Yamaha MCR-730BL Micro Component System (Black)

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 15 inches
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001N5RWRK
• Item model number: MCR-730BL
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,633 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #91 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Compact Stereos

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer

Yamaha creates exceptional base from a deep cabinet that acts like a bass drum

Yamaha DAXDAD Bass Drum

A Brilliant Combination of Yamaha Technology

The Yamaha MCR-730 offers PianoCraft’s long legacy of natural high-fidelity. It is crafted using quality audio-grade parts and devices. The high-precision DAC and stable power supply contribute to its high quality sound, while the tuner provides stable noise-free reception. All of this is packed into a micro component system with an elegant design and finish.

Compact and Simple
The concept is simple, but the sound is formidable. Amazing bass power from a compact body and speakers. With this system, less is more.

Beyond expectations
Looking at the speaker, you can't imagine the powerful, well balanced sound. Yamaha creates exceptional bass from a small baffle board and a deep cabinet that acts like a bass drum. It's all the result of things we've learned from decades of making musical instruments.

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Advanced Features

MCR-730 back panel. View larger

DVD/CD Player with 1080p-Compatible HDMI Output
The HDMI output transmits the DVD video signals to an HDMI-compatible TV/monitor with no loss of the digital picture quality.

USB Port on Front Panel
A USB port is provided on the front panel for connecting USB memory devices and portable audio players. The USB port is compatible with MP3, WMA and WAV (PCM only) file formats. There is also an on-screen display of the USB file list, artist name, album and song.

Front Panel Mini Jack
A mini jack on the front panel makes it convenient to connect portable audio players.

DivX® Ultra Certified
The MCR-730 can play all versions of DivX video® (including DivX 6®), and provide enhanced playback of advanced media features like interactive menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks supported by the DivX® Media Format.

MP3, WMA, WMV, DivX® and JPEG Playback
You can play discs recorded in the MP3 (audio), WMA (audio), WMV (video), DivX® (video) and JPEG (images) formats.

Subwoofer Out
The Subwoofer Out terminal outputs bass frequencies for connecting a subwoofer. Adding a subwoofer to the system pays big dividends.

30FM and 20 AM-Station Preset
Tuning In addition to utilizing a Direct PLL IF Count Synthesizer Tuning system, the MCR-730 also makes station selection easy. Users can preset as many as 30 FM and 20 AM stations for instant one-touch tuning, and with each one the tuning mode (auto or mono) is also memorized.

Powerful 2-Way Bass-Reflex Speaker System
Yamaha is known for its high quality compact speakers, and this system lives up to that reputation.

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Other Notable Features

• iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha YDS-11SL Universal iPod Dock
  
• Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility via optional Yamaha YBA-10WH Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver

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Technical Specifications

DRX-730 Center Unit

• Center Unit Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 7/16" x 4 7/16" x 11 13/16"
• Center Unit Weight: 6.4 lbs.
• Disc Compatibility: CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/R DL,DVD+R/RW/R DL
  
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz–22 kHz


NS-BP100 Speakers

• Driver: 4" cone and 1" dome
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4 15/16" x 7 9/16" x 11 13/16"
• Weight: 4.6 lbs.

Product Description

The MCR-730 has the ability to deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable. The HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great sound, but..., March 31, 2009

By 

Matt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha MCR-730BL Micro Component System (Black) (Electronics)

This Yamaha system offers incredible sound in a small, solidly built package. However, what is not clear from the description is that it is not designed as a stand-alone audio system (the reason I bought it). To access many of the menu functions it must be connected to a TV. So, if you are looking for a compact home theatre system, this could be a good choice. If all you want is a small but high-quality music player, continue shopping.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Genuine bookshelf system, March 8, 2009

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wiser consumer (Medford, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Yamaha MCR-730BL Micro Component System (Black) (Electronics)

This truly mini-system offers far better value than the comparably priced Bose radio. The speakers can be separated for true stereo and their bass response is amazing considering the size of the drivers (4-inch midrange/woofers). All three units are about the size of a shoebox--about 4 by 8 by 11-inches deep--and the receiver has been designed to play many different kinds of media.

About a month after purchasing this system, I added Yamaha's YST-FSW150 subwoofer to it and now have full-range response. Although it's not the equivalent of a carefully selected system costing twice as much, it will be more than adequate for those who don't want to accommodate multiple components and lots of wiring.

A couple of minor gripes: I wish Yamaha had designed the system so that random/shuffle play could be accessed without having to turn on the TV in order to scan a menu. And, I wish they had added a system connection jack to the back of the receiver so that my subwoofer could be turned on or off by the receiver.

Addendum: Now, about a year and a half after buying this system, my enthusiasm for it has diminished considerably. My chief gripe is the speakers. They deliver an astonishing amount of (at least, perceived) bass for such small units, without being boomy (if given adequate room to breathe). But they disappoint when trying to tackle classical. Also, this system used in conjuction with a Yamaha YST-FSW150BL subwoofer didn't work as hoped since the subwoofer contains no crossover networks and, so, the resultant overlap in the mid-bass frequency range produces mush.

And, as hinted in the original review, the way the microprocessor was programmed is confusing and prohibitive.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yamaha MCR 730BL, July 5, 2009

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R. McNay (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha MCR-730BL Micro Component System (Black) (Electronics)

While in no way an audiophile, I would say the sound is great and I would rate that as 5 stars for smaller rooms.

My beef is with the controls. I hate remote controls and most of the functions on this unit are controlled using the remote. I am old fashioned and like buttons, dials and switches on the unit itself. Also, while you can set Bass and Treble, the unit has no equalizer. While the CD player works and sounds fine, it seems very slow to load, read, and then play.

In summary, this could easily be a 4 or 5 Star unit for someone else but my gripes were not clearly addressed in the sales information.