Marantz MODEL M1 vs. Bluesound POWERNODE vs. WiiM AMP vs. Argon Audio SA2

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Marantz MODEL M1 vs. Bluesound POWERNODE vs. WiiM AMP vs. Argon Audio SA2

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ATTENTION PLEASE: This video contains 4 side-by-side comparisons!
🆘IMPORTANT CORRECTION:🆘
The reason the Argon Audio SA2 is taking so long to power on and start playing sound in the tests is because it is, out of the box, set to always go in deep standby where everything is powered down to conserve power. Like this, the amp uses below 0,5 watts in standby.
The Wiim and Bluesound amps in my tests do not do this out of the box which is why they start playing sound much more quickly. But this also means they use 3-4 watts all the time, even when in 'standby'...
SA2 also has this feature of being "always on" - it can be enabled by holding the left button on the remote for 5 seconds until the amp blinks once. (This is stated in the quick start guide)
Now the amp will not power down the Play-Fi module when in standby, so you can get the same 1-2 second power on as you see on the other amps.
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@MadAudiofficial 25 күн бұрын

🆘IMPORTANT CORRECTION:🆘 The reason the SA2 is taking so long to power on and start playing sound in the tests is because it is, out of the box, set to always go in deep standby where everything is powered down to conserve power. Like this, the amp uses below 0,5 watts in standby. The Wiim and Bluesound amps in my tests do not do this out of the box which is why they start playing sound much more quickly. But this also means they use 3-4 watts all the time, even when in 'standby'... SA2 also has this feature of being "always on" - it can be enabled by holding the left button on the remote for 5 seconds until the amp blinks once. (This is stated in the quick start guide) Now the amp will not power down the Play-Fi module when in standby, so you can get the same 1-2 second power on as you see on the other amps.

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 Ай бұрын

🙋‍♂️🤗THANKS MAD,FOR HELPING THE AUDIOPHILE COMMUNITY 🤔💚💚💚

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 thx for watching ✌🏽

@Kuleberg Ай бұрын

Thanks for a great review. I just wanted to add that my Argon Audio SA2 with Samsung The Frame 2023 starts playing in about 12-13 seconds after HDMI wakeup. My first thougths was that the 30 seconds delay would be a dealbreaker. With half the time and a smart-TV, I often use the same time to choose app and program anyway

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@Kuleberg thx for watching 👍🏽

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

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@m4nc1n1 Ай бұрын

Pre-ordered the WiiM Ultra. I will stack it with my M1 to see how it sounds compared to HEOS

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@m4nc1n1 keep us updated👍🏽

@agustinpaz1530 8 күн бұрын

do you any updates?

@tessie4204 28 күн бұрын

The new "Denon Home Amp" VS "Marantz Model M1". That is a good battle!

@TopperDude 18 күн бұрын

Looking forward to this as well

@SarcoZQ 15 күн бұрын

They're going to be pretty much the same in terms of features. Denon is going to sound a bit more forward but that's pretty much it. In that price bracket the Denon CEOL N12 (RCDN12) is much more interesting seeing it has the same specs, a CD player, a screen and only a little less power for the same money. I know what I'd buy.

@TopperDude 15 күн бұрын

@@SarcoZQ the ceol n12 is great if you want the added cd player feature but the amp section of the new home amp is quite strong if it's anything like the M1 and can make a big diff in big rooms or with less efficient speakers. Always great to have choices.

@SarcoZQ 15 күн бұрын

@@TopperDude Yeah fully agree. I have this idea that people in the market for the Home Amp don't have the largest of rooms or the most difficult to drive speakers. That can be me. As far as power goes; the Ceol N12 is no slouch. Tested it with Bowers 603s3s and it worked great. The Home Amp and M1 have more power so an even wider band of speakers they can drive.

@tessie4204 14 күн бұрын

@@SarcoZQ 65w@4ohm vs 125W @ 4ohm and then we are not even talking about 8ohm

@supikoiraroy Ай бұрын

Thanks for your review, very interesting. Argon Audio SA1 mk2 without wifi + Wiim mini could also be a good combination 400€. Did you test Model1 with Buchardt P300 speakers?

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

Good idea, and SA1 mk2 is coming also with HDMI ARC, about P300 with M1 is it tested and is working really wonderful with! Beautiful combo. I purchased also the S400 MKii to review but unfortunately i had to send back the M1.

@paulk9534 Ай бұрын

I have the NodeX as streamer only and love it, the quality of sound is really very good running through my Naim amplifier, the Bluesound app is OK but not great and running with Qobuz allows high end hifi

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@paulk9534 thank you for sharing this with us 👍🏽

@LencoTB 21 күн бұрын

Do you think M1 will receive room correction over firmware update just like WiiM did?

@MadAudiofficial 21 күн бұрын

@@LencoTB I don’t think was designed for this, but never say never🤞🏾

@adnanhukic1974 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your nice review. Which bookshelf speaker will be good match with Marantz model M1? I would like to pair M1 with B&W 707 S3 bookshelf speakers but I am not sure if that will be appropriate match. What is your opinion about this?

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@adnanhukic1974 Thank You, so you already have the 707 S3? What you are using to drive them at the moment? I didn’t tested the 707 S3 yet, but is definitely on my list!

@adnanhukic1974 Ай бұрын

@@MadAudiofficial No, I don't possess them but I have good deal to purchase them. Currently I have entry model Marantz PM6007 and would like to change that with something smaller and compact - (all in one) solution. I am wondering, since Marantz PM6007 is warmish amp and that will be good match for B&W 707 S3 but if is Marantz model M1 little bit brighter because it is digital amp/streamer is that could cause to B&W 707 S3 be sibilant, hissing and will be hard to listen them, that is what I am trying find out. My answer could be just pair any B&W bookshelf speakers with Marantz model M1 and try to get conclusion.

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@adnanhukic1974 M1 doesn’t have any sibilant or brightness problems, but you will not got a warm effect if this is what you are looking for, cause is very neutral, detailed and extended in the top end!

@adnanhukic1974 Ай бұрын

@@MadAudiofficial Thanks for your input, this kind of information is exactly that I looking for, based on this I can make some decisions for future purchase

@phild8192 28 күн бұрын

I have the m1 and 707 s3. It’s a perfect match to my taste!

@user-vz3jt3yb9n 23 күн бұрын

Hi i paired my Dali oberon3 bookshelf with marantz cinema 60 avr for movies and music. So buy a marantz M1 is good idea or it not necessary Please advise me. Thank you.

@MadAudiofficial 23 күн бұрын

@@user-vz3jt3yb9n i will say not necessary!

@user-vz3jt3yb9n 22 күн бұрын

@@MadAudiofficial thanks for reply

@psyphonyxaudio Ай бұрын

Nice work

@psyphonyxaudio Ай бұрын

...AND .. I love the Drum & Bass intro =)

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@psyphonyxaudio thank you very much for your feedback 🙏🏽

@razisn Ай бұрын

There's always full power potential available from an amp no matter where the volume control is..

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@razisn perhaps power understood as spl level, authority and headroom!

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Ай бұрын

Marantz model is for someone who prefers more traditional brands and/or has extra money to spend. By the way wiim just upgraded its app to include room correction - so far only for apple users but seems android is just a few weeks away. It's available in all their products except the mini.

@MohsinWadee Ай бұрын

You obviously didn't watch the review

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Ай бұрын

@@MohsinWadee i did. I think you didn't.

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Guys i am a big fan of WiiM products, i have at home both Amp and Pro + , but you don’t get for what you aren’t paying and side by side M1 is another level in sound quality. About WiiM amp is just fantastic for the price and the app is the best one out there!

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Ай бұрын

@@MadAudiofficial i said "and/ or has extra money to spend" so cost is implied. From what you say in the end i get the wiim is overall the best for what you pay, or did i get it wrong? It's the first you mention when you make your conclusion. I have no doubt the Marantz sounds better than the wiim (i never said otherwise) but it's hard to believe overall, when taking into account also software and features, the marantz is worth almost 3 times what the wiim costs. And i think the pro version will reduce the gap even further. Just my opinion and also somehow based on yours.

@MadAudiofficial Ай бұрын

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh from what i know, in the new wiim amp they will improve the DAC section, M1 is offering much more power but is not meaning that you really need it, its depends by the speaker that’s you are going to drive!