Overview
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.
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 favorite 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.
Amplifier
Channels: 2.1
Power Output per Channel: 50 W @ 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 THD+N
60 W @ 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD+N
Speaker Impedance: 4 to 16 ohms
Tone Control: DBB: +8 dB (100 Hz)
Bass: ±10 dB (100 Hz)
Treble: ±10 dB (10 kHz)
Menu Languages: English, French, Spanish
Tuner Section
Tuner Type: AM/FM
Tuning Frequency: AM: 520 to 1710 kHz
FM: 87.5 to 108 MHz
Sensitivity: AM, Effective: 20 μV
FM, Effective: 1.2 μV, 75 ohms
Channel Separation: FM: 42 dB (1 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo): FM: 70 dB
THD + N: FM, 1 kHz, Mono/Stereo: 0.4%
CD Player
Playable Media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Supported CD Format: MP3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz, 32 to 32 kb/s
WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz, 64 to 192 kb/s
USB Formats: MP3: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz, 32 to 32 kb/s
WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz, 64 to 192 kb/s
WAV: 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
MPEG-4 AAC (AAC, M4A, Not Protected by Copyright): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz, 48 to 320 kb/s
FLAC: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Apple Lossless: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
DSD (DSF/DFF): 2.8, 5.6 MHz
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Wow & Flutter: ±0.001%
Wireless
Wi-Fi: Dual-Band (2.4, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)
Wi-Fi Security: WEP 64-Bit, WEP 128-Bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP)
Bluetooth Version: 3.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Bluetooth Range: 98.4′ / 30 m with Line of Sight
Modulation: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Bluetooth Profile Support: A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth Codecs: SBC
Transmission Frequency: A2DP: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wireless Protocols: HEOS, AirPlay 2
Voice Control: Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant
Connectivity
Inputs: 2 x Optical TOSLINK
1 x Stereo RCA Pair
Outputs: 1 x Stereo RCA Pair
1 x 1/4″ / 6.35 mm Headphone (Front)
1 x RCA Subwoofer
Speaker Connectors: 4 x Binding Post Pairs
A/B Speaker Selection: Yes
Other Connectors: 1 x 75 ohm FM Antenna Input
1 x Twin-Lead AM Antenna Input
1 x USB Type-A (5 V, 1 A)
1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN
Input Sensitivity and Impedance: Analog: 200 mV / 30 kilohms
THD: Analog In: 0.1% @ 1 kHz, 5 W, 6 ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio: Analog In: 90 dB @ 10 W, 6 ohms, IHF-A
Frequency Response ± 3dB: Analog In: 10 Hz to 40 kHz
Physical Specifications
Display Type: OLED
Operating Temperature: 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Power Requirements: 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: Active: 55 W
Network Standby: 4 W
Standby: 0.3 W
Dimensions: 11.02 x 4.37 x 11.93 / 280 x 111 x 218 mm
Weight: 7.28 lb / 3.3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight: 10.76 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 15.4 x 15.1 x 9.2″
