2 new models in Marantz’s Melody series has arrived; M-CR511, which we already got on the test bench, and the new model M-CR611 with CDplayer. Was lucky to get my hands on one of the early M-CR511.
Some changes compared to the MCR510 is; the logo is now inside and not letter plastered on the outside, and it makes the unit look more clean. The acryllic top has been made more scratch proof. Besides that, dimensions is completely the same. On the backpanel there is only one small little chance, and that is the addition for the IOS button in the “Wi-Fi connect” section. Besides that, it is rated to 5W less than the previous model.
New features includes Spotify Connect and Bluetooth!
More text, and full review will soon be available.
Here is some quick shots of the MCR511:
Specifications
Features
| High quality power output | 2x60W |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth / NFC | Yes / Yes |
| Streaming audio from computer | Yes |
| Internet Radio | Yes |
| AirPlay audio streaming | Yes |
| Windows 8/RT compatible | Yes |
| VTuner / Spotify | Yes / Yes (Connect) |
| USB Audio (Front) / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| USB Audio (Rear) / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| USB-A: WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC | 192 / 192 / 192 / 96 |
| Ethernet / Wi-Fi | Yes / Yes |
| WiFi setup: WPS / WiFi Sharing | Yes / Yes |
| DLNA certified | Yes (V1.5) |
| Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Lossless formats: FLAC HD / ALAC / WAV / AIFF | 192 / 96 / 192 / 192 |
| Gapless Playback | Yes |
| WMM (WiFi Multimedia) | Yes |
| Remote APP: iDevice / Android | Yes / Yes |
| Tone Control: Bass / Treble / Balance | Yes / Yes / Yes |
| Low Noise OLED display | 3 Line |
| Clock | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
| Programmable Timer: Once / Daily | Yes / Yes |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1kHz) | 60 W |
|---|---|
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Freq. Response (Analogue In) | 5Hz – 40kHz |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 90dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.1 % |
| Available colours | Black / Apple white |
|---|---|
| Remote Control | RC012CR |
| Power Consumption | 50 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) | 292mm x 302mm x 77mm |
| Weight | 2.6kg |
