the overall sound signature whether streaming or cd-ing, has been first class-clean, and I would say relatively neutral, with excellent mid range detail. This of course always depends on your speakers, I am using the Definitive D 7's, and these little but dense speakers are just incredible and pair really well. The system prompts you to turn on wifi on your phone, and choose the Marantz to connect, then the unit connects to your network without you having to enter your password..and your'e done! Now you can stream directly from your phone, i've used bluetooth so far and it connects effortlessly every time. There was one issue when the screen on the Marantz was still showing the previous song, but this has since not happened again, so understand that these things can happen, but it will correct, and in my experience, be an anomaly. I will try HEOS soon which is supposed to be excellent, my friend has confirmed this.
You can expect to get excellent sound from this little receiver, but don't expect to crank it up high, it wasn't built for that. For that you will want to add an external amplifier.I did this, and the difference is night and day-more power and headroom, this in my opinion is the way to go. Overall this unit is a gem
November 23, 2021
Originally posted at
Marantz
Rated 5 out of 5
Musical and fun!
This is a really good sounding network receiver. The cd player works great as expected, and the overall sound signature whether streaming or cd-ing, has been first class-clean, and I would say relatively neutral, with excellent mid range detail. This of course always depends on your speakers, I am using the Definitive D 7's, and these little but dense speakers are just incredible and pair really well. The system prompts you to turn on wifi on your phone, and choose the Marantz to connect, then the unit connects to your network without you having to enter your password..and your'e done! Now you can stream directly from your phone, i've used bluetooth so far and it connects effortlessly every time. There was one issue when the screen on the Marantz was still showing the previous song, but this has since not happened again, so understand that these things can happen, but it will correct, and in my experience, be an anomaly. I will try HEOS soon which is supposed to be excellent, my friend has confirmed this.
You can expect to get excellent sound from this little receiver, but don't expect to crank it up high, it wasn't built for that. For that you will want to add an external amplifier.I did this, and the difference is night and day-more power and headroom, this in my opinion is the way to go. Overall this unit is a gem
November 23, 2021
Originally posted at
Marantz
Rated 4 out of 5
Nice Streamer w/CD Transport
I purchased this in December 2020. In early October 2021, the remote—for no apparent reason—stopped working. Unclear why. Disappointing for sure. Anyway, I've paired the receiver with a pair of Elacs and an Elac sub. Sounds excellent! Relatively easy to use. The settings are abundant if a little difficult to manage. Still can't figure out how to make the clock appear full time on the panel—even after following instructions to the letter.
October 3, 2021
Originally posted at
Marantz
Rated 5 out of 5
Satisfied Customer
I bought this unit to have a simple back to the basics unit. It feels a little cheap, however the tv and cd player both sound great with my b & w 685 speakers. The remote works fine. I have no complaints. Have to say I didn't try all the technology.
July 23, 2021
Originally posted at
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Rated 3 out of 5
Versatile, but lacking fast forward or reverse
I bought this unit a couple of months ago as a replacement for an older music streamer and Marantz receiver. It is compact, has a decent sound quality, and can play music from a variety of sources. Unfortunately, I am unable to fast forward or reverse within a track when playing music (mostly FLAC files from my Synology NAS, either from the HEOS app or other control points. I corresponded with Marantz support. They eventually showed me a screenshot of the HEOS app with a red slider for fast forward and reverse, but that slider does not appear on my HEOS app. The HEOS app itself is also a bit clunky. For example, it “helpfully” re-alphabetized lists of composers by first name for each last name—so, for, example, “Aaron Copland” comes before “Frederic Chopin.”. I might have been better off buying a receiver with streaming capabilities.
June 19, 2021
Originally posted at
Marantz
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome
Awesome piece of equipment, bi-amped and bi-wired to a set of Polk RTi4's and a Polk 10inch sub. Amazing sound !
February 9, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I love my CR612!
I love my small Marantz! It works well with all features. I am not a hardcore audiophile ready to spend k$ for the equipment, I just wanted to have a decent universal single-box system that will produce the best possible sound, and the Marantz CR612 is such a wonder.
The sound is magnificent, but it strongly depends on the speakers used. So, do not expect too much if you will use low quality speakers. I have two Focals and Onkyo subwoofer and it is great. The CR612 in addition to being a network streaming device, has also a CD player and this was a big plus for me.
November 20, 2020
Originally posted at
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Can you connect a equalizer up to it?
A shopper on Dec 13, 2021
  Thanks for your question. Equalizers need a tape monitor loop to connect from the record out to the monitor in. The tape monitor loop feature is no longer included on receivers and integrated amplifiers.
does this receiver come with remote control?
Steve L on Sep 2, 2021
  Thanks for your inquiry. The Marantz M-CR612 comes with a remote control.
I need to know when will you have the 999 marantz stock again, notify me? Is the Denon just as good for less money? Discounts, Deals for black friday etc? I own old Denon's love them.
A shopper on Sep 25, 2020
  Give us a call at 866.961.7781. Our Product Specialists are happy to help with pricing and availability inquiries. Thanks.
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