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The moment you see the new Melody X, you’ll know that this latest incarnation is pure refinement. It not only looks superb, it’s also a superb performer. The elegant network CD receiver supports near limitless streaming platforms through AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and HEOS WiFi connectivity. Connect your speakers to the Melody X through four high-efficiency digital audio amplifier channels and enjoy the most musical Marantz audio. With two optical digital inputs, you can even connect your television for elevated entertainment experience. The built-in DAB+ and FM tuners as well as TuneIn Internet Radio complete the set of music sources. If music matters to you, the Melody X is the number one music system to choose.

Highlights

  • 60W x 2ch (6ohms), or 4x 30W for speaker A/B with individual volume setting
    Power and connectivity to suit your demanding audio preference
  • Plays CD, WMA/MP3 (CD-R/RW) and features an FM and DAB+ tuner
    No matter how you listen, enjoy your music with elevated Marantz audio quality
  • Play songs from Internet Radio, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, TIDAL, and from your smartphone via AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth
    Stream music from all your favourite sources
  • Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice agents
    Use your voice to control the Melody X, no matter which voice agent
  • Supports MP3 and gapless WAV/FLAC/ALAC 192kHz/24bit, DSD 2.8/5.6MHz playback
    High-performance, high-resolution audio playback for every source
  • Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support
    Improved network stability even in Wi-Fi-crowded homes
  • Includes two digital Optical inputs with auto-sensing for your TV or digital device
    The Melody X detects the signal input from your TV and outputs elevated audio Works with your existing TV remote
  • Program the Melody X to work with your TV remote and easily adjust volume up, volume down, mute and source selection

The Most Musical Sound

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

Featuring four channels of high-efficiency, low-distortion digital audio amplification, easily configure the Melody X 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.

Elegant Design and Audiophile Construction

The Melody X combines refined elegance and thoughtful design into a compact network CD receiver. Styled in a high-gloss black or a classic silver-gold finish, the Melody X offers a beautiful look to complement its superb performance. Deluxe vertical lighting accents on the front panel give that extra touch of quality. 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.

Unlimited Music Sources

It does not stop with CD and FM/DAB+ radio playback. Thanks to built-in HEOS technology, you can enjoy your favourite digital music through a most comfortable App operation. Enjoy music from Spotify, TuneIn Internet Radio, Sound Cloud, Tidal, Napster, Deezer or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS components like the HEOS speaker range or other HEOS-capable receivers, easily play all of your music in one room or many. AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth let you easily stream music and app content directly from your smartphone.

Better audio quality than a Soundbar

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 favourite movies and TV shows. The Melody X 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.

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 favourite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs and more. Switch between voice agents, or pick a favourite to use — you’re in control. Functionality varies by voice agent.

 

Features

High Quality Power Output 2x 60W / 4x 30W
CD Compatibility: CD / CD-R/RW / WMA / MP3 Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Tuner: DAB / DAB+ / DMB-A / FM (RDS) / AM Yes / Yes / Yes / No
Network Audio Streaming Yes
Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / Others * Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Amazon Prime Music* / Pandora* Yes / Yes
AirPlay 2 Yes
Internet Radio Yes
HEOS Multiroom and Streaming Yes
Voice Control - Works with Amazon Alexa Yes
Voice Control - Google Assist / Apple Siri Yes
Voice Control - Microphone Built-In No
Auto Power On by Optical Input Signal Yes
TV Remote Learning Yes
Bluetooth / aptX / NFC Yes / No / No
USB Audio: Front / Rear No / Yes
USB-A: DSD / WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC 5.6 / 192 / 192 / No / 192
Wi-Fi Built In / Ethernet Yes / Yes
WiFi Sharing / WPS Yes / Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC Yes / Yes / Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD / ALAC / WAV / AIFF / DSD 192 / 192 / 192 / x / 2.8
Gapless Playback Yes (FLAC, WAV, DSD)
Tone Control: Bass / Treble / Balance Yes / Yes / Yes
Low Noise OLED Display 3 Line
Illuminated Front On / Off Selectable
Clock Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Programmable Timer: Once / Daily Yes / Yes

Inputs/Outputs

Analogue In / Out 1 / 1
Digital Optical In / Out 2 / No
Subwoofer Pre-Out Yes
Main Pre-Out AUX Assignable
Speaker Terminal: Push Type / Screw No / Yes
Headphone Out Yes
Speaker A / B Yes (Individual Volume)
Bi-Amping Yes
Parallel BTL Yes
Powered Multi-Room for One Extra Room Yes

Specifications

Power Output (6ohms, 1kHz) 60W
Number of Channels 2
Freq. Response (Analog In) 10Hz - 40kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Audio) 90dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (Audio) 0.1
Receiving Range (Band III) Yes
Signal to Noise Ratio (Mono / Stereo) 95dB
Total Harmonic Distortion DAB 0.02%
Frequency Response DAB 20Hz - 20kHz
Stereo Separation DAB 75 dB
Frequency Range FM 87.5 - 108MHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (Mono / Stereo) FM 74 / 70dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (Mono / Stereo) FM 0.4 / 0.4%

General

Available Colors: Black / Silver-Gold Yes / Yes
Remote Control RC014CR
Power Consumption in W 55
Standby Consumption in W 0.3
DAB Antenna Included Yes
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm 280 x 303 x 111
Weight in kg 3.4
Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in mm 387 x 367 x 229
Carton Weight (Inc. Product) in kg 4.9

 

"It’s a layered and expansive performance, with ample space for the drums, rhythmic guitar, triangle and horns to be individually felt and enjoyed."

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"The Melody X goes a long way to showing that the name hasn’t simply been chosen because it sounds nice. Listening to the peculiarly titled One True Pairing (both artist and album title), the Melody X is impressively immediate but balances this with a little extra midrange energy that really elevates vocals."

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"It’s a spacious presentation the Melody X serves up, with the mid-range in particular giving plenty of elbow room to vocalists."

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