Hi i have purchased the Amplifier after this review and with my Paradigim Premier 800F speakers it sound so clean and pure everything that is played with this amplifier sound stunningly amazing, vocal and bass is spot on, tight and fast bass with pure vocal i will never regret thst i have purchased this peace of art, helos is easy to use and it opens up a new door to hifi listening spot on quality marantz did a really good job here 5/5 stars
GREAT REVIEW! I'm highly considering getting the PM7000N. I only stream music and with an optical in I can hook it up to my tv as well. Not into home theatre so 2.1 is all that I need. Also considering the NR1200 by Marantz, but the PM7000N looks like soo much more amp section than the NR1200. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
pm7000n is a way better quality amp than nr1200...Pm7000n is pure hifi shit loaded with top notch components inside. I had one, sold and regret as fuck.
Less expensive Alternatives if you are trying to stay under budget or your listening is not as critical: Denon avr650h receiver $400, Denon CEOL RCD-N10 $500 has a build in cd player, Marantz m-cr612 has build in cd player $700
Great video, thanks for taking the time to do it. I have a serious question below but the rest of this is just a complete by the by comment. In the Denon CEOL, and they do spell it in capitals, I don't think the CEOL bit is an abbreviation. I don't know how the company officially pronounce it, but ceol is the Irish Gaelic word for music, pronounced like the English word coal, but as if it had a y after the hard c - kyoal or something. Like I said - by the by.
Very good amp I pair it with b&w 606 great sound. Only one down side at least in my unit case AirPlay via Ethernet connection Keep breaking for unknown reason maybe is only my unit fault or general AirPlay problem but is ok wit WiFi connection part of this I’m very happy with this marantz
Hello Francisco, I'm a beginner at this better quality component thing, I've recently purchased a Marantz CD6006 player (my wife just wanted a new boombox,this was a better alternative 😊) So now I want to build a system as I get the $$ together. I just learned about this integrated 7000 Marantz model through your video and it looks like the thing that will do it all for my tastes.I was looking at the B&W 607 s bookshelf speakers for this ,what's your thought on that? You would laugh because I'm presenting playing the Marantz CD 6006 through the aux input on a Bose Wave radio from 1995 I'm sure I'll be in for a treat with an integrated amp and speakers.Thanks again for the tutorial on the HEOS app I'm sure I'll be using that with this. Take care!
I am a B&W man. One of the few speaker brands that has NEVER disappointed me. If you can find a shop that carries the B&W 600 line... go listen to the 607s2 and the larger brother 606s2. I know specs say they both go down to the same 52Hz... but the larger 606 has more UMPF in the 50-100Hz. UNLESS you have room for a sub in which case look for a musical sub. BUT... there are lots of good speakers from 300-1000 pair. I do recommend... listen to them... if you can not listen first... make sure you can return them for minimal penalty (like shipping only).
Having this with my Klipsch RP-8000F speakers, the only thing I had before were 10$ speakers, so everything comparing to that garbage sounds fantastic! :)
Thanks for an excellent review and particularly how you use HEOS. My reluctance to buy all-in-one is that the free internet radio service is dependent upon the company continuing to subscribe. The other streaming services will all need firmware updates to work in a few years. The amplifier will still be functional, but the resale value will be limited by how the network player has been updated.
Here in UK, hifi buffs use RCA analogue,but years ago I had a Yamaha receiver and just happened to plug a cd player into its digital input.The sound was much more focused and I now have Yamaha as301 amp with digital input connected.
Thanks for the excellent review - some really practical advice there. I'm really close to buying one of these but no reviews of the sound when playing vinyl through the phono input...I'm a vinyl guy with a Rega P1 + Rega preamp, so wondering whether the amp is so good enough through the phono input to not require the preamp - I obviously lose an input option if I do require the preamp because the phono input can't be used for other sources..
Sorry... i no longer do vinyl. Perhaps someone on this chat can help? Or post question on amazon board? I would expect good quality, Marantz is typically good quality.
Hi Francisco. Thanks for sharing your experience. I was looking around for HEOS videos and wondering, if you can scroll through song (some your mp3) and jump to particular time in your song, e.g. 2:15. This is not possible with Yamaha Musiccast.
On mp3 played from USB or via Bluetooth you are NOT able to fast forward a song to get to the middle. I will tell you for some of those songs that have loooong intros (many by The Who) I edit the MP3s with iTunes and save as "songname_edited".
Just bought one and found your video today!! Great info!!! Very few videos about this one...pairing with klipsch rp600m for my office..hoping good choice.. Thx!!!
Really enjoyed your review, however, I was left wondering about the recording inputs and outputs on the Marantz. Can I attach a tape recorder to them or some other device?
Great video! Nice to actually watch how things work. I have the Denon DNP800 network player with HEOS but don't have the app set up. Is an internet direct connection better than using WIFI? If so, how can I connect to internet?
Nice review of what looks like a really nice Marantz product. Do you have any experience with this unit using a external SSD or via your router as a media server, any experience would really be appreciated, Regards, John
It can do it, but to be honest i prefer to just put 64GB of music on a usb stick and plug it into the back of PM7000N and i am done... reducing wifi traffic in my home. Or i use heos app to send mp3 or streaming music from phone to any heos device.
I am pretty sure the answer to this is a yes, but I hope you can answer it definitively. I currently have a Marantz CR610, a few years old. It is wired to a LAN, and my music files are all on a PC which is also wired to the LAN. Presumably I can still use the same arrangement? I use JRiver Music Center as a database and server software, and it can send the music straight through to the Marantz. Or they have an iPad app which can be used as a remote for the Marantz and it kicks off the process. I can't imagine that Marantz would have made such a great and easy system unworkable on a newer product? Phillip
First the Marantz CR610 was a great little amp came out 7+ years ago with features that are still good today. Short answer is YES the LAN port still supports NAS. But I will tell say... you may want to consider placing your music on a large USB memory stick and skip the need for setting up your NAS. I placed a 1Terabit memory stick with all my MP3s in folders that behave like "play lists".
An addition to my previous comment. I’m not sure why you RUclipsrs just don’t get the set up manual and illustrate step by step the set up in the manual. You go all over the place that still leaves those who are tech shy scratching their heads. It’s not rock science. Illustrate the manual and you are gold.
well... this amp does not come with paper manual. You have to go online and download digital copy of manual. Now many people watch these videos because they want to know if a product "can do this or that" so they watch videos like this to see what something is like to live with it. Many manuals do not really show you what living with something is like.
I’m curious what radio app/service is shown on the amp display at the end of this video? I see 3 lines of text. But what I usually I see on my 7000N with TuneIn radio is 2 lines and play icon in the third line. BTW, I have the same setup with Monitor Audio Silver 100 Black Oak :)
Amp displays what is given from streaming. Depends more on the radio station. Tunein and iheart radio both show data. Even via bluetooth you may also see data, from youtube for example.
Great review! I just bought a pair of Mission ZX 2 bookshelf speakers. I have filtered my amp options down to 7000N and Audiolab 6000A. Unfortunately i don't have the luxury to demo and compare them where I live. The Marantz might have a fuller and more richer sound but the 6000A has also earned quite a reputation. Do you have any suggestions? So damn confused
Well... depends... What speakers do you want to use? The 6000a does NOT have bass / treble knobs... so how your speakers sound... you will have to live with. The Marantz has ability to raise bass if you want or lower treble if your speakers are too bright. The Marantz also has Sub out with control... (I myself have added a small sub) to swim in full range sound. Me personally the sound of same streaming radio station on Marantz sounded better than same radio station on audiolab... not even close (KCRW Eclectic 24 on iHeart radio). But I will admit... the cd player connected to 6000a had a little cleaner sound (less warm) likely due to is very flat response.
I am 72, retired photographer and guitarist…45 years. I am buying the following: Marantz PM7000N, Marantz CD6000 series CD, and Tekton Pendragons for Speakers…any advice please!
I also tried the elac 6.2-s2 pretty good... but they are missing detail for me. I bought the Elac uni fi 2.0... I will make a video for them also. pretty good, they improved the upper mid and high freq detail and presentation.
Hello sir, thanks for the review,,, can you please check if that amp has digital input noise like pm6006 shown here in this video /watch?v=dJ2O1o5KXUc&t=303s
All 3 digital inputs sound perfect. Even with critical listening using headphones... super clean. Sorry you had problems with yours. I will ask did you verify if it was your 6006 or if it was your source? Or possibly a damaged cable?
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks for confirming,,,problem is with pm6007 and 6006, they both has this issue from the design. PM7000N is what i'm getting soon. thanks again.
Hmm not heard of cyrus until you posted. Looks similar to blue node amp. Since you are in England.... have ask how is price of Leek stereo 130 ? The good thing is Marantz products have amazing quality... so Marantz will last 10+ years.
Thanks for a great review. I will probably buy this amp soon. You can rename the inputs. In the settings menu go to music sources and then inputs. There you can rename the different inputs. At least this works with the HEOS amp.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it. but Menu / music sources; you are only able to change the name of the marantz amp. What I was wanting to do was change "optical in 1" to "HD tuner" as an example.
@@franciscoortiz6980 My HEOS amp have three inputs. Line in, optical and aux. I have renamed them to Record player, CD player and TV. I will try to explain how I did it but since I live in Sweden I don't have the English names in the menus. 1 Go to settings menu 2 Go to Music sources 3 Go to Inputs 4 Choose your amp. Here I can choose ny amp or my other HEOS speaker 5 Here I can see the three inputs of my amp. Choose the one you want to rename 6 Go to name 7 Here I can rename the inputs. Hope it helps.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Hi again. Today I got my Pm7000n and I am very happy with it. It is great amp. The settings in the HEOS app is very different for the Pm7000n compared to the HEOS amp. As you said it is not possible to change the names of the inputs in Pm7000n. I am sorry for the confusion.
Hi, i actually have NAD D3020 V2, i want an upgrade, do you recommend me these marantz amp? Which is better in terms of sound quality? I have monitor audio bronze 100 bookshelf ,thanks a lot
Short answer, Marantz PM7000N is significant upgrade from the NAD D3020v2. Long answer: I USED to love NAD back when they made excellent analog amplifiers that were excellent value for the dollar. NAD has raised their prices a lot, went to wimpy Damps and done a poor job of making software, apps and controls for their products.
I was reading the manual for this amp, and it says "supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers". My question is how would you connect the wireless speak to the amp and what wireless speakers would you recommend?
I already own a Marantz NR1200 receiver and like the sound. I am looking to purchase another device for another location and am considering the PM7000N because of the convenience since I will only use it for streaming. I am considering pairing it with the Wharfedale Lintons but my concern is that since both those speakers and the Marantz are quite warm in tonality (which is what I like), would it be “too much of a good thing”? If it would I am considering a Sonus Faber Lumina 2 or 3 or Sonetto 2. I would appreciate your thoughts on either of those pairings. Thank you.
Hello Sorry for delayed response. Wharf Lintons and Sonus Faber Luminas are great speakers for the price. As far as what your ears like... be honest with yourself... nothing wrong with that. Example I have 52 year old ears, try to take care of my hearing... but they are still starting to lose some upper freq. So TO ME my B&W 606s2 sound detailed and rich.... but 18yr old said my room sounded bright. BUUUUUT... this amp does have treble/bass knobs... so if too much or too little of something... you can trim it a bit.
Hello Mister Ortiz and All, Thank you very much for your great review. I owned a NAD 320BEE (+ChromeCast Audio & Spotify) and Concept 20 Q acoustic speakers and I would like to update my System. I am really hesitating between : > Marantz 8006 (More Power, but much more ?) > Marantz PM7000N (Better quality streaming from Chromecast audio ? But less power than 8006 but a lot ? sound may be better on Spotify because of internal DAC compare to 8006) > For speakers, it would be only bookshelf (no more room at home)…Focal 906, BW 606S2 or wharfedale EVO 4.2 For the Amplifiers, I really need your (and all HiFiman who want to help me :P) point of view, advices and the amplifiers that you would pick up if you need to choose. Thank in advance for your help, advice and Time. Best Regards Cedric
Well it is up to you the direction you want to move in. The NAD 320Bee and the Marantz 8006 are both very good amplifiers but they are Analog only, but you will still need a streamer or DAC. If you want a ONE box solution amplifier+streamer that can also chrome cast (via hdmi dongle) then you may want to consider a home theater receiver. If you watch all of my video... I mention alternatives.
Hello honestly I was kind of disappointed with a monitor silver 100s. While they had lots of bass the mid-range and upper frequency tapers off. In my opinion there is are a lot of better speakers for $900 pair. I have been very happy with the quad s2, B&W 606s2 and tekton prime bookshelfs.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Oh ! I just loved the Monitor Audio Gold 100 5g Piano Ebony finish & was hoping they sound equally good 🤣 Nevermind ! I too am currently using the B&W 606 ( yes they are quite capable speakers) Thanks Francisco for your Input & Videos wish you luck...
Haha Cambridge dont have Source Direct button bcs it dont have tone control and always in direct mode OMG :) This button only bypass tone controll. Im little lazy person so I buy that Marantz and sell my Roksan K3 + dac :)
The powernode 2i is an interesting product that some of the circuitry is borrowed from the NAD streamer amp. I personally needed 3 digital inputs, powernode only has 1. I know the powernode is a digital amp box only weighing 8Lb so i question the robustness. But hey... give it a try... return it if it does not please you.
@@kokming2556 I tried them both actually. The sound on the Powernode 2i was phenom! But I did miss the classic look of a real amp. The Marantz was a good amp too, but sound wise it was a bit too much top. I've since stuck with my Yamaha RN303 until I'm fully satisfied with something that'll be right for me. Good luck, it's a mind field out there! So much to choose from
Probably the most detailed review of this amplifier. I have only one question though! is streaming supported natively from spotify app or only through HEOS app?
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks a ton! I'm actually torn between this and the Audiolab 6000A. Do you have any suggestions? But the HDMI and streaming functionality in the marantz is hard to overlook!!
@@anushab4347 ahh hey i will be honest auduolab 6000a play is a very good amplifier, flat dynamic and detailed. And depends what speakers you plan on using. But to me audiolab was missing usb input for mp3, no bass and treble, no subwoofer out with freq control.
I'm pretty sure it supports it directly from Spotify app, with the functionality called 'Spotify Connect'. It is documented in the PM7000N manual. Based on that I just ordered one, because I'd hate to be restricted to using the HEOS app for streaming.
Short answer... Now I am using B&W 606s2. LONG ANSWER: So I filmed this video after about 6mos of living with marantz pm7000n. I had the Monitor silver 100s for about 3mos. Honestly the monitor 100s roll off the upper mids and high frequencies and are missing a little bit of detail up there, could NOT return them because I bought them from ebay. Then in early October 2020... B&W came out with NEW 606 series 2. I actually went to the store hoping to buy the Series 1 for nice discount (about $200/pr savings). I was able to hear both, and fell in love with the Series 2; they have just a little more clarity in the upper mids and the bass tightened...very nice.
@@royaustin5022 hello yes love it even more. Added yamaha servo sub that fills below 80hz, PM7000N has a subout with filter works great. I have gotten so lazy i just tell alexa to control it. Never imagined i would enjoy streaming radio so much. Happy listening to you.
There are many great speakers out their depends how much you want to spend some of my favorites bookshelf wharfdale diamond 225, mission qx2, elac UniFi 2.0, b&w 606s2, and triangle Genesee.
Ok a few minutes in and I have a criticism. Why do you show everything connected? The single most frustrating item for noobies is connecting. And you have completely bypassed this stage. A thumbs down.
wow man... thumbs down... for not showing you how to plug in a RCA connector? Are you so noob that you do not know how to connect speaker cables or RCA connector? perhaps you should stick with clock radio or audio on your phone.
Hello YES I think it sounds very good, and for under $1000 USD it is the best I have heard. In fact to me the amplifier sounds better than any under 1500 USD amplifier I have heard. But the added bonus of built in streaming music, built in DAC and built in networking ability puts this product as an EXCELLENT Value.
@@baldving86 After you buy it and listen to it, please come back and post your comments. I really hope you enjoy the sound and have fun with all the features.
What's the point to buy this product when it doesn't support Qobuz ? It supports all the others but not the one so many people prefer? Unless there is a way round it. If there is what is it?
Receiver does not have a microphone. You can use phone amazon app or any amazon speaker in your house. This is same for every alexa Receiver i have tested.
Ohh I just wanted update something.... the Price. Sad to say ... due to demand or low supply for components... or just greed on part of the audio companies. This price has gone up to $1200. But you can find it refurbished for $800. Still a great product... up to you if you want to spend $1200 or $800. OHH Denon dra-800h is around $600 or REFURBISHED for $450.
Hello Pardon delay, I have not heard the Naim 5si. I did hear the Rega Elex when I went to audition some Golden ear Aeon 3 speakers. I took my B&W606 with me to compare. Now I was not really able to make a comparison since Marantz is one piece and Rega + Bluesound node is two pieces. BUT the clarity is better with the Marantz and midrange was more detailed. I honestly believe it was also that they were using RCA cables since Rega elex has no digital inputs. Since you already own a Bluesound Node 2i... I would recommend a product that has both analog and Digital inputs and you can try both see what you like more. Perhaps Marantz pm6006 (around $500), Yamaha A-S801, Arcam Sa10 or what I seriously considered Vincent Audio SV500 (1000 tube solid state hybrid with digital inputs)
Onkyo makes some good sounding equipment. Nr616 has streaming and Bluetooth but i have not tried them. Jamo makes some good value speakers, but i have not done side by side listen.
@@properoldschool OR you could do what I did... upgrade your TV receiver. I just purchased Denon AVR-X2600H and connected it to my TV system. It also has HEOS and Alexa voice controls. Ohh and it sounds great. Depending on how much power you want in the TV room. There are some as low as $400
Not sure about the comparison, I would expect they would be similar. But certainly the PM7000n has more features, 3 digital inputs, streaming and Heos.
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if i end up buying this its because this review/ walkthrough convinced me even more.. thank you !
welcome, enjoy
buy it if you can find one...I had this amp and sold , big regret here..i'll buy again once i find in stock.
How does it compare to the NR1200?
I much enjoyed this thoroughgoing video. I'll check out some of your other videos as a result! :-)
Very useful video, I just bought one on the strength of this : ) just waiting on it to arrive now.
Thanks hope you love it
Hi i have purchased the Amplifier after this review and with my Paradigim Premier 800F speakers it sound so clean and pure everything that is played with this amplifier sound stunningly amazing, vocal and bass is spot on, tight and fast bass with pure vocal i will never regret thst i have purchased this peace of art, helos is easy to use and it opens up a new door to hifi listening spot on quality marantz did a really good job here 5/5 stars
Happy you liked it. And glad you liked Heos.
GREAT REVIEW! I'm highly considering getting the PM7000N. I only stream music and with an optical in I can hook it up to my tv as well. Not into home theatre so 2.1 is all that I need. Also considering the NR1200 by Marantz, but the PM7000N looks like soo much more amp section than the NR1200. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you!
pm7000n is a way better quality amp than nr1200...Pm7000n is pure hifi shit loaded with top notch components inside. I had one, sold and regret as fuck.
Less expensive Alternatives if you are trying to stay under budget or your listening is not as critical: Denon avr650h receiver $400, Denon CEOL RCD-N10 $500 has a build in cd player, Marantz m-cr612 has build in cd player $700
Great video, thanks for taking the time to do it. I have a serious question below but the rest of this is just a complete by the by comment. In the Denon CEOL, and they do spell it in capitals, I don't think the CEOL bit is an abbreviation. I don't know how the company officially pronounce it, but ceol is the Irish Gaelic word for music, pronounced like the English word coal, but as if it had a y after the hard c - kyoal or something. Like I said - by the by.
Very good amp I pair it with b&w 606 great sound. Only one down side at least in my unit case AirPlay via Ethernet connection Keep breaking for unknown reason maybe is only my unit fault or general AirPlay problem but is ok wit WiFi connection part of this I’m very happy with this marantz
Glad you like it. I also purchased a pair of B&W 606s2 speakers and B&W ASW608 sub... musical perfection.
@@franciscoortiz6980 thıs amp ıs good for B and W 706 s2 ? what do you think ?
@@enderc2406 Yes I use the 606s2 and love them, just added a sub to complete the bottom end. (Marantz has sub out with freq control set mine to 80Hz)
I have one pushing a pair of JBL Studio 590’s. Plenty of power even in my large listening room.
Hello Francisco, I'm a beginner at this better quality component thing, I've recently purchased a Marantz CD6006 player (my wife just wanted a new boombox,this was a better alternative 😊) So now I want to build a system as I get the $$ together. I just learned about this integrated 7000 Marantz model through your video and it looks like the thing that will do it all for my tastes.I was looking at the B&W 607 s bookshelf speakers for this ,what's your thought on that? You would laugh because I'm presenting playing the Marantz CD 6006 through the aux input on a Bose Wave radio from 1995 I'm sure I'll be in for a treat with an integrated amp and speakers.Thanks again for the tutorial on the HEOS app I'm sure I'll be using that with this.
Take care!
I am a B&W man. One of the few speaker brands that has NEVER disappointed me. If you can find a shop that carries the B&W 600 line... go listen to the 607s2 and the larger brother 606s2. I know specs say they both go down to the same 52Hz... but the larger 606 has more UMPF in the 50-100Hz. UNLESS you have room for a sub in which case look for a musical sub. BUT... there are lots of good speakers from 300-1000 pair. I do recommend... listen to them... if you can not listen first... make sure you can return them for minimal penalty (like shipping only).
If you are on a budget, consider Elac if they are sold in your country, they are generally considered great value for money
Having this with my Klipsch RP-8000F speakers, the only thing I had before were 10$ speakers, so everything comparing to that garbage sounds fantastic! :)
Thank you for this!
Thank you for the review, I was torn between this Marantz and the Denon DRA-900H. You have helped me make the decision.
Thanks for an excellent review and particularly how you use HEOS. My reluctance to buy all-in-one is that the free internet radio service is dependent upon the company continuing to subscribe.
The other streaming services will all need firmware updates to work in a few years. The amplifier will still be functional, but the resale value will be limited by how the network player has been updated.
Yes that is why i bought Marantz... company has good long history so i know it will be supported for a long time.
Here in UK, hifi buffs use RCA analogue,but years ago I had a Yamaha receiver and just happened to plug a cd player into its digital input.The sound was much more focused and I now have Yamaha as301 amp with digital input connected.
The analog inputs are also very good on this amp
Thanks for the excellent review - some really practical advice there. I'm really close to buying one of these but no reviews of the sound when playing vinyl through the phono input...I'm a vinyl guy with a Rega P1 + Rega preamp, so wondering whether the amp is so good enough through the phono input to not require the preamp - I obviously lose an input option if I do require the preamp because the phono input can't be used for other sources..
Sorry... i no longer do vinyl. Perhaps someone on this chat can help? Or post question on amazon board? I would expect good quality, Marantz is typically good quality.
Hi Francisco. Thanks for sharing your experience. I was looking around for HEOS videos and wondering, if you can scroll through song (some your mp3) and jump to particular time in your song, e.g. 2:15. This is not possible with Yamaha Musiccast.
On mp3 played from USB or via Bluetooth you are NOT able to fast forward a song to get to the middle. I will tell you for some of those songs that have loooong intros (many by The Who) I edit the MP3s with iTunes and save as "songname_edited".
Great clear vid bro. I’m going for the 700n! Would Wharfedale Evo 4.2 speakers be ok bro?
Sorry delay response. Wharf 4.2 excellent speakers... how do you like combo ?
Just bought one and found your video today!! Great info!!! Very few videos about this one...pairing with klipsch rp600m for my office..hoping good choice.. Thx!!!
Same here. I am waiting for the 600's to arrive
Many thanks for this review, I have this unit on order, I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on this 👍
Hope you enjoy it!
Really enjoyed your review, however, I was left wondering about the recording inputs and outputs on the Marantz. Can I attach a tape recorder to them or some other device?
Yes, it can support a tape or cdr.
Great video! Nice to actually watch how things work. I have the Denon DNP800 network player with HEOS but don't have the app set up. Is an internet direct connection better than using WIFI? If so, how can I connect to internet?
Lan wire connection is always better. Wifi is included on the PM7000N and works good also.
Great review, thanks for sharing. I will definitely be looking at this product in person when covid is under control.
wellll if you want.... you can buy via Amazon... if not happy return within 30 days... costs you nothing.
Nice review of what looks like a really nice Marantz product. Do you have any experience with this unit using a external SSD or via your router as a media server, any experience would really be appreciated, Regards, John
It can do it, but to be honest i prefer to just put 64GB of music on a usb stick and plug it into the back of PM7000N and i am done... reducing wifi traffic in my home. Or i use heos app to send mp3 or streaming music from phone to any heos device.
Many thanks for your response, I will give your preferred method a try and see how it work out. Regards, John
I am pretty sure the answer to this is a yes, but I hope you can answer it definitively.
I currently have a Marantz CR610, a few years old. It is wired to a LAN, and my music files are all on a PC which is also wired to the LAN. Presumably I can still use the same arrangement? I use JRiver Music Center as a database and server software, and it can send the music straight through to the Marantz. Or they have an iPad app which can be used as a remote for the Marantz and it kicks off the process.
I can't imagine that Marantz would have made such a great and easy system unworkable on a newer product?
Phillip
First the Marantz CR610 was a great little amp came out 7+ years ago with features that are still good today. Short answer is YES the LAN port still supports NAS. But I will tell say... you may want to consider placing your music on a large USB memory stick and skip the need for setting up your NAS. I placed a 1Terabit memory stick with all my MP3s in folders that behave like "play lists".
Very helpful. Thank you.
An addition to my previous comment. I’m not sure why you RUclipsrs just don’t get the set up manual and illustrate step by step the set up in the manual. You go all over the place that still leaves those who are tech shy scratching their heads. It’s not rock science. Illustrate the manual and you are gold.
well... this amp does not come with paper manual. You have to go online and download digital copy of manual. Now many people watch these videos because they want to know if a product "can do this or that" so they watch videos like this to see what something is like to live with it. Many manuals do not really show you what living with something is like.
I’m curious what radio app/service is shown on the amp display at the end of this video? I see 3 lines of text. But what I usually I see on my 7000N with TuneIn radio is 2 lines and play icon in the third line. BTW, I have the same setup with Monitor Audio Silver 100 Black Oak :)
Amp displays what is given from streaming. Depends more on the radio station. Tunein and iheart radio both show data. Even via bluetooth you may also see data, from youtube for example.
Good review
I have 1 like it a lot
Great review! I just bought a pair of Mission ZX 2 bookshelf speakers. I have filtered my amp options down to 7000N and Audiolab 6000A. Unfortunately i don't have the luxury to demo and compare them where I live. The Marantz might have a fuller and more richer sound but the 6000A has also earned quite a reputation. Do you have any suggestions? So damn confused
Well... depends... What speakers do you want to use? The 6000a does NOT have bass / treble knobs... so how your speakers sound... you will have to live with. The Marantz has ability to raise bass if you want or lower treble if your speakers are too bright. The Marantz also has Sub out with control... (I myself have added a small sub) to swim in full range sound. Me personally the sound of same streaming radio station on Marantz sounded better than same radio station on audiolab... not even close (KCRW Eclectic 24 on iHeart radio). But I will admit... the cd player connected to 6000a had a little cleaner sound (less warm) likely due to is very flat response.
I am 72, retired photographer and guitarist…45 years. I am buying the following: Marantz PM7000N, Marantz CD6000 series CD, and Tekton Pendragons for Speakers…any advice please!
Enjoy tecton pen Dragon are awesome speakers. If you have trouble post here but the guide on my RUclips video should help you
Thank you so much!
I use elac debut 6.2 and a pro ject turntable
I also tried the elac 6.2-s2 pretty good... but they are missing detail for me. I bought the Elac uni fi 2.0... I will make a video for them also. pretty good, they improved the upper mid and high freq detail and presentation.
Hello sir, thanks for the review,,, can you please check if that amp has digital input noise like pm6006 shown here in this video /watch?v=dJ2O1o5KXUc&t=303s
All 3 digital inputs sound perfect. Even with critical listening using headphones... super clean. Sorry you had problems with yours. I will ask did you verify if it was your 6006 or if it was your source? Or possibly a damaged cable?
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks for confirming,,,problem is with pm6007 and 6006, they both has this issue from the design. PM7000N is what i'm getting soon. thanks again.
Torn between this and the cyrus cast both selling for £650 British pounds at the moment. Swaying towards the marantz
Hmm not heard of cyrus until you posted. Looks similar to blue node amp. Since you are in England.... have ask how is price of Leek stereo 130 ? The good thing is Marantz products have amazing quality... so Marantz will last 10+ years.
Leak stereo 130 £800 and the cd transport £500. Both look stunning.
thanks for explaining I wash you can play some but ..
Reply helpful - thank you!
Thanks for a great review. I will probably buy this amp soon.
You can rename the inputs.
In the settings menu go to music sources and then inputs. There you can rename the different inputs. At least this works with the HEOS amp.
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it. but Menu / music sources; you are only able to change the name of the marantz amp. What I was wanting to do was change "optical in 1" to "HD tuner" as an example.
@@franciscoortiz6980 My HEOS amp have three inputs. Line in, optical and aux. I have renamed them to Record player, CD player and TV.
I will try to explain how I did it but since I live in Sweden I don't have the English names in the menus.
1 Go to settings menu
2 Go to Music sources
3 Go to Inputs
4 Choose your amp. Here I can choose ny amp or my other HEOS speaker
5 Here I can see the three inputs of my amp. Choose the one you want to rename
6 Go to name
7 Here I can rename the inputs.
Hope it helps.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Hi again. Today I got my Pm7000n and I am very happy with it. It is great amp. The settings in the HEOS app is very different for the Pm7000n compared to the HEOS amp. As you said it is not possible to change the names of the inputs in Pm7000n. I am sorry for the confusion.
@@mattiasolsson2729 all good my friend, hope you LOVE the sound and features
Thank you for your review!
One thing that wasn't clear in the manual. Can we connect Bluetooth headphones to the PM7000N to listen music to?
Thank you for the detailed review.
Thanks for the review. Can you stream Spotify from the native app via the Airplay on the iPhone?
Yes you can use bluetooth to stream anything from your phone. Or use spotify on marantz direct
Grear review!
Will probably update to this one from my Marantz PM6007 once i have the money.
Hi, i actually have NAD D3020 V2, i want an upgrade, do you recommend me these marantz amp? Which is better in terms of sound quality? I have monitor audio bronze 100 bookshelf ,thanks a lot
Short answer, Marantz PM7000N is significant upgrade from the NAD D3020v2. Long answer: I USED to love NAD back when they made excellent analog amplifiers that were excellent value for the dollar. NAD has raised their prices a lot, went to wimpy Damps and done a poor job of making software, apps and controls for their products.
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks a lot, im going to go with PM7000N
I was reading the manual for this amp, and it says "supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers". My question is how would you connect the wireless speak to the amp and what wireless speakers would you recommend?
I already own a Marantz NR1200 receiver and like the sound. I am looking to purchase another device for another location and am considering the PM7000N because of the convenience since I will only use it for streaming. I am considering pairing it with the Wharfedale Lintons but my concern is that since both those speakers and the Marantz are quite warm in tonality (which is what I like), would it be “too much of a good thing”? If it would I am considering a Sonus Faber Lumina 2 or 3 or Sonetto 2. I would appreciate your thoughts on either of those pairings. Thank you.
Hello Sorry for delayed response. Wharf Lintons and Sonus Faber Luminas are great speakers for the price. As far as what your ears like... be honest with yourself... nothing wrong with that. Example I have 52 year old ears, try to take care of my hearing... but they are still starting to lose some upper freq. So TO ME my B&W 606s2 sound detailed and rich.... but 18yr old said my room sounded bright. BUUUUUT... this amp does have treble/bass knobs... so if too much or too little of something... you can trim it a bit.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Thank you for the response, and thank you for the specific reminder that the amplifier has bass/treble adjustments.
Hello Mister Ortiz and All,
Thank you very much for your great review.
I owned a NAD 320BEE (+ChromeCast Audio & Spotify) and Concept 20 Q acoustic speakers and I would like to update my System.
I am really hesitating between :
> Marantz 8006 (More Power, but much more ?)
> Marantz PM7000N (Better quality streaming from Chromecast audio ? But less power than 8006 but a lot ? sound may be better on Spotify because of internal DAC compare to 8006)
> For speakers, it would be only bookshelf (no more room at home)…Focal 906, BW 606S2 or wharfedale EVO 4.2
For the Amplifiers, I really need your (and all HiFiman who want to help me :P) point of
view, advices and the amplifiers that you would pick up if you need to choose.
Thank in advance for your help, advice and Time.
Best Regards
Cedric
Well it is up to you the direction you want to move in. The NAD 320Bee and the Marantz 8006 are both very good amplifiers but they are Analog only, but you will still need a streamer or DAC. If you want a ONE box solution amplifier+streamer that can also chrome cast (via hdmi dongle) then you may want to consider a home theater receiver. If you watch all of my video... I mention alternatives.
@@franciscoortiz6980 thank you very much for your answer
Does this come in silver? Very nice description of equipment.
No i think only black. Possibly in other countries a different color.
GREAT REVIEW, THANKS
Thanks 👍 ,will you be reviewing the monitor audios anytime soon ?
Hello honestly I was kind of disappointed with a monitor silver 100s. While they had lots of bass the mid-range and upper frequency tapers off. In my opinion there is are a lot of better speakers for $900 pair. I have been very happy with the quad s2, B&W 606s2 and tekton prime bookshelfs.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Oh ! I just loved the Monitor Audio Gold 100 5g Piano Ebony finish & was hoping they sound equally good 🤣 Nevermind !
I too am currently using the B&W 606 ( yes they are quite capable speakers)
Thanks Francisco for your Input & Videos wish you luck...
Haha Cambridge dont have Source Direct button bcs it dont have tone control and always in direct mode OMG :) This button only bypass tone controll.
Im little lazy person so I buy that Marantz and sell my Roksan K3 + dac :)
He sounds like Bruce Springsteen.
Well thanks That's mighty nice of you. I do enjoy music by the Boss.
How to connect notebook ? How to transfer digital audio from notebook ?
I'm split between this Marantz PM6000N and the Bluesound Powernode 2i.
My speakers are the Dali oberon 7's.
The powernode 2i is an interesting product that some of the circuitry is borrowed from the NAD streamer amp. I personally needed 3 digital inputs, powernode only has 1. I know the powernode is a digital amp box only weighing 8Lb so i question the robustness. But hey... give it a try... return it if it does not please you.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Thank you for the reply 🙏
I’m at this stage now. Choosing between this 2. Which one did u go with eventually? Review? Note: it’s 2021 Powernode
@@kokming2556 I tried them both actually. The sound on the Powernode 2i was phenom! But I did miss the classic look of a real amp.
The Marantz was a good amp too, but sound wise it was a bit too much top.
I've since stuck with my Yamaha RN303 until I'm fully satisfied with something that'll be right for me.
Good luck, it's a mind field out there! So much to choose from
Probably the most detailed review of this amplifier. I have only one question though! is streaming supported natively from spotify app or only through HEOS app?
In heos app. But if you want to use the spotify app.. you can use the bluetooth. The bluetooth connection sounds great
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks a ton! I'm actually torn between this and the Audiolab 6000A. Do you have any suggestions? But the HDMI and streaming functionality in the marantz is hard to overlook!!
@@anushab4347 ahh hey i will be honest auduolab 6000a play is a very good amplifier, flat dynamic and detailed. And depends what speakers you plan on using. But to me audiolab was missing usb input for mp3, no bass and treble, no subwoofer out with freq control.
I'm pretty sure it supports it directly from Spotify app, with the functionality called 'Spotify Connect'. It is documented in the PM7000N manual.
Based on that I just ordered one, because I'd hate to be restricted to using the HEOS app for streaming.
Are you still using it with the Monitor Audio Silver 100 or with the B&W 606s2.
Short answer... Now I am using B&W 606s2. LONG ANSWER: So I filmed this video after about 6mos of living with marantz pm7000n. I had the Monitor silver 100s for about 3mos. Honestly the monitor 100s roll off the upper mids and high frequencies and are missing a little bit of detail up there, could NOT return them because I bought them from ebay. Then in early October 2020... B&W came out with NEW 606 series 2. I actually went to the store hoping to buy the Series 1 for nice discount (about $200/pr savings). I was able to hear both, and fell in love with the Series 2; they have just a little more clarity in the upper mids and the bass tightened...very nice.
@@franciscoortiz6980 Are you still satisfied with the sound of the B&W 606s2 with the Marantz PM7000N.
@@royaustin5022 hello yes love it even more. Added yamaha servo sub that fills below 80hz, PM7000N has a subout with filter works great. I have gotten so lazy i just tell alexa to control it. Never imagined i would enjoy streaming radio so much. Happy listening to you.
I'm looking this long time you explain great now I'm ready to buy Marantz PM 7000n with speakers do you recommend ?thx
Welcome, enjoy
There are many great speakers out their depends how much you want to spend some of my favorites bookshelf wharfdale diamond 225, mission qx2, elac UniFi 2.0, b&w 606s2, and triangle Genesee.
Focal aria 906
Why is the max video quality 480p?!
Ok a few minutes in and I have a criticism. Why do you show everything connected? The single most frustrating item for noobies is connecting. And you have completely bypassed this stage. A thumbs down.
wow man... thumbs down... for not showing you how to plug in a RCA connector? Are you so noob that you do not know how to connect speaker cables or RCA connector? perhaps you should stick with clock radio or audio on your phone.
nice video, tell me is the sound in this Amplifier good? for a hifi setup
Hello YES I think it sounds very good, and for under $1000 USD it is the best I have heard. In fact to me the amplifier sounds better than any under 1500 USD amplifier I have heard. But the added bonus of built in streaming music, built in DAC and built in networking ability puts this product as an EXCELLENT Value.
@@franciscoortiz6980 okey, thank you for your answer i think i will buy this amplifier for my Hifi setup too👍
@@baldving86 After you buy it and listen to it, please come back and post your comments. I really hope you enjoy the sound and have fun with all the features.
@@franciscoortiz6980 yes i will do that, and give it a review, i am excited to pair it with my speakers.
@@baldving86 did you get it yet?
What's the point to buy this product when it doesn't support Qobuz ? It supports all the others but not the one so many people prefer? Unless there is a way round it. If there is what is it?
Never heard of qobuz in USA. But i looked it up... 13usd per month... no thank you.
Does it connect directly from the heos phone app through to Amazone? Or does one have an additional external Amazon device to connect?
Receiver does not have a microphone. You can use phone amazon app or any amazon speaker in your house. This is same for every alexa Receiver i have tested.
All this about heos streaming.I just get the music i want putting a record on.Al this tech stuff is a bit complicated
Try it my friend... you will like it. But... if you are just a record guy... it has phone input.
Ohh I just wanted update something.... the Price. Sad to say ... due to demand or low supply for components... or just greed on part of the audio companies. This price has gone up to $1200. But you can find it refurbished for $800. Still a great product... up to you if you want to spend $1200 or $800. OHH Denon dra-800h is around $600 or REFURBISHED for $450.
Is the front faceplate of the unit made of plastic or metal? Thanks !
center portion is metal, edges are plastic.
Have you any idea how does it compare to Naim 5si or Rega elex-r ? (I have already a Bluesound node 2i..) Thanks 🙂
Hello Pardon delay, I have not heard the Naim 5si. I did hear the Rega Elex when I went to audition some Golden ear Aeon 3 speakers. I took my B&W606 with me to compare. Now I was not really able to make a comparison since Marantz is one piece and Rega + Bluesound node is two pieces. BUT the clarity is better with the Marantz and midrange was more detailed. I honestly believe it was also that they were using RCA cables since Rega elex has no digital inputs. Since you already own a Bluesound Node 2i... I would recommend a product that has both analog and Digital inputs and you can try both see what you like more. Perhaps Marantz pm6006 (around $500), Yamaha A-S801, Arcam Sa10 or what I seriously considered Vincent Audio SV500 (1000 tube solid state hybrid with digital inputs)
Hi, I saw the record out. Is it the same as pre out to power separate power Amp?
No not the same. Record out is fixed level. Are you wanting to use pm7000n as a pre+streamer?
Does Onkyo TX-NR616 match to Jamo S 606 hcs 3?
Onkyo makes some good sounding equipment. Nr616 has streaming and Bluetooth but i have not tried them. Jamo makes some good value speakers, but i have not done side by side listen.
I have B&W DM603 S3 speakers, i want to upgrade my Amp for them, do you recommend this pm7000n for me?
Yes I own BW 606s2 plus sub and LOVE the sound
sir, can we connect monitor audio silver 300 tower speakers for marantz pm7000n can it drive please answer to me ??????
Should push them with no problem
I just got one of these and have a plastic vent type thing clipped to the top, do you know what this is for?
I think it is to open top to upgrade or change digital board.
it's magnetic dust filter.It collects dust.
I bought this. Would definitely recommend. Still playing around with it. Think I need to update my CD player though as its a very very old Phillips.
you can go with a CD player, or a blue ray / DVD so you can multi use. enjoy
@@franciscoortiz6980 Thanks ! It isn't connected to my TV I use it for music. Maybe I should move it into the living room ... you got me thinking!
@@properoldschool OR you could do what I did... upgrade your TV receiver. I just purchased Denon AVR-X2600H and connected it to my TV system. It also has HEOS and Alexa voice controls. Ohh and it sounds great. Depending on how much power you want in the TV room. There are some as low as $400
@@franciscoortiz6980 So I'd need another unit to connect to my tv?
I have an old Denon AVR 1800 and wanted to get a dedicated 2 channel system, would this upgrade the sound quality. is the amp much better?
Not sure about the comparison, I would expect they would be similar. But certainly the PM7000n has more features, 3 digital inputs, streaming and Heos.
Very nice video. Does the Marantz accept external drives other than usb drives?
I was able to connect a SSD drive, read no problem. I think it has some 500mw max dc power on that port... so likely not able to power a magnetic HD.
@@franciscoortiz6980 thanks, I do think so, the model sold in Italy says 5 volt 1 A