Marantz MCR 60n vs Marantz Model 30 Detailed Comparison

Marantz MCR 60n vs Marantz Model 30

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Marantz MCR 60n

Integrated Amplifier | 65 watts RMS into 4-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 100 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Marantz MCR 60n vs Marantz Model 30 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers by Marantz. Marantz MCR 60n is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the Model 30 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Marantz MCR 60n and Marantz Model 30 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Marantz MCR 60n	Marantz Model 30
Brand	Marantz Japan · founded 1953	Marantz Japan · founded 1953
Power	65 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, or 33 watts x 4 channels into 4 ohms when both speaker pairs are driven. Marantz publishes no 8 ohm or 6 ohm figure. Bi-amping and parallel bridge-tied load are both supported, and the rear panel is marked for 4 to 16 ohm loads.	100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	—	Class D
Damping factor	—	500
Built-in DAC	Yes	No
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Headphone output	Yes	1/4
Bluetooth	Yes	No
App control	Yes	—
Weight	4.20kg / 9.2lbs	14.82kg / 32.6lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	4-3/8" x 11" x 11-7/8" 111.8 x 279.4 x 302.3 mm	5-1/8" x 17-7/16" x 18-1/16" 131.0mm x 443.0mm x 459.0mm

The rest of this page covers where each one wins, how they compare in size, their inputs and outputs, the full specifications and a verdict.

Reasons to choose Marantz MCR 60n over Marantz Model 30

MSRP Price(*)	1,000USD vs 2,999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Signal to Noise Ratio	90 dB vs 88 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
Optical Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Apple AirPlay 2	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay 2
Roon	Ready vs No	Roon Compatibility
HEOS	Yes vs No	Compatible with HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Sound System
Base Surface Area	844.6cm²/ 130.9inch² vs 2033.4cm²/ 315.2inch²	takes less space in your room
Height	111mm vs 131mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Built-in CD Player	Yes vs No	Plays discs without a separate CD player - only 5 of the amplifiers we cover do
Radio Tuner	AM/FM vs Not stated	Built-in radio, so no extra box for broadcast listening

Reasons to choose Marantz Model 30 over Marantz MCR 60n

Watts into 4-ohms	200 watts vs 65 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005% vs 0.1% at 1 kHz, 5 W, 4 ohms	Less Harmonic Distortion
Total Analog Inputs	6 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources

Size, drawn to scale

Both amplifiers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.

One scale for both, aligned at the back panels the way they would sit against a wall, so the deeper one visibly stands further out.

Marantz Model 30 needs about 141% more shelf area. Marantz Model 30 is 157mm deeper - the measurement that decides whether a rack door closes. Marantz Model 30 is 19mm taller.

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Marantz MCR 60n and Marantz Model 30 differs from each other.

Marantz MCR 60n Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
RCA Line Input
Phono Input
1 Optical Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB A
HDMI eARC
Ethernet Port

Marantz Model 30 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 6
Phono Input

Outputs

Main pre-out (AUX assignable), Sub Preamp Outputs
Yes Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
1/4 Headphone Output

Marantz Model 30 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Marantz MCR 60n?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of MCR 60n:

Main unit
AC cord
Remote control
Batteries
FM antenna
AM antenna
Quick start guide

What's in the Box of Marantz Model 30?

Here are the items that come with the Model 30:

Integrated amplifier
AC power cord
Remote control (RC002PMND)
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide
Safety Instructions
Warranty Information

Marantz MCR 60n vs Marantz Model 30 full specifications

Every spec we hold for both, side by side

Specification	Marantz MCR 60n	Marantz Model 30
Overview
Brand	Marantz	Marantz
Type	Streaming Integrated Amplifier	Integrated Amplifier
Category	Streaming Amplifier	–
Channels	2	2
Amplifier class	–	Class D
Output devices	Solid State	Solid State
Released	September 2026	September 2020
List price	$1,000	$2,999
Series	MCR	Model
Power and performance
Power into 8 ohms	–	100 W RMS
Power into 4 ohms	65 W RMS	200 W RMS
Power, as rated	65 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, or 33 watts x 4 channels into 4 ohms when both speaker pairs are driven. Marantz publishes no 8 ohm or 6 ohm figure. Bi-amping and parallel bridge-tied load are both supported, and the rear panel is marked for 4 to 16 ohm loads.	100 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 200 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Minimum impedance	4 ohms	4 ohms
Damping factor	–	500
Signal-to-noise ratio	90 dB	88 dB
THD	0.1% at 1 kHz, 5 W, 4 ohms	0.005%
Frequency bandwidth	10 Hz-40 kHz	–
Bridge mode	Parallel BTL, and bi-amping	–
Power consumption	55 W	–
Digital and DAC
Built-in DAC	Yes	No
Max bit depth	32-bit-bit	–
Max sample rate	384 kHz kHz	–
PCM	32-bit/384kHz	–
DSD	11.2 MHz	–
Network and streaming
Wi-Fi	Yes	–
Wi-Fi bands	2.4, 5GHz	–
Ethernet	Yes	–
Bluetooth	Yes	No
Bluetooth transmitter	Yes	–
AirPlay 2	Yes	No
Chromecast	–	No
Roon	Ready	No
BluOS	–	No
HEOS	Yes	No
DTS Play-Fi	–	No
Multiroom	Yes	–
Gapless playback	Yes (FLAC, WAV, DSD)	–
Streaming services	Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Pandora	–
Inputs
Analogue inputs	1	6
RCA inputs	Yes	–
XLR inputs	No	–
Phono input	Yes	Yes
Phono type	MM	MM,MC
Optical digital	1	No
Coaxial digital	No	No
USB input	Yes	No
USB type	USB A	–
HDMI input	Yes	–
HDMI ARC / eARC	eARC	–
Outputs
Preamp outputs	Main pre-out (AUX assignable), Sub	Stereo RCA
Pre-out / main-in loop	–	No
Subwoofer output	Yes	–
Headphone output	Yes	1/4
Speaker terminals	Binding posts	–
Speaker outputs	A / B, with individual volume	–
A/B speaker terminals	Yes	–
Features and control
Tone controls	Yes	Yes
Direct / pure mode	–	Yes
Room correction	Opt. Dirac Live	–
Room correction system	Dirac Live, as a paid upgrade	–
Calibration mic included	No	–
CD player	Yes	No
Radio tuner	AM/FM	–
Handheld remote	Yes	Yes
Remote model	RC016CR	RC002PMND
App control	Yes	–
App	HEOS	–
Impedance switch	–	Yes
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D)	111.8 x 279.4 x 302.3 mm	131.0mm x 443.0mm x 459.0mm
Dimensions, inches	4-3/8 x 11 x 11-7/8 inch	5-1/8inch x 17-7/16inch x 18-1/16inch
Weight	4.20 kg (9.25 lbs)	14.82 kg (32.60 lbs)
Finishes	Black	–
Removable power cord	–	IEC 2-prong
Parts warranty	–	3 Years
Labour warranty	–	3 Years

A dash means the manufacturer does not publish that figure, or it does not apply. 75 specifications compared.

Verdict

One is a streaming all-in-one and the other is an amplifier. Judge them on how many boxes you want and what you already own, not on the spec sheet alone.

Area	Better	Why
Noise floor	evenly matched	Much the same signal-to-noise ratio (90dB vs 88dB).
Built-in DAC	A	Marantz MCR 60n has a DAC on board; the other needs an external one, which is another box, another power lead and another purchase.
Streaming	A	Only Marantz MCR 60n has AirPlay 2, Roon and HEOS.
Analogue inputs	B	Marantz Model 30 takes more analogue sources - 6 against 1.
Room to grow	evenly matched	The same expansion options on both.
Built-in sources	depends	Marantz MCR 60n has a CD player built in. That is one less box if you still play discs or listen to radio, and dead weight if you do not.
Shelf space	depends	Marantz MCR 60n takes up about 58% less shelf area (845cm² against 2033cm²), and it is 157mm shallower, which is the measurement that decides whether a rack door shuts.
Price	A	Marantz MCR 60n costs less - $1,000 against $2,999 at list.

A Marantz MCR 60n B Marantz Model 30
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both amplifiers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

Marantz MCR 60n has the edge on paper, though not by much. The rows marked "depends" are more likely to decide this than the score is. If you already own a DAC or a streamer, the built-in one is money you are paying twice for, and Marantz Model 30 becomes the more rational buy. Think about the whole system: the roughly $1,999 saved by taking the cheaper one would buy better speakers or a subwoofer, which does more for the sound than the difference between two competent amplifiers.

What a spec sheet cannot show: how either sounds with your speakers, how the controls feel day to day, and what the app is like to live with - which is where most all-in-one amplifiers are actually won or lost. Power figures are the manufacturers' own and are not measured to a common standard, so treat small differences as noise. If you can hear both, that will tell you more than any row above.