A NEW Streaming Amp Benchmark? Marantz Model M1 Review

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A NEW Streaming Amp Benchmark? Marantz Model M1 Review

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00:00 MARANTZ M1 REVIEW
02:07 MARANTZ M1 SETUP
03:18 HEOS APP
04:36 SOUND QUALITY - POWER DELIVERY
06:03 SOUND MODES
06:49 VIRTUAL MODE SOUND QUALITY
07:13 DIRECT & STEREO SOUND QUALITY
09:49 MARANTZ M1 FOR VIRTUAL SURROUND
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@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

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@txerapng Ай бұрын

This is a really good looking Amp! Great Sunday everyone!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I love the look and day-to-day-livability of the M1. It's one of my favorite products of 2024 (so far).

@txerapng Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews definitely a more lifestyle looking-like amp. Will help get people more into Hi-Fi, I’m sure.

@jorgebravo7980 Ай бұрын

WiiM just released an update in which you can do room correction with an iPhone. I hope this becomes a standard for these new “lifestyle HiFi” products. One can say all you want about WiiM, but the impact its value proposition made in the HiFi world and competing brands is undeniable.

@gregorylett1760 Күн бұрын

Had the M1 for about 3 weeks now. Can't believe how good it is. This unit replaced my replaced my PS Audio. Gain Cell DAC and M700 mono blocs. Didn't think that would happen. My system consists of Borresen X1 speakers and a B&W ASW 608 Sub. I sold the PS Audio stack and ordered a Rel S510. Crazy to have a 1K piece driving an 8K speaker setup. Shows cost is not be all end all.

@TheNenneator Ай бұрын

I have had mine a week now and I am very impressed. Easy to use and sounds amazing. Put mine on 80 % of max volume cuz I am no where near that output when reaching 90db. Drives my MA Silver 200 wounderfully.

@maxpower78-15 Ай бұрын

Good. Another review to check out. A welcome distraction from a heavy weekend. Cheers everyone!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

We're so glad to have you!

@maxpower78-15 Ай бұрын

Always

@ricdavis7974 Ай бұрын

Here's an idea for a review episode - do a blind test with you and Christy on rca cables, speaker wires or power cables. I know you have the know how and resources to set this up and also show some in room measurements. So many folks go down the rabbit hole on cables and wires, maybe your review will offer some clarity. I think it would go down as one of your highest rated episodes. It will certainly test your resolve with the comments you'll receive on that episode.

@roa5359 Ай бұрын

No included R/C is a complete no no. Had that with B&W’s active stand mount and it was a PITA. Try Cyrus’s ONE Cast for powerful Class D with A/B sound. No gimmicky DSP settings just great music.

@jasonme3557 Ай бұрын

Hello. Nice stuff. The McIntosh in the background is looking nice. :)

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

It looks nice and IS nice 😉 Thanks for watching!

@rotaks1 7 күн бұрын

Bought the M1 after seeing your review. Absolutely love it! Everything you said is 100% on point. I connected my phone stage to the analog line in (imma drive some audiophiles mad) and was surprised to find that you can use the virtual mode in Line in mode. It does make some LP sound fabulous! Having fun.

@n8wrl Ай бұрын

I got an M1 about a month ago and I can't turn it off. I mean to say, I'm constantly listening to it. I run it with Roon via AirPlay2. Very impressed. Although I have to dig a little deeper into HEOS (running on Andorid) becase I don't see the "Sound Mode" - I'd like to try "Virtual". Nice review!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I'm really glad to know you're enjoying the M1! Thanks for sharing your experience.

@d.s.6268 Ай бұрын

Thanks, always a pleasure to watch your reviews. One thing I may have missed but I don't recall you bringing it up - is no remote control. That's a deal breaker for me unfortunately.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I guess I didn't say it directly but I eluded to it in the HEOS APP chapter: "In the past, Heos has been little more than a streaming music platform or interface, but in 2024, and with the M1, it’s also the amp’s remote control. Controlling the M1 on the unit itself is limited to volume and play/pause. For everything else, you’ll need to use App or your existing TV remote."

@d.s.6268 Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks for the reply. But really anyone who follows you would know that if you didn't specifically show and critique the remote control - there probably is none :)

@billythestalker Ай бұрын

This is my favourite market sector. Do it all half sized amps. Have had the Sonos Amp, NAD C700, NAD M10 and Naim Atom. I love the simplicity and functionality, for me and my family.

@m4nc1n1 29 күн бұрын

Bought it and I am convinced it is more than 100WPC. It has power and sounds fantastic!

@phild8192 24 күн бұрын

Agree!

@babolababs4732 Ай бұрын

Wiim and Eversolo giving big boys run for their money. This is actually great to see, too many of those well known labels have been sitting on their hands and laurels for far too long, waiting o see who's going to pull the next punch - this is indeed great news for all of us into hifi audio.

@drazenbabich Ай бұрын

Oh yes!

@ricdavis7974 Ай бұрын

The Technics SU-Gx70 is down to 1499 and cheaper on open box/scratch and dent. How would you compare the features and sound of that unit vs the M1?

@HAL-vu8ef Ай бұрын

I am getting one of these soon, really like the look of them. Will pair them with Acoustic Energy AE500.

@dawaynecleckley8673 Ай бұрын

Yay, the M1! This is going to be great! Watching now. 😁

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Enjoy!

@KristiWright Ай бұрын

Hello, DaWayne ;)

@bencausey Ай бұрын

Wow! I did not know that you think different amps are incapable of changing the size of the speakers’ soundscape; that shocks me because I myself have heard amps change the speakers’ image width and depth many, many times for decades now. Maybe you misspoke or I’m not understanding correctly. Great review, thanks.

@richardmartin2903 Ай бұрын

This just made my life more difficult. Currently, we have a Cinema 50 in the living room running 5.1 with 4 Klipsch KG 3.5's and an R12-SW. In my office, I have a Heos Amp powering two Klipsch Synergy B2 bookshelf speakers. While the HEOS Amp works fine connecting and listening primarily streamed music (most of the time the same thing that is playing in the living room because our house is a very open concept), I had my mind made up on a Stereo 70 as an upgrade for style and sound. Both the M1 and Stereo 70 appear to be similarly priced, I like the appearance of the Stereo 70 better than the M1, but you said the M1 sounds better. Do you think it sounds that much better? I cannot go somewhere in our small city to listen to them side by side.

@GaMeR11sHoT Ай бұрын

I hope other manufacturer seeing Marantz bringing the M1 to market follow suit. It baffles me how supposedly "full-featured" integrated amplifiers to this day still omit an HDMI Arc input. In a lot of ways the way forward for hifi how I see it is integrated amplifiers being more akin to avr's that only do 2 channels, rather than the legacy designs that are still coming out in this day and age. Sure, optical is fine, but this isn't a decade ago.

@Harry-Giles Ай бұрын

This really checks off a bunch of boxes. Enjoyed the review.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Harry.

@teachonlywhatiseasy Ай бұрын

analog to digital doesn't necessarily mean negating those gains. additional volume and dynamic range will be there in case the internal dac is very old and low performance in noise and distortion etc. but the statement generally holds true in improvements in sound quality.

@tnargs57 Ай бұрын

FYI Andrew it’s a Class D amp which is an analog technology (the ‘D’ in ‘Class D’ does not stand for digital…also FYI). So the digital is being converted to analog. Don’t believe marketing-speak.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Tune in Friday.

@phild8192 22 күн бұрын

I believe you’re wrong. It’s a direct digital system. It doesn’t convert to analogue in the way you mean.

@tnargs57 22 күн бұрын

@@phild8192 "...in the way you mean"? You don't seem to understand what I mean. All Class D amps are analog amps. Any amp that accepts digital in and sends analog out, includes a Digital to Analog Converter. There are numerous ways to do DA conversion, not just one way, and none of them count as "direct digital", including this one, which is nothing new BTW. I implore people to not be fooled by Marantz Marketing in the easygoing way that Andrew has. His job IMO is to cut through company marketing, not parrot it. cheers

@user-cm3wd5hk1p 17 күн бұрын

I’m confused. You said it has no DAC but how does the amp know what to do if it doesn’t go through a DAC?

@olligps Ай бұрын

Exactly what i need for LS 50s in a small space setup (+TV) with an underpowered Marantz mcr 612.

@tritiumglo4699 Ай бұрын

Just evaluated this with Polk R200. Great piece. Sounded a lot better than I anticipated. Good review!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@adamlink7561 Ай бұрын

“At least we’re not Play Fi” - HEOS

@KRBY555 Ай бұрын

Elephant in the room is the Sonos Amp comparison

@tabiasprime Ай бұрын

I pick up a Sonos ZP120 amp over the weekend, it hasn't got all the modern features but for what I wanted it for it was perfect.

@timsayer8558 Ай бұрын

Andrew, great review. You always touch on subjects others do not. I have been keeping my eye on the M1 waiting for your take and appreciate your comparison to the Stereo 70s. The M1 virtualization w/ Dolby covers a lot of what I am looking for. I also just became aware of the Anthem MRX SLM. Love the placement options of this unit. Does the SLM sit between the M1 and Stereo 70s? Hope you get a chance to review the SLM.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

We've requested the Slim because of your comment. To be honest, I had not received a press release for it. I hope to be able to address your comment in a future video.

@cajanir Ай бұрын

Great review (as usual). I'm glad you answered the question I really wanted to know: how it compares to the Stereo 70. Having two 'integrated' amps at the same price is a bold move by Marantz.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I answer this in the video.

@cajanir Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews LOL. I know.

@kjbunnyboiler Ай бұрын

Afternoon Andrew, Kristi & Kadie👍👍👍

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Kadie says good morning and Kristi and I always appreciate that you include her! Thanks KJ.

@KristiWright Ай бұрын

What's good, KJ?

@kjbunnyboiler Ай бұрын

@@KristiWright Hi Kristi, I’m good. Had to dash out earlier but have just caught the rest of the video👍👍👍

@kjbunnyboiler Ай бұрын

@@KristiWright 👍👍👍

@jacksonfro Ай бұрын

Regardless of Heos or other interfaces - I’m curious on your thoughts on devices that use a remote vs the phone. To me, they’re totally different experiences, especially since the latter can inadvertently distract you from what the product is meant to do: allow you to enjoy music, movies, etc. Great video as always, A&K❤️

@HAL-vu8ef Ай бұрын

Why don’t many Hi Fi manufacturers give USB C? It seems to be the standard for most other products now.

@TriAmpHiFi Ай бұрын

. Remember that these digital cables are simply multiple strands of copper wires sheathed together with any of a number of types of equivalent 'pinned-out' connector. Although the "new standard" USB C has increased bandwidth which now includes a video streaming path like HDMI, it's totall due to adding another copper wire into the cable and Pin to the connector. The Audio portion of the "new standard" USB C remains unchanged. USB audio performance will ebb & flow, within it's constraints, by consumer demand. Thus it is still limited to well below the performance of the already late to the game Fiber Optic 1 & 10 Gig streamers & DACs on their way yesterday. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

@pedrodeabreufreire1920 Ай бұрын

From Insta to here, still in doubt between Stereo 70s or M1, however I'll keep my Node for streaming and in M1case to offer some versatility in connections, and who knows in future some dirac option?!? Edit: not having a remote (on/off volume) probably is the only thing that puts me off...

@1337sim1 Ай бұрын

My understanding is that a digital signal would need to be converted before being sent to the speakers. How would that work without a DAC? Help. Please. 😵‍💫

@onceuponatime70 Ай бұрын

With regard to HEOS, there is going to be Roon Ready Certification AND Tidal Connect very soon. It is scheduled for the end of July with a major f/w update. So that's another step forward since the last f/update that gave HEOS the capability of streaming Hi-Res flacs from Tidal. Now you will be able to stream directly through the tidal app and use its interface instead. With regard to the delay of the sound when changing inputs, there was a mention about a similar issue in a training webinar: What causes audio playback delay during system startup. The delay when playing audio is due to the Power Savings default setting, Auto Standby. This mode reduces energy consumption by putting the device into standby when not in use, but the unit takes longer to respond when coming out of standby. To eliminate this delay, you can switch the Power Savings setting from Auto Standby to Quick Start. Maybe this heps.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Regarding updates, I have to review the product in hand as it is. I learned my lesson years ago with Yamaha and their Aventage receivers, where updates were promised and I went to press saying so and assuring viewers the functionality would be there only Yamaha didn't make good on their word for over a year! The new HEOS update was teased and said to be coming months ago when in reality it was delayed several weeks beyond their own reported launch date. I have no doubt that Roon and other enhancements are coming but I no longer include promises and ETAs in my reviews if I can help it because there's a very real chance people may purchase based on that info and be disappointed or angered by the wait. Last thing I want is a viewer saying, "but Andrew said..." As for the audio delay, what I was referring to is not or has nothing to do with power up. It occurs when the unit is on and has been playing for hours. It happens when switching between inputs and/or sources when streaming as stated in the review. I even show the delay happening in realtime via the App in the review.

@MrRocktuga 18 күн бұрын

It feels like a solid proposition as a small footprint system. They could have gone a little further and implemented room correction (Dirac would be great), but kudos for making a proper bass management with a HPF for the main speakers. Most speakers (especially bookshelves) have significantly lower distortion when the woofers are relieved from reproducing the lower octaves. Leaving more headroom for both the amp and the woofers are rarely a bad thing. Amplifiers with subwoofer outputs that provide only a fixed LPF without any HPF for the mains are a bit pointless in that regard, but many stereo amplifiers are still doing it. Interestingly enough, and despite the fact that I'm not the customer for the WiiM amp (due to its power in real world conditions), I do feel that they might be forcing legacy manufacturers to step up their pre-amp/DSP side of their products, and that's a good thing. 😉 In a way, the WiiM amp may turn out to be a _very_ influential product, as it's usually called on several audio channels while reviewing products that are several times more expensive. Even if it is usually called to reinforce that much more expensive product have better amp performance, it's still a reference on features like bass management and PEQ, even if we forget the newly introduced room correction (which I don't have a clue how accurate it can be). But the PEQ and proper bass management is enough to make anyone wonder why legacy manufacturers are still using the old tone controls (except for audio lab, which has none). 😉

@theformerbuttler Ай бұрын

The wiim now has room correction free in an ota update recently only mini didn't get it

@ishmamrahman877 20 күн бұрын

No remote is a deal breaker. I use a wiim as a dac I thought the app would be good enough but it get really annoying to use my phone everytime I need to change the volume

@Thresher Ай бұрын

Wonderful review. I hope at some point Marantz adds a model with a screen.

@marcgoldin8937 Ай бұрын

Personally I would prefer a larger form factor in favor of knobs and buttons and a screen in addition to the app.

@Mr.Martini549 Ай бұрын

Did you watch the whole video?? 🤔

@ben23a31 Ай бұрын

Andrew, hold on to that unit. I see this Marantz vs The new Denon Home Amp head to head comparison being a point of contention. ✊🏼

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Planning to

@stevewilson6352 27 күн бұрын

M1? Not yet! My 1999 vintage Marantz SR 5000 is still pumping out proper Hifi that to me still sounds marvellous.

@Boxkerp Ай бұрын

I want this for my living room but the way I want it would probably never happen because I'm probably the only one that thinks this way. I have a full 7.1. 4 theater in my basement but I still would like a 5.1 in my living room, not a 2.1 or virtual theater. I tried a soundbar but I'm not convinced. I know you guys think otherwise but I'm not there. Yes, there is the cinema 70 but I really like the M1's simple form factor. Plus it seems to have a more premium feel to it. It would probably need to be a bit bigger for five digital amps (or have the ability to add active surrounds) but if they had something like that and added Qobuz to HEOS, I'd be in. Anthem is developing a 5.1 integrated with a form factor that will allow hiding the unit behind a cabinet or TV, maybe they could do something similar with this M1 style

@markmusto2527 28 күн бұрын

Hope we get a review of those sexy B&W Signatures!

@randyperkins2076 Ай бұрын

M1 vs 40n? Quite a price difference but is there a significant difference is sound? Love your reviews.

@SarcoZQ Ай бұрын

M1 is class d, 40n is ab. They're not really comparable and all down to the speakers you'd like to drive.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Tune into Friday's Unplugged, if there's time, I will try to answer your question

@_alifeallmine_ Ай бұрын

Given that I live on my iPad, I find having an elaborate display on any Streaming Component pointless. I’d rather NAD just do a box like the M1 and lower the price.

@JOHNLEXXX Ай бұрын

I have a large music collection on my external hard drive that I can just plug it in the USB on the back. The screen is good to see what is playing. I guess the M1 is not for me then.

@T100ley Ай бұрын

Thousand dollars seems like a lot, I think, or I would guess that the audience for this is pretty small… I feel like this would be for someone who’s arguably an audio file or really into quality equipment who probably needs it for a bedroom or an office where they don’t want a full size set up then they need at least bookshelf speakers and they would need to be decent to rationalize a $1000 minimalist streaming amp. Or it’s meant for those who want to hide their amp behind their big tv? I dunno I’m definitely not their audience so what do I know. 🤷‍♂️

@brooksc900 Ай бұрын

This looks like a real winner to me. Thank you.

@jefflabute2946 Ай бұрын

I've had my eye on the M1. Altough, I see Denon is coming out with a similar product and a few hundred dollars cheaper.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Yeah, we just got that press release, too, and here's hoping they're not the same product, but so far, signs point to them being eerily similar (if not identical).

@jefflabute2946 22 күн бұрын

I am curious, now that other brands are on sale, would one pick an EVO75 or an M1? I'm not sure if this is a no brainer or not.

@richgrao 29 күн бұрын

For $1k, why wouldn’t you buy a WiiM Pro Plus or Ultra and a good inexpensive integrated amp like those from Denon, Yamaha, or Emotiva? All class a/b, and the WiiM interface sounds like it’s waaay better.

@andrewrobinsonreviews 29 күн бұрын

Because some folks don't want two different components of two different sizes with all the cables and whatnot needed to make that work when a more streamlined solution like the M1 exists. Appreciate you watching!

@richgrao 28 күн бұрын

I guess that makes sense. Ultimately for most people it is about ease of use, which is why LPs were replaced by CDs, and CDs by mp3 players and then streamers. I grew up with LPs and cassettes, and would never go back, whatever the aural superiority arguments are. I replaced a Bluesound Node with a WiiM because the Bluesound app was just so buggy. Does that make me a semi-audiophile?

@phild8192 24 күн бұрын

I could have. I upgraded from a wiim amp. But that virtual surround … and the m1 sounds great with music. In one small minimalist box. I’m really happy!

@JeffHeon Ай бұрын

This is pretty much the amp I have been waiting for these last years. HDMI, small form factor and excellent sound. Nevertheless, I’m still feeling torn between this and the Arcam A25 which has bare functionality in comparison, but got rave reviews regarding sound quality.

@supikoiraroy Ай бұрын

I have Model 40n, a bit too warm sounding for my speakers, this could suit better. I think HEOS is ok, but after Tidal Connect arrives, it doesent matter anymore.

@MohsinWadee Ай бұрын

Even without Tidal Connect, HEOS is OK. The trick with Tidal is to create playlists - and they'll show up through HEOS, making finding music a bit easier.

@MikeRusso2000 Ай бұрын

Happy Sunday, good people! This think looks slick AF, and I imagine the build quality is excellent. But the single RCA connection and lack of PEq gives me pause. I think I’m sticking with our (awkwardly named) Elac EA-101EQ-G, an older eBay find that features pairs of RCA and optical inputs and room correction. Not sure if you’ve ever played with one of these (initially released in 2016)…✌️

@Norman-bone13 Ай бұрын

Love your content Andrew. Thanks. You asked. I’m just sharing my thoughts. I feel Marantz gear is a little overpriced, decreasing the “Value” equation. IMO. I prefer Cambridge Audio products personally. High value products at reasonable prices. Plus, Cambridge amps, receivers, and streamers simply sound goood. Can’t speak on their speakers because I have zero experience with them. I can say that Cambridge amps paired with Wharfedale speakers provides a great listening experience. 🎶😎🎵

@MikeRusso2000 Ай бұрын

We have a full kit of Cambridge Audio SX-Series speakers in our media room. They sound fantastic if you’re in search of ruthless neutrality. What they may lack in sex appeal is offset by the value proposition.

@Norman-bone13 Ай бұрын

@@MikeRusso2000 Good to hear, thanks. Right now, I’m set. I’ve unintentionally gone all British with my amplification & speakers. Simply love the sound. When I can afford a streamer, it will most likely be the Cambridge AXN10. From my research, it’s a great value proposition. 🎶👍🏼🎵

@saikrisnow Ай бұрын

I do not understand a whole lot of Hi Fi Jargon but you Sir are a treat to listen to 🙏🏼

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Can I clarify anything for you so you have the information you need?

@saikrisnow Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I am just trying to get into the Hi Fi space or trying to listen to a better quality audio. If you could point me at some of your videos where a beginner like me can undertsand the basics of Hi Fi audio that would be of great help to me. Thank you for the response.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

@@saikrisnow Maybe this old video will be of help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bM5_gLOD2tSrqH0.htmlsi=Bz_iXlE9hRLUFrtZ

@dcrgamer9668 Ай бұрын

I wish marantz made a matching cd player for the m1

@BrendanMacWade Ай бұрын

That would be sweet!

@bgroovin1343 Ай бұрын

Wiim has room correction now, as of June. Only on iOS, but it's still there. You can borrow an iOS device for setup and then use the room correction eq on Android.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

WiiM has excellent software, and I like it; however, I don't think their use of TI chip amps is all that great. If WiiM used an ICE Power or similar module inside instead of the dime-a-dozen TI options, they'd be untouchable.

@bgroovin1343 Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I agree with you. Just wanted to point out the new update, which makes the lack of room correction on the M1 even more glaring... especially for the price.

@dirtymotley9048 Ай бұрын

Good morning hope all is well.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

We're well, and thanks for asking! Hope your weekend has gone well.

@larryh9525 Ай бұрын

Nice review. For Qobuz users, it's easy to use MConnect or Audirvana Studio to stream Qobuz via UPnP to the Marantz. I agree with your comment about Room Correction. If someone has used RC, using any amp without it is a show-stopper. As an aside, I have tested Wiim's RC and it's more than adequate. In fact, it reminds me a great deal of Yamaha's YPAO with how it's implemented.

@popzeus3000 Ай бұрын

This is probably a pretty good match with a tube DAC or pre-amp, actually. Though I’m sure the internal conversion is better than fine, if you love the sound of a piece of tube gear that has RCA outs, the M1 can get it into a 2.1 system.

@rafaelfranco7041 Ай бұрын

100% agree on room correction.

@knivesandfire1 Ай бұрын

I saw the M1 in person at my local Hi-Fi shop. Haven’t got the chance for a demo but it looks nice and, for those who care where their stuff comes from, made in Japan. Looking forward to the NAD C700 v2 review. The one major change I noticed over v1 is the addition of built-in phono which is a plus for me. I currently have a D3045 and a WiiM Mini, though I prefer the WiiM app over BluOS.

@Birmingham_racing Ай бұрын

Darko is going to be happy you said it's better than a sound bar

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Is Darko mad at me because I like soundbars?

@Birmingham_racing Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews no he just hates soundbars because you can generally get a better sounding stereo package for music for the same money although people who buy soundbars is mainly for movies anyway

@zachariahadams Ай бұрын

Good morning

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Morning!

@KristiWright Ай бұрын

Hi Zachariah.

@radusimonica5550 Ай бұрын

I am waiting for a 5.1 receiver of that size…. And not costing an arm and a leg. For a simple, honest home theatre setup. I have an NR1510 for now but even that is HUGE for my space. And no, soundbar is not an option. I refuse to get a sound bar.

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

Logistically you would likely never get more than 50W per channel out of something that small. There’s the Episode Mini AVR but it has horrific reviews. Also Anthem MRX SLM, we deployed a couple behind tvs with in-wall boxes

@radusimonica5550 Ай бұрын

@@ScreenTalker I don’t even need more than 20-25W. My receiver outputs 50w with 2 channels driven. So maybe around 20-25w with all 5 channels. It’s enough for me. I’m not an audiophile. Nor do I have a large living room. Also a class D amp for me is good enough. And that could output more if it has a beefy PSU.

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

@@radusimonica5550 I would steer you to a Cinema 70s

@radusimonica5550 Ай бұрын

@@ScreenTalker it is about the same size as my NR1510. So… I am sure it’s a great receiver. But I am frustrated you can’t find anything smaller than that.

@noosamike Ай бұрын

Still no QOBUZ ?……..Which WiiM and Bluesound both have. Come back when you have a complete package.

@Freedom89984 Ай бұрын

Hmmm I’ll stay with my Hegel H390… don’t know if the M1 can drive my Heritage Specials

@lonniefarmer7067 Ай бұрын

Thanks! Yes, if I hadn't purchased 11 speakers and 2 subs I would be tempted with the ease of use. I might fix my wife's system up with this as I know it would delight her.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Okay, got to ask, what speakers and sub did you purchase?

@lonniefarmer7067 Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews The subs are REL HT-1508's The Matching Klipsch's are RP- 280FA or 280;'s with 520S, 450C, 600 Height mounted. 7.2.4 The voicing on my Kefs would not integrate so I sent them to a new home.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

@@lonniefarmer7067, that's interesting. The KEFs didn't integrate for you. Care to elaborate, I'm curious what you encountered.

@lonniefarmer7067 Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews The voicing was all wrong. Those Kef's had exact placement in a huge sound stage but they sounded more like a monitor than live and the active sound of the Klipsch was audible in it's difference. My wife was the one who told me they had to go. They were replaced with the RP-280FA that had just come out and the serial is #00004. lol

@mrmessyjesse Ай бұрын

ROON ready… I have been waiting for ROON ready on my 40n for years now and wish they would jump through what hoops they need to to add that feature so I can not use HEOS

@gilbertovega9981 Ай бұрын

Very good review!, Why are you no longer a Tidal subscriber?

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

Honestly, once I started running most of my music through AppleTV or our Bang & Olufsen products, which use Google Home (which supports Apple Music natively), I cut WAY down on my subscriptions, and TIDAL was among the first to go.

@ericdebock4580 Ай бұрын

I think the stereo 70s is a nice product, but it does not have Dolby Digital+, the M1 does have it, I think that is an added value for the film experience, but I do like the 70s view. I don't know yet, I am looking for something for film and music. .greetings from Belgium.

@claudiutoader5938 Ай бұрын

Same here. Im ready to swap Hegel 95 for M1, just for DD+ deconding in M1.

@MsMak333 25 күн бұрын

Hello . In your opinion, which is better to buy kef ls 50 wireles ii or kef ls 50 meta + marantz m 1. thank you

@user-ej3ii8zm2b Ай бұрын

Good Sunday morning Andrew and Kristi. Nice to see a more robust choice for those looking for a lifestyle type integrated amp. Definitely agree not including room correction is a major miss for Marantz with the M1. I will tell you something bizarre I experience with BluOS and Tidal. If I access Tidal via BluOS, I cannot access some music such as some new albums, yet if I use Tidal Connect app they are there. Very strange. Thanks again for the great reviews.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

That is interesting. I haven't been a TIDAL user for over a year now, so I am not up to speed on how it acts on products nowadays.

@dawaynecleckley8673 Ай бұрын

Andrew, I agree with you that room correction, or at minimum PEQ is a requirement in this day and age for any an all apps/devices for listening. And, as an Amazon HD subscriber, I've always been frustrated with the lack of PEQ for both the mobile and desktop app. Why is this so difficult for manufacturers to deliver room correction or PEQ? I would assume that, especially with applications, that you could white label a solution. 🤷🏾‍♂️. Awesome review, btw!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I'm stumped by the lack of higher adjustability here. Even a multi-band graphical EQ would've been a welcomed feature. Maybe since this was "voiced" in Japan by Marantz's own people, they don't want folks messing too much with the sound, but that's a stretch. If the M1 had PEQ or even Audyssey/DIRAC, we might be looking at the product of the year. As of this review, it's a great product but may not podium.

@koszyklbn Ай бұрын

For this functionality i would still prefer Wiim Amp and spend saved money on speakers or subwoofer. M1 lacks remote, tidal connect, airplay 2 , chcromecast, peq and room correction that cheper wiim have. Or go with upcoming Wiim Ultra + amp of choice like Hypex Ncore 252NP

@aminbajrektarevicab Ай бұрын

It does have airplay 2

@ciocarlancostin5261 29 күн бұрын

Hi Andrew, I appreciate your efforts to review all sorts of av products and speakers! Are you going to review the Marantz Cinema 30 in the near future? I think many of us will be looking fwd to it! Thanks!

@Hiluxtaco Ай бұрын

So, if you like it so much, did you end up buying one? 🤔

@alexrosenblum1144 Ай бұрын

Please comment on GoldenSound and DCS. Hoping AR supports GoldenSound.

@dawolyan13 Ай бұрын

Great content!! Thank you…AGAIN!! Hope you get your hands on any of the JBL Classic gear to review!!

@NC-sb7bj Ай бұрын

Andrew…Thanks for the review. You said that the M1 will not make bright speakers sound brighter. But does it make it less bright. Marantz amps (class AB) have a tendency to sound too warm to me. Is this one different? How is its tonal characteristic compared to that of the Sony STR-AN1000? Thanks.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

The M1 is not a warm or old-school Marantz sound. But it's not brittle like TI chip-based amps a la WiiM or Fosi.

@no1-f7k Ай бұрын

Like to know what the difference is in the Denon Home Amp , apart from the badge and being $200 less.

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

I can tell you that when it comes to AVRs, I’ve experienced that the Denon processors are slower than Marantz. Marantz starts up, setup, menu and updating is faster. Noticeably faster. After deploying several Marantz then installing an X3800 I was frustrated with how slow the Denon menu system is. So I am assuming the same would go for their streamers.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

@clownsofdanang We have requested one for review. Until we've actually tested it, I will not speculate.

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews and that’s why you’re the professional reviewer 👍🏼👍🏼

@AlainLafleche1 24 күн бұрын

Great review Andrew !! wait for the WiiM Ultra that is coming ;-)

@kavinsiva1634 Ай бұрын

Wow awesome ❤ love affordable useful product reviews like this ❤

@UnderMyThumb Ай бұрын

Really wish one of these streamers supported KZfaq Music.

@joshjames541 Ай бұрын

I haven't looked into this, does it have advertisements or is it ad-free like YT premium?

@TheChrisleekay Ай бұрын

Marantz just don't do mediocre! Even at a $1000 they still somehow manage to pull it off!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I don't think they do mediocre, either. They've been banging out the hits lately.

@TheChrisleekay Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Their CD players are legendary! The Marantz SA-10 SACD player is my grail cd player!!

@LencoTB 17 күн бұрын

Have you ever tried Lyngdorf TDAI 1120? It has RoomPerfect

@tpn8402 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review! Is there a way it displays volume level on the unit? Like via the led? Or can you only see the volume level in the app?

@ChiefGutmaster Ай бұрын

I understand, I'm probably in a very small niche, but all my CDs are ripped in lossless WMA, which the WiiM can't decode. Can the M1 decode this format, and can you make playlists from your ripped CDs stored in a NAS (or, in this case, in an HDD attached to my router)?

@skaerber1767 Ай бұрын

Were a receiver like this used in a small room, say 10x10 ft or smaller, what kind of speaker setup would you use? Towers, 2.1 with bookshelves, just bookshelves? I'm just curious what people think.

@fuzz_spl Ай бұрын

Good morning Andrew and Kristi! Happy Sunday and thanks for the great review. M1 looks like it could be an excellent contender for my open baffle 2.1 setup, replacing separate preamp + dac and monoblock amps. Sadly, as an Apple music subscriber, I’d still have to default to using an ipad + usb to get lossless audio. But replacing 4 components with just 1 feels like a worthwhile win. Maybe marantz can deliver a PEQ update to the app + firmware update in the future.

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I'm going to hang on to the M1 for a bit to see what updates come its way as we get into Q3 and Q4.

@fuzz_spl Ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews it would be nice if, in 2024, Apple could get over themselves and provide a tidal-connect like experience streaming hi-res lossless audio without requiring an AppleTV or iPad and external cables. Like, their direct competitors do this already, so what gives?

@frittfrall3220 7 күн бұрын

So do you actually have two volume controls or do the buttons on the machine just control the volume on the app you are currently using? Hope you get my question.

@NatMHawkins Ай бұрын

Hello Andrew. As a member of the military I have to move approximately every three years and have little control over the housing that we’re able to get. I’m struggling to decide what’s the best option to achieve the most immersive home theater experience; a soundbar, a traditional surround setup, the theater quad, or a simple 2.1 setup with a product like this marantz. Given the variability in home layout, logistics of having to move a lot, and budget (military pays but it don’t pay THAT well), what do you think would be the best bang for your buck solution? I know that many people, not just service members, have work that forces them to move around a lot. What would you suggest for those of us in that situation?

@Sebastian-hj4fu Ай бұрын

App based system? Yeah im out. Maybe if I can choose my music via the apple/spotify app, but if im forced to use the heos app only. Im so done...

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

AirPlay to it, simple.

@Sebastian-hj4fu Ай бұрын

@@ScreenTalker it better have that

@ScreenTalker Ай бұрын

@@Sebastian-hj4fu I can’t say I’ve seen a major brand without some form of AirPlay in the last 5 years

@dexterts1 Ай бұрын

I really enjoy the competition heating up in the small smart amp market,and can not wait for NAD to release the M10V3 as i do expect a lot from it to justify its price point

@andrewrobinsonreviews Ай бұрын

I wish the brand was easier to work with so we could bring you more NAD reviews because I'd love to answer that question myself.

@hpschreck07 Ай бұрын

I also dropped Tidal and moved back to Apple Music. I didn’t hear you mention Sonos as that is where my head went when I saw the M1. I’m a huge Marantz fan and thinking where the M1 will fit best. Thank you for the reviews

@KristiWright Ай бұрын

We'll have to visit that product soon. I honestly forgot to bring it out for comparison. Apologies.

@JonyJB Ай бұрын

Interesting Product, especially for someone like me who is thinking about my future small home theater. The virtual surround is pretty interesting. But at this point maybe an interessieren question. Why 5.1 or even 7.2.4 AMPs doesn`t exist. You only have AVs as an option, but I would't use all of their features. Just the AMP and an HDMI eARC port would be enough, my TV can handle the rest. Or did I miss their existence. Greetings from Germany!