The B roll for your channel is always such a treat. Thanks to you and your team for informative, entertaining and beautiful videos.
@PersonaGrataBG7 ай бұрын
I bought the Marantz Stereo 70s last week, paired it with Emotiva basx a2 amplifier, Sonus Faber Lumina 2 speakers and Rel Sub T-Zero. Amazing sound... enjoying every second of it.
@andrewbrazier96645 ай бұрын
Very musical speakers & subwoofer 👍
@BrendanMacWade7 ай бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this! I got the Marantz Cinema 70s when it arrived in New York a year ago. I would have gotten the Stereo 70s had I known it was coming, as I only run a 2-channel setup in my media room. But I am most happy. Marantz has gotten their lineup in order and now the products look as premium as they sound. My only complaint is that HEOS does not support Deezer lossless, which is maddening. So I use a Chromecast as a work-around. HEOS needs more work. At least the app is stable, if slow. It's not BluOS! Deezer through BluOS on a Bluesound Powernode is a much better experience. For anyone who loves music and movies / TV / console gaming, the Marantz Stereo 70s is the first receiver I'd tell them to consider.
@buzzmachinemedia7 ай бұрын
I also got the Cinema 70S. I have other integrated amps (Rotel and NAD) in other rooms, and vintage Marantz and Sansui units as well. The Rotel does the 2-channel plus sub music and TV on my main floor, but the Cinema 70s replaces an older AVR in my basement cave. It will power my system just fine, and sound great for music if needed too. They’re both great units, look better than Marantz’s less recent gear, and come highly recommended by reviewers. Plus, I was able to grab mine during Marantz trade-in days and saved a bundle!
@q5rwi15 ай бұрын
I think the Cinema 70s is worth the extra $200. It keeps your options open for more channels and all those pre-outs are incredible. My dream is to pick up the Cinema 70s and use my Denon POA-5200, LS50 Metas and powered sub 😊
@Capitan_Cavernicola_15 күн бұрын
Now with tidal connect is easier to wait for Roon. I bought a Stereo 70S paired with Sonus Faber Lumina 2 Amator red speakers and couldn’t be happier. Sometime I use it with a chord DAC and although marginally different in tonality, the internal DAC of the 70S sounds as good. With a good set of speakers, this integrated amplifier goes beyond the point of “decreasing marginal return”. Well done!
@SJHClips7 ай бұрын
Darko-esque doorstops currently available in UK Lidl, £2.99. I suspect I’m not the first to mention it, but 182 comments is too many to check! They’re heavier than I expected. And heavier than the checkout guy expected too.
@radioaxe69647 ай бұрын
I purchased the 70s last month (in black 😊) and have very happily running it every day with my B&W 706S3 bookshelf speakers and SVSSB1000Pro Sub. It's a great entry-level amp for the money if you value the option of HDMI I/O.
@incredibledeepak5 ай бұрын
Does this support Spotify connect?
@Nekoelschekrat6 ай бұрын
Since Christmas i started to read Tests,watch Videos to find what might be the most satisfying Entry to an audiophile Adventure. Ended up with the Stereo 70s, BuchardS400 Mk2, SVS Sb1000 Sub .Not for Big Bass but to support the Buchardts and its great what this support brings out to the Sound.Actually waiting for the new Cambridge CXN100 Streaming Device. Till now i am soooo happy with the Setup, i´m listening to Music in a whole new Way. And Darka has definetly his impact on my Decisions für the Equip.
@uglybob75057 ай бұрын
Certainly look amazing ! And judging by your review it performs amazing too. Thanks for the review and sharing 🙂
@tumblebeat90087 ай бұрын
Good Video John! I Bought this Marantz 70S and i'm very happy. I have a small 5.1 Setup and I use it as a preamp only. AV Receivers or even AV Processors with separate Pre-Outs come normally in an other price league. In combination with active studio speakers from Adam Audio, this delivers a fantastic surround experience. A little lag over HDMI with a 4K Apple TV is noticeable, not with netfilx via the tv. Even playing stereo files in surround mode, is really fun and way above my espectations.
@angelOcrisu7 ай бұрын
I recently replaced my Denon 600ne with Marantz 6007 and I've got to say that for 450 euros in 2024 it is on another level, better in any way.
@katieveruca97857 ай бұрын
This is what I’ve been waiting for!
@icyhybrid31747 ай бұрын
I have a Marantz Cinema 70s AVR on order, the sibling, and will report back how it does with B&W CM8 towers. Its a 7.2 channel AVR with full pre-out which is a great thing should you want to hook up a volume fixed higher end integrated stereo amp for music listening while also enjoying home theatre. It has pre-amp only mode which enables you to upgrade the power should you wish. I think that would have been a great comparison test with the stereo 70s.
@watchtvatmyplace66917 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, i have a marantz 40n with Definitive Technology D17 speakers and love the sound combo 😊.. Still love to see this video to know what you think.
@samuelreggio16117 ай бұрын
Even with gear I’d never consider buying, I continue to love your perspective and attitude.
@litenbrandbil7 ай бұрын
I like what marantz has done here, integrating surround amplifier features in a stereo amplifier.
@Saetun.7 ай бұрын
Nice coverage. I would add that all though subjective, the Marantz is an aesthetically pleasing piece of kit. if I ever forego vintage, the Marantz will be on my short list.
@itsvladzino32467 ай бұрын
The fact the WiiM Amp is actually used as comparison (or context if you prefer) in this video says a lot about the value equation reframing that just occurred in the industry. You can get 3 WiiM Amps for one Stereo70 - all with superior software - and still purchase some 100 Eur + something before getting even with the Marantz from a budget POV, and certainly not inferior sound wise. Wait until the WiiM Amp Pro release…
@jonathandavis95077 ай бұрын
Uhhhh… doesn’t have the same functionality.
@rumbolzpunktde7 ай бұрын
if you like black boxes….
@axelpritzbauer6 ай бұрын
The bass management only allows filtering LF for the sub out, and not HF for the speaker outputs. A shame as the amp is very complete in it’s feature set.
@g-mail47437 ай бұрын
OH Sweet!, I've been waiting for a review like this!
@Sjonesphx7 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video and more to come on the Stereo 70s. I recently purchased one and love it so far. Plus I’ve noticed that it shows up in my Roon as a Roon ready device but not yet certified. Until then I use the RHEOS extension to do so.
@DarkoAudio7 ай бұрын
I don't know for sure but I've heard it *rumoured* that Roon Ready is just around the corner.
@mrjwarren1017 ай бұрын
Could you explain RHEOS? I’ve been using airplay from Roon to my Marantz Cinema 60, purely because of HEOS track limit
@Sjonesphx7 ай бұрын
@@DarkoAudio🤘🏼
@Sjonesphx7 ай бұрын
@@mrjwarren101RHEOS is an extension you can use within Roon. It allows Roon to stream to the HEOS environment within Marantz or Denon as if it’s a squeezebox. Soon (and the creator knows this and is sad his extension would be obsolete lol) Marantz will be Roon Ready. One of the benefits of using this extension is that you can use the Roon environment as in the DSP and it will stream 192/24 which far surpasses the limitations of airplay. Hope this helps. Tons of documentation on the Roon community pages on RHEOS.
@pistopitpit5 ай бұрын
Darko, I’m amazed that you have Todd Hido work, my favourite photographer. Great taste in art you have Sir, this obviously also includes taste in music.
@djlafg587 ай бұрын
As always, a very well balanced account. I have the Marantz PM7000 and really enjoy its features though as i can't be bothered playing money to subscribe to Spotify higher res, I put up with their standard version and just let it run in the background. Lazy, yes, but it does throw lots of unexpected artist to me as it has quickly realised I like America of the 1920s-1960s. Other than that I listen to FM Concert a lot here in little New Zealand, still have an older Rega Planar II turntable and a Marantz 6007 CD player, both getting regular use. And there is an older Marantz amp hooked up to a specialist 78rpm Rek-O-Kut turntable that plays my jazz/dance band discs and other genres from the 1920s. Both turntables run via Project Tube Box preamps. But 78rpm is not really a suitable topic for a modern audio channel! From the 78rpms You will guess that I'm a senior citizen (81 yo). Thanks for your reviews John, you are a talented presenter and I hope you will continue doing your reviews for many years to come.
@LaciKEchannel7 ай бұрын
Hello Darko. Great video as usual. What about a comparison between Marantz Stereo 70s and Denon DRA 900h? Greetings from Slovakia.
@mikemcdonald71497 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great review. The quality of your videos are amazing. Thanks John.
@ilianstoimenov66197 ай бұрын
A very nice review indeed. Being a Marantz fan myself I enjoy their slimline but I can't help but notice that this is basicallly a restyled NR1200 with 350EUR uplift... I know inflation and it offers a lot of functionality but still...
@alanjipy557 ай бұрын
Would be interesting how the cambridge audio cxa81 would fair with the 70s.
@820SHAYАй бұрын
Hi You review in the past marantz pma 7000n, is thare a big defense between them? Sound only.? Thanks and great reviews
@ptpoul7 ай бұрын
Tresor t-shirt? From a guy that travelled across Europe 15 times from 1990-2000 to visit Berlin and tresor Berlin at Potsdamer Platz, I dig it 🤩
@damgood327 ай бұрын
I just got called out with the dad remote quip!😂😂😂
@tritiumglo46997 ай бұрын
Exceptional piece. Makes a phenomenal preamp. I wish #1 it had a high pass crossover. #2 was not 400$ more than the NR1200 it replaces.
@subzero94607 ай бұрын
Brilliant review as always
@Photoed19857 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this video to appear. I'm quite taken by the look of this amp and spend as much time listening to music as watching TV through a stereo. I had the Denon DRA-800H for a couple of years but got irritated with HEOS and found the sound a bit thick and congested on the Q Acoustics 3020i I use. I swapped out for a NAD 3045 with all important HDMI connection and find the sound much more tonally to my liking. A stroke of luck really as I bought blind from a second hand site. People rave about the Marantz sound quality in general so I'm tempted to find somewhere to give it a listen. The zone 2 pre out is a feature I'd really like to have for feeding music/TV into a room adjoining the lounge without additional wireless boxes involved. Worth mentioning in a follow up maybe ? Cheers, like your work a lot. Great presentation style.
@mikes1217 ай бұрын
Just got the Marantz Model 50. Quit nice.
@RP-ms7lu5 ай бұрын
Between marantz 7000N and steroe 70s, which one is better sound ?
@820SHAYАй бұрын
Same question 😮
@benakiba28 күн бұрын
+1
@ramondelgado677810 күн бұрын
The PM7000N is by far a superior unit regarding sound quality. It uses a toroidal transformer, thicker aluminum heat sink, and larger array of capacitors. However, the stereo 70 has HDMI switching, an on screen display, and pre amp outputs so you can add an external amp. The build quality of the PM7000N is also superior and has a really nice front display.
@rich-s6c7 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for the advice on the external phono stages. I always wonder if I should get one.
@salimriazkhan44636 ай бұрын
I'm wondering, strictly speaking from the sound quality perspective, how would this Stereo 70 compare to say a Cambridge Audio AXR100, or even a Rotel A11 Tribute?
@supergranular7 ай бұрын
Goes through all the trouble, and does so every video, to explain why he's comparing what he is to the review item in question. And every single video still has comments like "How does this stack up against [insert component John just said he doesn't have]?"
@filipepaninho65587 ай бұрын
Nice review! I was waiting for this one, as I'm considering this amp in a near future to upgrade my Arcam Solo Movie 2.1! And it looks good too. 😉
@ionutfechete63286 ай бұрын
Super nice review! What would you choose? This Marantz Stereo 70 or Yamaha RN800A?
@2shoestoo7 ай бұрын
I bought one the first day of release, do I like it? YEP!
@jonathandavis95077 ай бұрын
Looks like a refreshed NR1200 after looking inside.
@wvjon757 ай бұрын
That’s what I was thinking.
@nocashback7 ай бұрын
Love the Tresor shirt.
@federicovalmassoni38277 ай бұрын
Really interesting for a beautiful 2.1 solution, perhaps with Kef bookshelf Reference 3?
@taidee7 ай бұрын
Thanks you JD for the review.
@stormblessed26735 ай бұрын
Potentially interested in this stereo amp. Would this be powerful enough to drive Kef LS50 Metas? They are pretty power hungry speakers. Any advice is appreciated.
@larre4205 ай бұрын
I have thay same quistion
@andrewbrazier96645 ай бұрын
I think I'd try & get an A B demo with Monitor Audio 100 Silver speakers which I believe would be a better synergy with the Marantz. I wasn't struck with the LSs sound although many rate them. I had MA bronze with a Marantz PM6006 2 channel amp 👍
@upster4 ай бұрын
@@larre420 @stromblessed2673 did anyone of you tried it? I'm wondering about similar setup.
@jeethenmohanlalramboth317 ай бұрын
Hi John, any chance you can do more AVR reviews? Only for 2 channels and sound quality focus.
@MoiNo687 ай бұрын
Hello John, I know you have loved the NAD M33 Masters series and I think that you know Terry from Primare, I just bought a I35 amplifier with a DM36 module DAC and a Prisma module, I think it would be a good side by side comparaison between the two products. Thanks for your amazing work 😊
@AenimaEater7 ай бұрын
I have the multichannel version of 70s and I love it.
@FirstNameLastName-tb3rm7 ай бұрын
You didn’t mention that this would make an excellent preamp. I have the NR1200. Which is basically the predecessor to this one. And that’s how I use it. I’m working on my second kit amp now. And for a preamp, it does a good job.
@azoriusmage7 ай бұрын
What do you use for your power amp?
@Yiannis21127 ай бұрын
It's certainly a serious contender with all these features and with good sound, as expected from Marantz. However, I'd seriously consider Atoll's IN80, with the DA200 digital internal extension, that has optical, coax, usb and bluetooth. Less bells and whistles for sure, but I bet it sounds better.
@andrewbrazier96647 ай бұрын
You'd need an A B demonstration to ascertain that.
@Yiannis21127 ай бұрын
@@andrewbrazier9664 Sure! Not denying its the only way to find out, but since there's no such luck, I have to rely to what I read in reviews.
@sokrebis7 ай бұрын
6:09 Why would you need USB to S/PDIF converter? Usually you need USB in to connect PC, but you can connect PC via HDMI port. Right?
@marleymcleay9228Ай бұрын
Extraordinary review. ❤
@ajoaoferreira707 ай бұрын
Olá Darko, gosto muito dos teus videos. Cumprimentos desde Portugal.
@williambroth7784Ай бұрын
Hi John. Love your work. I am hesitating between the Powernode and the Stereo 70s for a tv room with Focal Theva bookshelves and sub. Toughts?
@evr67bb25 күн бұрын
No powernode
@redstarwraith7 ай бұрын
Why do manufacturers commonly drop the ball on such things like knob feel, janky remotes, and other "finishing touches"? It's really frustrating. I bought the Peachtree Gan 400 + preDac. The buttons on the preDac (and its volume control) are really a disappointment in an other wise decent sounding set up...
@michaeljones2707 ай бұрын
for my first jump into hifi i just picked up one of these, along with a pair of JBL L82s. not too bad. heos needs a complete remake jesus...
@mikecees22307 ай бұрын
Hey John, Hot damn, I'm really pumped to get the 70s! But wait a minute, it has nice features but how does it sound compared to the 40N or the Model 30? I'm a 95% music and 5% video guy. But the connectivity is very alluring nonetheless. I heard the Audiolab briefly and found it too lean for my vintage ears.
@Skyouu7 ай бұрын
The model 50 is nice too, but it's strange to have model 50 + cd50n around 3500 € when the 40n is there for 2500€... I mean I love the convenience of an all in one even if the separates is on the paper is maybe more "convenient" about the separation from the sources. I'm sure both are very nice, 40n is very nice too, but it's strange to have separates much pricer than the 40n (even if we have a cd player in addition) because 50+cd50 is one lower range behind the 40n.. The stereo 70 is nice but it's more on the av side than hifi ...it's the new nr1200. I'm waiting the replacement of the 7000n.... To see how things turn... On the paper model 50+cd50, it was I look for but not at 3500€... Or a 40n +cd should be fun for an all in one...
@dawaynecleckley86737 ай бұрын
Dad remotes! 😂 I love it! Great review. Thanks for including the WiiM amp. It seems to be a measurable disruptor.
@gkanai14006 ай бұрын
The Denon DRA-900H is 100w/ch @ 8ohms and has almost all of the same functionality at a slightly lower price.
@AdrjanL3 ай бұрын
but how about the difference in sound?
@jacque77367 ай бұрын
Hello, excellent video as usual. I.m wondering if i should change my Rotel A12 for this Marantz stereo 70s? I would have 15W of increase in power and plenty of HDMI ARC connect. Or maybe it would be a better choice to add a power amp to my actual A12 to stream Spotify? But i will still be stuck with no HDMI so i don't know. Audio is getting more and more complicated, it's a tough game but you make it easier to understand, thank you.
@ivanfilatov79137 ай бұрын
Rotel and Marantz have completely different sound... Marantz is warm, thick and Rotel is very revealing, detailed. If you like the sound of Rotel, than get a Rotel power amp instead.
@ChuckKolyvas7 ай бұрын
Have you had a look at the LEAK Stereo 230 integrated? It has HDMI ARC among a raft of I/O options, so it would appear some old brands are listening. It's a bit more pricey than this Marantz, mind. Also, I note how some are talking about how bad HEOS is. It would be great if you could one day do a comparison of multi-room hifi. Many of us have a "main" system but we can't all afford stunning hifi in the bathroom or kitchen, for example. We just need something that sounds good enough and isn't a tinny Bluetooth speaker. So how do they compare? I have Audio Pro throughout the house with their Link1 device to integrate my main system. Nice sounding hardware. Woeful software. John thanks for your entertaining and relatable opinions. You are my go to for advice and for just knowing what's about.
@59250em7 ай бұрын
The problem for me is the limitation of Marantz's DAC at 24/192. As for myself, I rip my CD on computer with a very good application called Switch in 32/384 or 768 Khz. So, if I buy this amplifier, I will have a good sound with my CD player but I can't read my music if I connect the Marantz 70 to my SHanling M6 Ultra. 😕 Finally I think of buying a PM 14 S1 in second hand and a DAC, it will be easier to read my files in 32/384 and it may will be cheaper as well.
@Seegurke.7 ай бұрын
24bit and 96kHz ist more than human ears can decode, so it would only be a psychological point, not an audiophile.
@MiloDavis-bn1lx5 ай бұрын
How are you getting your music appearing on your TV? I've been trying to figure this out for a few months, without diminishing sound quality.
@EastSide_Motel2 ай бұрын
I want to know as well, have asked a couple of times on darko videos.. only way I can think is play through in built Spotify or tidal app via Apple TV etc.. but that prob messes with the sound
@EastSide_Motel2 ай бұрын
I found a way to do it with AirPlay and my iPhone. You got those bits of gear ?
@MrBravo1437 ай бұрын
How does the sound compared to the Model 40N?
@a.very.special.commenter7 ай бұрын
It should come as no surprise the answer is simply: 70s is inferior to the 40n
@aljlindbergh25843 ай бұрын
Great price! How do you think it will sound with Monitor Audio Silver 100 5G? Does it have a fairly round and warm sound?
@MandyFAАй бұрын
Hi... just wanted to get your kind advice/recommendation on this set-up: Marantz Stereo 70s; Polk R200; Sub-woofer (optional); 20sqm room.
@MrLapin-LL22 күн бұрын
I have the same speakers (R200) and after a lot of shopping to find an amp to cover my 60% music/40% tv needs at the cottage, I think I will pull the trigger on the Stereo 70. With a SVS sub. A subwoofer is a no brainer for me. After adding one to my 100% audio system at home last year, I literally told myself « why didn’t I bought a sub before!? But yea, if someone have paired the R200 with the Stereo 70 (or Marantz product), I will also be interested to hear their thought about that pairing. But as the Stereo 70 / R200 combo (with a sub :) ) I have no fear that this will be enough power to fill that 20m2 room.
@christopherbuck76797 ай бұрын
Really silly thing, but I like the idea of the renaming of the sources on the marantz. I don’t think I will be moving away from my Audiolab as, my ears are knackered and I’m not sure how much more I would need to spend to get enough of a better sound to warrant it. I do however intend to buy the wiim amp after having a couple of wiim pro’s since they were released. They anre around the house for streaming with smaller amp/speakers set ups, but having the amp combined is such a very simple solution and after getting such great reviews this sounds a real simple decision.
@jonfoss34373 ай бұрын
I use mine as a preamp, emotiva bassx s 300. I dont know it the emotiva is good enough, its ok. But not sure its a good fit, i only use it for music
@bryanpaulgilbert73083 ай бұрын
Smart idea, I hadn't considered that possibility
@edwardwood9697 ай бұрын
Nice review John as always. Are both amps able to handle 4 ohm loads? Don’t the R3 Metas go below 4 ohms at some frequencies?
@icyhybrid31747 ай бұрын
From the Kef homepage NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
@diegocanale11247 ай бұрын
I own a very humble Marantz m-cr612 for my small lounge. And it's more than adequate and some more. If I had a bigger budget and larger room I'd consider this or the pm6007 plus cd or streamer
@o0divinity0o7 ай бұрын
Why oh why did they not include proper subwoofer management like in their AVRs? A retailer promised me that the LPF setting also applies an HPF. Is this something you can confirm? :)
@DarkoAudio7 ай бұрын
There is no HPF in this amp.
@o0divinity0o7 ай бұрын
@@DarkoAudio Thank you!
@Capitan_Cavernicola_14 ай бұрын
Great video! I just bought that integrated amplifier due to the sound quality. How do you connect the Wiim Pro Plus to the Marantz stereo 70s? Is it HDMI? Will the Marantz show what Roon is playing on the TV when streaming to the Wiim Pro Plus, as it does when streaming to it via Airplay? Thanks!
@jiggahits7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review? How does this compare to the Model 40? Is this a poor man's Model 40 or is this really geared towards those with a less critical ear or speakers that can't deliver an appreciable difference? Any comments are appreciated. Cheers!
@lukelin2507 ай бұрын
I really want to know also. The 40n is twice the price yet the specs seem identical for the most part. In fact the 70s is 5w per channel more powerful and has more inputs. From what I can see they both have hdam, are both discrete power amps, and have torroidal power class a/b
@larrybinns84556 ай бұрын
The Marantz 40N is $2,500 on Crutchfield. A far better solution I believe is to purchase both the Stereo70 and an external amplifier and use the Stereo70 as a pre-amp only. This is what I did and I’m extremely happy. I purchased the Stereo70 ($1,000) and Rotel RB-1582 MkII (x-mas sale for $1600) which is a Class AB 200W into 8 ohm or 400W into 4-ohm amplifier. The entire setup cost me $2,600 on Crutchfield. Multiple reasons why I purchased the Stereo70. HDMI ARC, Sub Out w/Base Management, ability to set Speaker Distance to listening position, speaker/sub volume level matching with test tones, network ready (Wi-Fi/Ethernet), ability to disable via menu the Stereo70 internal amplifier and use only as a pre-amp. The “pre-amp only” configuration yields lower noise and distortion, and the entire unit runs extremely cool. I use a WiiM Pro via coax-in to the Stereo70 as my streamer because Heos, even with its latest update is sub par. Spotify Connect and Air Play directly to the Stereo70 works flawlessly. Perhaps once “Spotify Supremium” is finally released I can remove the WiiM Pro. The one main negative I have is why Marantz did not include a 12V trigger out with a unit like this that has pre-amp out connections. The lack of a 12V trigger to turn-on an external amplifier when the Stereo70 is turned-on is a big miss. My two cents......
@aaf7ad7 ай бұрын
Excellent review. I have the NAD C658 ands Rotel 70w power amplifier and this might replace them.
@Kohlispro7 ай бұрын
Hi John - Great vid. I know you have your views on HEOS / AirPlay 2 combo. Any chance you can do a video highlighting the quirks of HEOS, what you like / dislike etc. Thanks in advance.
@immanuelsuresh773910 күн бұрын
Is there any sound difference between marantz Stereo 70s vs Marantz Cenima 60 av receiver? If no, i think cenima 60 makes more sense to invest in.
@saloncaruso37014 ай бұрын
Thank you
@YukonXL7 ай бұрын
I have had my Marantz Stereo 70s for about a month but still in return window. I am using it in my home office where I have 2 PC’s, Apple TV 4K, and multiple game systems fed into an LG OLED. I have found that there is noticeable input lag when feeding the hdmi through the Marantz, especially on the PC’s and then to a degree on the gaming systems. No issue on the Apple TV. I ended up snagging the Choco Sound EMEI integrated for less than half so am now using the Marantz as just a preamp, for subwoofer integration, and for HMDI Arc. Wonder if anyone else experienced the input lag issues through hdmi?
@mujtahid7 ай бұрын
I had a similar issue with lag, but after I changed my hdmi cable to support 8K, no more lag.
@markoriordan1017 ай бұрын
I have the option of getting the cinema 60 for the same price as the stereo 70. Which should I choose?
@bobk38407 ай бұрын
Why don’t you ever mention Pandora as a streaming service? It is CD quality. Which you have said you prefer. Just curious.
@cartilagehead63267 ай бұрын
does pandora let you pick tracks yet?
@user-ps6kt7eh2m7 ай бұрын
Ive had the stereo 70 for about 5 months now and i use a fully differential external amp for power. Use the stereo 70 as a preamp. Been thinking of going with schiit preamp in order to take advantage of fully balanced connection. Do you think the sound difference is worth it or just stay with the stereo 70?
@coreyw42307 ай бұрын
The biggest drawback to the Stereo 70s is that... Marantz, in their infinite wisdom, does not offer it in that gorgeous silver in North America. Incredibly frustrating.
@Seegurke.7 ай бұрын
Habe jetzt einige Video gesehen, super Kanal! Toll Inhalte, immer richtig interessant dargestellt, besonders gefällt mir deine spezielle nerd-artige Herangehensweise an die Themen :-). Auch sehr gutes Englisch für einen Berliner! 🙂 Gibt es deiner Meinung nach AV-Receiver, die auch beim Musikhören an die audiophile Eigenschaften eines Stereo-Receiver herankommen? Bin grad am überlegen zwischen AV- & Stereoreceiver, soll sowohl für Film als auch Musik dienen. Multikanal ist nicht geplant, lediglich 2.1. (Dali-Standboxen mit KC62 oder SVS3000micro). Danke und weiter so!
@HatoriHanso56797 ай бұрын
Hallo. Stand vor der selben Frage allerdings für ein 5.1 Setup und b&w 707 vorne und 607 hinten plus b&w Sub. Höre ca 70% Musik und 30% Filme/Games etc. Meine Lösung war dann einen Marantz AVR Cinema 60 in Verbindung mit einer Stereoendstufe von NAD. Das habe ich mit dem passenden Marantz CD Player kombiniert und einem Elac Discovery Musikserver. Für meinen Geschmack klingt diese Kombi im Sterobereich nicht viel schlechter als ein einer Stereoverstärker aber ich habe eben noch 5.1. Die Musik höre ich im PureDirect Modus ohne Sub und hab für meinen 25qm Raum mehr als genug Druck. Hatte parallel auch über eine Soundbar und ein reines Stereosetup überlegt aber das ist für Film und Games nicht das gleiche wenn man 5.1 seit Jahren gewohnt ist.
@Seegurke.7 ай бұрын
@@HatoriHanso5679 Danke. Welche Stereoendstufe von NAD hast du gewählt, C268? Wie wird diese an den Marantz angeschlossen?
@tg63733 ай бұрын
Johnnys got style!
@KITFLETCH17 ай бұрын
The comparison was spot on. Neither have great streaming platforms! I wonder if you used the Marantz for TV sound and how it performed?
@ryanbrown42595 ай бұрын
You mention hdmi out for on screen now playing screen. Is that with just one HDMI arc connection or does one need 2 connections for this functionality?
@bkstarkey7 ай бұрын
Love mine. Only issue is the remote app. It tends to report incorrect information and occasionally doesn’t function properly.
@incredibledeepak5 ай бұрын
Does this support Spotify connect?
@The333mhz7 ай бұрын
I'm wondering if the Stereo 70s is sounding better than the cinema 70 in stereo mode?
@farhanryan28957 ай бұрын
I’m betting it will. More watts in two channel. Also, because stereo is its main purpose.
@andrewbrazier96647 ай бұрын
In theory it should. You'd need to demo them side by side with the speakers or equivalent you intend to use 👍
@alanjipy557 ай бұрын
It obviously will i have the Cinema 70, stereo pre out plugged in to a Cambridge audio cxa81 for movies and some 5.1 music.. I use the cxa81 all the time for two channel music.
@boneseyyl10607 ай бұрын
I think that depends on your speakers. They should sound similar but with 25 more watts maybe not as dynamic sounding at louder volumes. If you don't play loud, probably won't notice much difference.
@madjiedahlan16407 ай бұрын
Marantz is my favourite amp
@boyafraidire7 ай бұрын
PSA for UK viewers - the Darko endorsed door stops are £3 in Lidl at the minute, 2 sizes
@henkiepda4 ай бұрын
for me it lacks some analog Vmeters 😅😅
@theodoroschronis29667 ай бұрын
Great informative video as always! What do you think of pairing the Marantz with the Sonus Faber Lumina II, which I own and like both for music and movies?
@TheGmr1407 ай бұрын
Love the video, thanks 😊😊
@milagroscaviglia50347 ай бұрын
Excelent review!! Do you have in mind reviewing new gear from Quad, Revela speakers and Platina amp??? True ribbon tweeter from a great company!!!!thanks and cheers from Argentina
@TheGforceuk7 ай бұрын
Marantz question not amp though . I have a maranzt CD52 mk2 special edition. . Is it worth upgrading to a more modern cd player or is there a ceiling limit on sound quality and did they hit that with this cd player in the 90’s
@ilianstoimenov66197 ай бұрын
The only upgrade worth doing is to a higher class CD, not the same just a modern one... The CD53 is a great piece.
@Yiannis21127 ай бұрын
@TheGforceuk No. You're fine. You need to get a $700-1000 one, of todays models, to see any difference.
@DavidHead617 ай бұрын
Are you able to load the Apple Music app on your TV and then play music directly via the HDMI connection?
@bluelines17927 ай бұрын
The KZfaq video art picture reminded me of the Beatles, Pete Best?
@darkzomspam7 ай бұрын
I was researching the market for an amp on that range (1000-1500) to complement my denon x4700h and set it as a power amp for the front speakers... I wonder what do you think about less commercially-known units, e.g. AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S400ET which can be found at a similar price but have stellar reviews. Are they really worth it? I would love to see what is your point of view. Keep up the good work!!! Regards
@Yiannis21127 ай бұрын
First of all, the Audiophonics is a power amp at 1400 euros and the Marantz is an integrated amp at 1000 euros. Are you after an integrated that can be used also as a power amp or simply a power amp? Its not made clear in your post.
@darkzomspam7 ай бұрын
@@Yiannis2112 Sorry, You are right. I am searching for a power amp for using it through the pre-outs of the denon, but wondering if the Audiolab 7000a (which is an integrated that fits perfectly) or an exclusive power amp like the audiophonics would fit better (wharfedale lintons) as I have all the connectivity and bass management covered with the denon/apple tv. I was wondering if Darko has ever been interested in small companies (outside of asia) who build spectacular specced power amps like the Audiophonics.
@JR-ho5qm7 ай бұрын
Would be great to see a Yamaha NR2000a streaming integrated amplifier review