I bought one. And I loved it so much I bought a second one with the same b&w 707s3 speakers for my bedroom. Both are fantastic for both music and films. Best device ever! Tidal connect was buggy at first but that’s fixed now. I think my combo with the speakers plays way above its pay grade. Superb value!
Thanks for another great review. I underestimated the M1, maybe because of its look and its class as an amplifier. Great pairing with SVS Prime Pinnacles in your test, they sound great. I would prefer a standard-sized amp for my rack with more analog inputs.
I've always been curious how does the M1 sound and compare to the SVS sound base? I'm leaning toward the M1 still because of the neat virtualization trick it can do with two speakers for games and movies. Plus I love the way it looks.
@@rickgrimes4845 demo first, i actually prefer the sounbase. But the M1 is also a brilliant product with more features. I just like the svs sound more.
Actually sampling this soon. I am deciding between this and a cinema 70 to run a sterio set up. Heard great things about it but i am thinking the cinema is 'future proof' because of the pre amp out.. please share your wisdom
cinema 70 is a good call and as you mentioned the possibility to add a power amp later. M1 will give you a better stereo sound. So you need to decide what is more important to you.
I really want to get this M1, but is there no optional physical remote for it to control volume? I really need a remote. I know you can use the TV remote via HDMI, but if I'm listening to music only I want to be able to quickly adjust volume without picking up the phone. Please check for me.,
@@MohsinWadee my friend recently got the M1 and it learns tv remote commands without being hooked up to the tv. He is able to control the volume and mute with his LG remote
I've discovered that my tv remote can control the M1's volume even when the TV is switched off. This is without having used any remote learning features so far. Awesome.
M1 looks good. I have a silly question which I think I know the answer to already. I have a cinema 50 with external amp for fronts (Polk R700s), in a home theatre system including centre, surround speakers and in-ceiling speakers. So to use the M1, I'd need a separate pair of speakers, or move the speakers cables between the cinema 50 and the M1. Is that correct?
@@davidl9207 actually a question that is pondered allot. Few ways you can work this for stereo use only from the M1. But they are all risky so i would say rather a separate set of speakers or just switch the cables. A speaker selector can also be implemented.
How does the M1 compare to the Rotel RAS 5000 sound wise? I realize they are 2 different tiers of product, but just curious how close it gets with all the positive reviews. Thanks!
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks! Appreciate it! My NAD C700 died and I’m looking for a replacement. Think I’ll go with the Rotel because it will pair better with my power hungry speakers.
@@homecinemaking397 exactly! Since that is an option that seem to work great for movies - and even for some music although I would never use it like that. Andrew Robinson talks a great deal about the sound modes Virtual, stereo and direct in his review, but he fails to mention whether you can set one mode for HDMI only.
@@frittfrall3220 this unit is stereo only so no processing into fake surrounds. It decodes dolby but into stereo. So you can tilt the speakers in to make a phantom image but that is about it.
Marantz M1 Stereo Amp be handy instead of a sound bar for a 2.1 Setup as it has HDMI eArc Dolby Digital Plus Dialogue Enhancer Subwoofer Crossover Shame it doesn't have DTS codecs
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My M1 arrives monay Im going to be try it with my Q Acoustics Concept 30 & my Triangle Borea BR03. will be adding my REL Sub too
@@ttoughtask7296 brilliant💪
Thanks for the great review. I think i am getting this.
@@missing1102 anytime👍
Seems Sabaj A30a has the same Amp chip as the M1. I have it and it's great.
Yes I have the A30A fabulous amp flying under the radar ..
I bought one. And I loved it so much I bought a second one with the same b&w 707s3 speakers for my bedroom. Both are fantastic for both music and films.
Best device ever!
Tidal connect was buggy at first but that’s fixed now. I think my combo with the speakers plays way above its pay grade. Superb value!
@@Left-is-right-8192 How would you describe the "Virtual" mode for movie watching?
Thanks for another great review. I underestimated the M1, maybe because of its look and its class as an amplifier. Great pairing with SVS Prime Pinnacles in your test, they sound great. I would prefer a standard-sized amp for my rack with more analog inputs.
@@gamelaro yes this is where the Marantz 40N comes in or the 50 combo👌 but allot more money.
The M1 sound was clearer and livelier, richer to my ears. The cinema 50 felt less detailed and further back in the mix for the meat of the song
@@themarksmanABP 100%
Can i use the M1 as an integrated amp for my desktop setup? Optical input -> Model M1 -> Speakers + Subwoofer?
@@tessie4204 yes that will work.
I've always been curious how does the M1 sound and compare to the SVS sound base? I'm leaning toward the M1 still because of the neat virtualization trick it can do with two speakers for games and movies. Plus I love the way it looks.
@@Professor5180 sound base will be here next week and ill compare them👌
@@homecinemaking397 awesome!
I have the Pro Soundbase and I am thinking about getting the M1 because of the rave reviews about its sound quality
@@rickgrimes4845 demo first, i actually prefer the sounbase. But the M1 is also a brilliant product with more features. I just like the svs sound more.
Actually sampling this soon. I am deciding between this and a cinema 70 to run a sterio set up. Heard great things about it but i am thinking the cinema is 'future proof' because of the pre amp out.. please share your wisdom
cinema 70 is a good call and as you mentioned the possibility to add a power amp later. M1 will give you a better stereo sound. So you need to decide what is more important to you.
I really want to get this M1, but is there no optional physical remote for it to control volume? I really need a remote. I know you can use the TV remote via HDMI, but if I'm listening to music only I want to be able to quickly adjust volume without picking up the phone. Please check for me.,
@@MohsinWadee i feel you and ran into this problem over the weekend. Im sure they will bring one out soon.
@@MohsinWadee my friend recently got the M1 and it learns tv remote commands without being hooked up to the tv. He is able to control the volume and mute with his LG remote
I've discovered that my tv remote can control the M1's volume even when the TV is switched off. This is without having used any remote learning features so far. Awesome.
@@seanmf202 second this. Grabbed an old remote and programmed it via the heos app
@@MohsinWadee you can buy a cheap Amazon remote or use your tv remote. It’ll learn IR signals. Still a shame it didn’t have one..
M1 looks good. I have a silly question which I think I know the answer to already.
I have a cinema 50 with external amp for fronts (Polk R700s), in a home theatre system including centre, surround speakers and in-ceiling speakers. So to use the M1, I'd need a separate pair of speakers, or move the speakers cables between the cinema 50 and the M1. Is that correct?
@@davidl9207 actually a question that is pondered allot. Few ways you can work this for stereo use only from the M1. But they are all risky so i would say rather a separate set of speakers or just switch the cables. A speaker selector can also be implemented.
How does this compare to the wiim ultra and yamaha 801 combo for sound quality?
@@themarksmanABP this will be better then both those option👌
@@homecinemaking397 ooooo interesting now. Q Acoustics 5040 and M1 streaming tidal from my phone real minimalist setup
What is the voltage, is it universal?
@@salmanhabib3051 120/230 looks like auto
How does the M1 compare to the Rotel RAS 5000 sound wise? I realize they are 2 different tiers of product, but just curious how close it gets with all the positive reviews. Thanks!
@@Rickrapp23 the Rotel RAS5000 is a beast and stands above the M1 in its power and it sound more powerful and dynamic in its reproduction.
@@homecinemaking397 Thanks! Appreciate it! My NAD C700 died and I’m looking for a replacement. Think I’ll go with the Rotel because it will pair better with my power hungry speakers.
Can I set this to virtual mode just for the HDMI and use stereo or direct for music?
@@frittfrall3220 virtual mode as in imitation surround?
@@homecinemaking397 exactly! Since that is an option that seem to work great for movies - and even for some music although I would never use it like that. Andrew Robinson talks a great deal about the sound modes Virtual, stereo and direct in his review, but he fails to mention whether you can set one mode for HDMI only.
@@frittfrall3220 this unit is stereo only so no processing into fake surrounds. It decodes dolby but into stereo. So you can tilt the speakers in to make a phantom image but that is about it.
Both the manual and the Andrew Robinson video about it clearly speaks about the virtual mode.
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Marantz M1 Stereo Amp be handy instead of a sound bar for a 2.1 Setup as it has
HDMI eArc
Dolby Digital Plus
Dialogue Enhancer
Subwoofer Crossover
Shame it doesn't have DTS codecs
I really prefer it to my old soundbar
Better first invest some cash in a table or desk for unpacking purposes.
@@JimmyRJump i move around to different location so much but yes i need a table that can move around easy.
class D - $1,500.00 CAD$
The M1 is Class D