Yamaha MCR-E150 GLC Gold Finish PianoCraft Executive Microsystem with Cherry finish speakers

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 33 pounds
• 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: B0000658BE
• Item model number: MCR-E150GLC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #418,986 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Yamaha's PianoCraft MCR-E150GLC is a sophisticated, gold-finished executive microsystem. The three-piece stereo consists of a central console containing the receiver and a slide-loading single-disc CD player, and a pair of speakers.

Small in size and elegant in design, the center console does not skimp on performance. It provides 30 watts per channel to the speakers. Reflecting its audiophile heritage, the receiver features Yamaha's high dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability, and linear damping circuit. The CD player also handles CD text and can read both audio CD-Rs and CD-R/Ws.

Yamaha's famed low-impedance drive circuitry is used in this receiver, so it can handle virtually all loads and a wide variety of speakers (should you choose to upgrade at some point). Full range, 20 to 20,000 Hertz damping improves the definition and resolution of the sound output throughout the audible frequency range.

For convenience, the MCR-150GLC offers up to 40 preset AM and FM stations that can be bundled in five groups of eight stations. These groupings make it easy for family members to easily access their favorite stations or to have musical genres, such as all the jazz stations, grouped together. The timer control capability provides a clock, sleep timer, and program timer.

A pair of NX-E100 two-way speakers completes the system. Each speaker incorporates a 4.5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter. The full-featured remote control has a handsome black finish and is a perfect match for the system. Last, but certainly not least, the system benefits from Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) build philosophy. ToP-ART's goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analog circuitry. The culmination of the best digital engineering and design possible, it brings together several key elements to create the best-sounding, easiest-to-use audio components available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pure Perfection filled with Extraordinary Sound!!!, April 15, 2003

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Roy Chan (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha MCR-E150 GLC Gold Finish PianoCraft Executive Microsystem with Cherry finish speakers (Electronics)

Pros: The best sound available in a "micro" system. Small size, elegant style.

Cons: Poorly designed remote control.

Summary: When I got to the store, I listened to anything in this price range and nothing came close to producing the clear, crisp sound of the Yamaha. I expected the Denon/Mission systems to be great, based on the reputation of those brands, but was quite disappointed with the flat, unremarkable sound they produced.
There was one Sony system that included a small subwoofer for about the same $400 price as the Yamaha, but it had a trendy vertical-loading CD player that didn't look as though it was made to last.

The Yamaha on the other hand, produces the beautiful sound I expected from the Denon/Mission stereos and combined it with timeless, sturdy design and construction. I am not a music aficianado, and even I was amazed at the clear superiority of the Yamaha's sound compared to anything else in the store.

When I set it up at home, I was impressed by the "screw post" speaker connections, additional built-in AC outlet for plugging in additional components, and solid contruction quality.

The only drawback is a remote control where every button feels the same to your fingertips and nothing is spread out enough to make it easy to navigate without looking at it. After 8 months, I can now handle it fairly well, but it's about 10 years behind the remote from my old Aiwa stereo.

The sound, as I've said, is beautiful. Acoustic music sounds as if it is being played right there in the room, and amplified music comes across far cleaner than I've ever heard.

The only drawback is a lack of the thumping bass you can get from less expensive systems. I've recently added a Yamaha subwoofer for $150 and it has definitely taken care of that slight drawback. Overall, a nice looking unit based on quality engineering with excellent sound reproduction, rather than trendy design.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excelent sound and radio, October 28, 2005

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Xtra - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yamaha MCR-E150 GLC Gold Finish PianoCraft Executive Microsystem with Cherry finish speakers (Electronics)

I am really pleased. Attached my mp3-player, no background noise, wonderful. Excelent sound and very good radio.