Marantz M-CR612 – Network CD Receiver

Description

The Marantz M-CR 612 is a compact network CD receiver that brings together classic Marantz stereo power, modern streaming, and a built-in CD player in one elegant and powerful unit. With HEOS built-in, it supports seamless wireless streaming from services like Spotify, TIDAL, and internet radio, while also offering AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth connectivity. Add to that an AM/FM (and DAB+ in some regions) tuner, and you have a versatile all-in-one audio hub.

Its dual speaker outputs and flexible volume control allow you to run two pairs of speakers (A/B) with independent volume settings, or drive a single pair with full power. The amplifier delivers up to 60 W × 2 (6 Ω), ensuring a solid and musical performance even from its compact chassis. The front panel features a three-line OLED display with selectable backlight colors (blue, white, green, orange) for a personalized look.

Built with Marantz’s signature HDAM circuitry, the M-CR 612 reproduces streamed, CD, and radio content with warmth, detail, and refined musicality. This receiver also features voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri — making it both an audiophile-grade product and a smart-home-friendly device.

Key Features:

• 2-channel compact network receiver + CD player
  
• HEOS built-in for multi-room streaming
  
• AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
  
• CD, CD-R / CD-RW playback
  
• AM/FM (and optionally DAB+) tuner
  
• 60 W × 2 power output (6 Ω), or 4 × 30 W for two speaker pairs
  
• OLED display with selectable color backlight
  
• High-resolution audio support (WAV/FLAC/ALAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz, DSD)
  
• Voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  
• Two digital optical inputs (for TV or other digital sources)
  
• Subwoofer pre-out for deep bass
  

Technical Specifications:

• Power Output: 50 W + 50 W (6 Ω, rated), 60 W + 60 W (dynamic)
  
• Amplifier Channels: 2 (or 4 in A/B mode)
  
• Frequency Response (Analog In): 10 Hz – 40 kHz (±3 dB)
  
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1% (Analog In)
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 90 dB (Analog In)
  
• Inputs: 2 × Optical digital, 1 × Analog (RCA)
  
• Outputs: 1 × Speaker A / B, 1 × Subwoofer Pre-Out, Headphone
  
• Network: Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 / 5 GHz), Ethernet
  
• Streaming: HEOS, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth
  
• Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, ALAC (24-bit/192 kHz), DSD (2.8 / 5.6 MHz)
  
• Tuner: FM (87.5–108 MHz), AM; DAB+ (in some variants)
  
• Display: Three-line OLED with color backlight
  
• Power Consumption: 55 W (operating), 0.3 W (standby)
  
• Dimensions: ~280 × 111 × 303 mm
  
• Weight: ~3.3 kg