Yamaha's yAired-equipped MCR-140 micro stereo wirelessly talks to iPods and subwoofers
By Darren Murph 
posted Nov 13th 2009 7:02AM
posted Nov 13th 2009 7:02AM
FLEXIBLE MICRO-COMPONENT SYSTEMS OFFER WIRELESS iPOD PLAYBACK, WIDE SOURCE COMPATIBILITY AND SOPHISTICATED STYLING
MCR-140 Utilizes Company's Proprietary yAired Technology for Uncompressed Audio Distribution from iPods With No Delay; Two Models Available in Ten Colors
BUENA PARK, Calif.––Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduces the "Made for iPod" MCR-140 and MCR-040 micro-component music systems. The innovative MCR-140 system features wireless iPod playback and optional wireless subwoofer compatibility via the company's proprietary yAired technology, as well as a CD player, front panel USB port, FM radio and mini jack inputs for portable audio devices. The MCR-040 is identical, minus the yAired features. Both models are currently available in ten colors (listed below).
With perfectly matched amp and speakers for high efficiency, the MCR-140 and MCR-040 deliver sound that is bigger and richer than would typically be expected from systems of this size (4 3/4" W x 4 5/8" H x 11 ¼" D). Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (YST) delivers powerful, accurate bass response that seems to come from much larger speakers. Yamaha's exclusive Vibration Control Cabinet Structure Technology (VCCS) practically eliminates distortion-causing speaker cabinet vibration.
Both models have iPod docks built into their top panels, allowing users to take out the ear buds and share their favorite music with friends and automatically recharge the portable devices. The MCR-140 features a wireless transmitter for iPods that enables users to listen to audio remotely while maintaining direct control of the music and video content they want to access. Uncompressed audio is delivered for high fidelity playback through the system's speakers which can be placed anywhere in the room. The MCR-140 and MCR-040 also automatically power on when a connected iPod starts playback.
In addition to seamless wireless convenience, yAired technology offers key advantages over Bluetooth, including superior sound quality via uncompressed linear PCM audio transmission and no audio delay issues when watching video. The MCR-140's yAired capabilities enable the system to be paired with an optional wireless subwoofer kit (Yamaha SWK-W10) for even more robust bass response.
The high sound quality of the MCR-140 and MCR-040 is delivered by a Yamaha digital amplifier with extremely low noise distortion. Two highly responsive 4 –inch speakers provide dynamic bass response for powerful, clean sound from any music library.
Both models also offer a card-type remote control for operating the system and connected devices.
The Yamaha MCR-140 and MCR-040 are available in orange, dark blue, light blue, white, red, dark green, brown, light gray, dark gray and pink for MSRP $399.95 and $279.95, respectively.
For more information, write Yamaha Electronics Corporation, P.O. Box 6660, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone (714) 522-9105; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/hometheater.
MCR-140 Utilizes Company's Proprietary yAired Technology for Uncompressed Audio Distribution from iPods With No Delay; Two Models Available in Ten Colors
BUENA PARK, Calif.––Yamaha Electronics Corporation, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today introduces the "Made for iPod" MCR-140 and MCR-040 micro-component music systems. The innovative MCR-140 system features wireless iPod playback and optional wireless subwoofer compatibility via the company's proprietary yAired technology, as well as a CD player, front panel USB port, FM radio and mini jack inputs for portable audio devices. The MCR-040 is identical, minus the yAired features. Both models are currently available in ten colors (listed below).
With perfectly matched amp and speakers for high efficiency, the MCR-140 and MCR-040 deliver sound that is bigger and richer than would typically be expected from systems of this size (4 3/4" W x 4 5/8" H x 11 ¼" D). Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (YST) delivers powerful, accurate bass response that seems to come from much larger speakers. Yamaha's exclusive Vibration Control Cabinet Structure Technology (VCCS) practically eliminates distortion-causing speaker cabinet vibration.
Both models have iPod docks built into their top panels, allowing users to take out the ear buds and share their favorite music with friends and automatically recharge the portable devices. The MCR-140 features a wireless transmitter for iPods that enables users to listen to audio remotely while maintaining direct control of the music and video content they want to access. Uncompressed audio is delivered for high fidelity playback through the system's speakers which can be placed anywhere in the room. The MCR-140 and MCR-040 also automatically power on when a connected iPod starts playback.
In addition to seamless wireless convenience, yAired technology offers key advantages over Bluetooth, including superior sound quality via uncompressed linear PCM audio transmission and no audio delay issues when watching video. The MCR-140's yAired capabilities enable the system to be paired with an optional wireless subwoofer kit (Yamaha SWK-W10) for even more robust bass response.
The high sound quality of the MCR-140 and MCR-040 is delivered by a Yamaha digital amplifier with extremely low noise distortion. Two highly responsive 4 –inch speakers provide dynamic bass response for powerful, clean sound from any music library.
Both models also offer a card-type remote control for operating the system and connected devices.
The Yamaha MCR-140 and MCR-040 are available in orange, dark blue, light blue, white, red, dark green, brown, light gray, dark gray and pink for MSRP $399.95 and $279.95, respectively.
For more information, write Yamaha Electronics Corporation, P.O. Box 6660, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone (714) 522-9105; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/hometheater.
Looks good and stylish, maybe its me and this is not for teens
I certainly don't think it's ugly, got a retro-chic vibe about it. Oh, and I thought a rainbow had only seven colours, rendering your just redundant… :)
Uber Cool
This isn't ugly. You guys should probably avoid commenting on aesthetics in your articles.
I also think is not ugly. Speakers are cool.
Looks good to me, but the compatibility list on Yamaha's site does not include the iPhone.
Having lived in the USA for 10 years and observed the comments made by Engadget writers, it is obvious that there is a major difference between the European and American perception of style. Even today, US mobile phones (such as the push to talk models) are ugly and lack any finesse in design (iPhone excepted), their cars are appallingly constructed and lack the style of French, Italian or British models - possibly why their makers are collapsing into chapter 11? And here we have a fantastic example of very non Japanese industrial design from Yahama - and Engadget call it ugly! If this is ugly, then what is sexy? As it happens, Yamaha have consistently produced some very pleasing and 'timeless' designs - very different from the me to products of most Japanese AV firms.
Do a poll of the locations of all the people saying this isn't ugly, and I believe you'll find they are mostly American.
Personally, I see beauty much more in function...
...but I may be a little NERDY.
Totally agree!
Definitely not ugly, though ugly that it doesn't include a basic AM radio, unless that's too ugly to mention since AM ain't hip.
Hmm, not sure why you think this is ugly. Perhaps if it had 5 more speakers and looked like a giant Transformer it would appease thine eyes? (yes Sony, I'm talking to you)
The design looks like a throwback to the mid 90's boutique micro component systems, but with a more modern flair. I think it looks clean and classy. If I were in the market for one, this would be on list :)
I'm an American and I think it looks awesome. However, some of those colors are definitely for a limited market...
Sadly, I just downloaded the manual from Yamaha's site and there are no AV inputs of any kind so hooking it up to your TV is a no go. For $400 I expect it do this.
no a/v is a mite atrocious.
It looks great certainly not ugly, I like the color options yamaha provides. http://www.gizmoji.com/2009/11/yamaha-mcr-140-and-mcr-040-music.html
What?! No HD Radio? No Internet radio? No Ethernet streaming? Tres passe. Wake these guys up. It's the 21st century. Feh!
For that kind of scratch a Sonos S5 makes so much more sense it's not even funny.
Yep, or a Revo Rennaisance http://crocodilejock.posterous.com/objects-of-desire-revo-renaissance-radio
yAir? y? yNot?
It is a little pricey for an otherwise-generic CD/FM/iPod dock. Maybe $50, with another $20 for the wireless features.
Definitely not ugly.
not ugly, super stylish in fact