Marantz PM7000N : Chipping Away at Audiophile HiFi

[@nwr99nwr99]

I've had this amp since January and can't really fault its quality both in sound and build for the money. It is a one stop worry free option for great quality sound . As the reviewer says Heos app works fine. He forgot to add that it has Internet radio built in as well. Recommended

[@budgethometheaterandhifi]

I have this amp and love it! Detailed, clear sound with hi-res streaming. Can't say enough good things about it!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Good call. Enjoy.

[@randygarofalo4944]

Same here! 👍👍👍

[@ee123h9]

May I ask what speaker you pair with this amp?

[@budgethometheaterandhifi]

@@ee123h9 Personally I am using a pair of Eosone RSF1000s. The amp is not extremely powerful (60 watts per channel), but it is 4 ohm stable so it will work well with most speakers. That being said, I think it is best suited for bookshelf-sized speakers (KEF, Monitor Audio, B&W, etc.) and larger speakers that have high sensitivity (above 90db).

[@michaelmityok1001]

I have this amp in my office setup hooked up to some hard-to-drive KEF LS50s and a REL subwoofer, and agree with your assessment of it completely - for $1000 in North America this amp is a killer of hifi pretensions. My main rig at home sports $5000 monoblocks, a $2000 preamp, a $5000 streamer/dac, a $500 ethernet switch/reclocker, $2000 of cables and power conditioning driving $6000 floorstanders sitting on $500 vibration isolation pads, and while I am NOT saying the Marantz sounds as good, it sounds close enough that I don't miss my main rig while I'm at work. Think about that. For 90% of the people who want something cheapish, great sounding AND convenient, this amp is a no-brainer. For example, it is less than half the $ of the NAD and NAIM all-in-ones! Traditional hifi will soon be on life-support if this amp is a sign of things to come imho, so I am also 100% agreeing with your choice of title for this review!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Michael Mityok couldn’t agree more Michael. The measure of a good HiFi is how it tunes to musical enjoyment and there is more than one way to achieve that against ultra premium HiFi. Definitely not a HiFi snob therefore. I’m the same as I explained - £3500 speakers, £7k amps, £4k Mohican CD player atm, £7000 atc speakers a few weeks back I had. I’ve had amps before that are nowhere near this, a little more expensive and less wattage and quality. Cheers Simon

[@Johnd3s]

Its really good to read positive comments such as yours above reference the Marantz PM7000N as I have been ready for a change within my own set up for over one year now. Going to get rid of my Arcam AVR600 and Arcam BDP300 player and have looked at all the well known products such as Bluesound, NAD M10/M33 and more and was prepared to spend around €5000 for a new system while keeping my Kef LS50 (even though I was looking at upgrading to Kef R3 but not sure if it would be a upgrade) This one box solution seems just perfect and if it drives my Kef LS50 even better then the Arcam then great. I have asked my local dealer to get this product in for me in silver and I cant wait to get it home and installed - great review, thank you.

[@svx94]

Thanks for sharing your thought, Michael! How is the base sounds from this pair? Punchy enough?

[@1981_Reacts]

Can't go wrong with maranz. From high end to budget. Never a let down.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Marantz with a T 👍😀

[@DarrenGroves]

I have just purchased this amplifier today. I have always used Marantz amps, I love the clarity of them. Upgraded from a PM6007. I have Dali Oberon 5 speakers which work well with a Marantz amp I find

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Good choice!

[@charlesludwig9173]

I have the Marantz NR1200. I use it as a preamp for 2.1 stereo within a 5.1 system which drives JBL L100t3 mains and JBL B380 sub. The sound is indeed detailed and crisp and Apple Music now sounds on par to SACD or even better. I’m inclined to think I like the Marantz over my Parasound P6.

[@YuriBrus]

Great video. It was very informative and helpful. I was already mildly interested in this amplifier after reading the very positive whathifi review, but now I really need to give it a try.

[@curtisayers7933]

Just found you and subscribed. You are an excellent communicator and very thoughtful without all the audiophile verbose cliché stuff

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Wow thanks very much. Thanks too for subscribing.

[@Bomaximus]

This Marantz powers my Cm8 S2,s incredible well., I am pleasantly suprised. In the long run this will serve as a pre, but for now I'm very happy with the pairing.

[@johncallaghan3097]

What a sterling review! Concise, informative and to the point. I shall be checking out more of your videos.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you

[@nilsgoranmagnusson4827]

Thanks for a good review. Here comes something for you guys who is using Qobuz Streaming and like this Amp PM7000N but as HEOS App don't support Qobuz (which is a real bummer) you look for something else in spite loving the Marantz sound signature. I really do like the sound from this amplifier but not being able to use Qobuz is for me a showstopper. What happend I realized it is a UPnP streamer and it didn't say anything to me at first but after watching a John Darko YT video on subject of using BubbleUPnP app in your mobile to a UPnP streamer. So I loaded up the BubbleUPnP app to my phone and my Qobuz credentials. Then loading up the song to play and then by clicking on the casting symbols to choose a remote renderer and found the amplifier (which I believe was in operation the first time). Then amplifier founds the music and shows the song in the display and just plays the music. With the Heos app you control the volume and you are good to go to listen to your streming music now also from Qobuz. Yes it streams the high res 24 bit files from Qobuz via BubbleUPnP app. The only downside or querk is when you want to stop playing music you must use the BubbleUPnP app and not the HEOS app. What it does in the HEOS app it stops the music and seconds later start the next song. The cool thing is though, the amplifier from stand-by mode after choosing the song in the BubbleUPnP app fires up the amplifier and start playing in a few seconds. Remote control bye bye :-)

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks for saying. Do you use other streaming services? I wouldn’t make it a showstopper if you do. I always advocate the quality of the amp and dac before the format, so long as you use Tidal HiFi quality and above. Most of what can be achieved in different amps and DACs makes up for hires or cd.

[@diegocanale1124]

I use audio Nirvana streaming app from my pc for quboz

[@EPaTube]

Tried Saturday, I will buy it today. I feel this may be a great gateway for someone who like to listen to music but scared about the costs, the space and the complexity that audiophile gear requires. While it may be a "little annoying" for the purists I guess this may be a great opportunity for an industry which is going to face hard times ahead against the tech giants. That's my 2 cents. Thank you for the review!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you. This amp is up there against some of the smaller niche brands at the price I’d say. Unsurprising because the giants have the bigger economies of scale and can do more for the cash. Also there is no messing around with apps and connectivity going tits up like you sometimes get with the smaller players. So I wouldn’t be thinking it doesn’t sit on audiophile street at a grand compared to an audiophile brands $1000 integrated. I was making the point it chips away at HiFi more expensive and hope that came across clear. I’ve owned audiophile brands like a Cyrus 6dac at around $1000 which are nowhere near as good as this for features, use, functionality. You’ve bought a gem!

[@diamondhands1021]

Now I have this one with my Klipsch RP-8000f, sound is incredible guys!

[@sathramsrinivas3208]

Please tell, Marantz PM7000n can drive klipsch RP-8000f

[@edmundgil6008]

First time viewer. This was a GREAT review! I loved your content, description, and comparisons! Your presentation is excellent; great pace, intelligent and interesting! I can’t wait to view the rest of your video reviews!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you so much. Kef might be tricky to get hold of unfortunately.

[@Rattlinghope4]

Hey, thanks for the advice. I am about to change Marantz 6006 UK for the 700n. I’m currently using Wharfedale diamond 9. Do you think that this new amp would match up to Wharfedale evolution. 4.2? Thanks Phil.

[@Andy-vf4kp]

Thanks for the great review on this and the D11s. Coincidentally, I ordered the Marantz with D11 speakers (threw in a Powercube 2000 sub for good measure) at a local big box electronic store yesterday (before watching your reviews) after cycling through various speaker/amp combinations. The listening environment wasn’t the greatest, still, this combo stood out to me of the amps and bookshelf speakers I was considering and came close enough for my ear (and budget) when compared to a McIntosh 5300 I used as a reference. Your experience provides reassurance and has me looking forward all the more to hearing the system in my home. I was quite taken by some 9x expensive bookshelf speakers through a 3x more expensive amp at a local hi-fi shop. I’m trying to find a sweet spot between cost and performance for my small living space and am hopeful the Marantz + D11 combo lets me step away from a much larger purchase ;)

[@emarshallp]

Excelent video, i'm looking for a good sound amp to improve my rotel 991 amp. Was seeing audiolab 6000a play that in my country is more expensive than this Integrated. I know that money is not indicative of quality. What do you think about my options??? I have a pair of Dali tower speakers, the Oberon 7 that i really like. Thanks a lot and greetings from Argentina! Love to share knoledge with audiophile people. Thanks!!!!!!

[@meomarte]

Really good review! I like your style of presentation, not being hasty or otherwise overly swooshy. :) It´s a word, right? Regarding the theoretical limit of toslink: The connection is known in the pro audio world as ADAT and its normal mode is 8 channels at a maximum of 24 bit 48 kHz. Bump the SR to 96 kHz and the channel count goes down to 4. In hifi you really only need the 2 channels per cable, so 192 kHz is the normal top SR for stereo operation. If before you have encountered units with a limitation to 96 kHz, it has probably been because of converters chosen.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you. And thanks for the input on toslink. Didn’t know that. Bw simon

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Just as a take away from my other comments, if you are looking to match brands (amps, speakers), Marantz, Arcam and Monitor Audio really blends well, so worth a listen to, if you're on tne lookout:) You do need some good neutral sounding cables ( isoacoustics works really well ) as it can get a bit warm sounding. And added gaia feet myself which adds LOTS. But that's quite the investment to be honest.

[@ZisisKardianos]

Great review, I watched it three times already! I'm expecting to receive this Marantz in the next days and I will use it primarily as a stereo amp for my CD player and turntable and of course as a streamer. But I would like to connect it with my newly bought TCL TV as well. And here's a question. The amp's manual clearly states that connecting it with a source playing Dolby Atmos or DTS is not recommneded as it can cause distortion. Therefore I assume that using the optical input for the TV/Amp connection is to be avoided. Is that correct? Better just plug in RCA for audio from the TV set?

[@ramondelgado6778]

use the optical output from the TV into the optical input on the PM7000N and tell the TV to output in "bitstream pcm" since the PM7000N is only a stereo (2 channel) integrated amplifier.

[@antonchigurh4125]

You need to keep 'chipping away' at KZbin: you definitely deserve more subs! I think owning Marantz gear is a rite of passage for us audiophiles.. Great sound to be had at sensible prices.. Will you be reviewing the D11 and Neat speakers in the future? I used to own the D7s but I found the midrange to be a bit too recessed for my tastes so I moved them on.. However, the D11s are different beasts.. The Neat speakers look intriguing, too. Thanks for posting.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Anton Chigurgh thanks very much Anton as ever. My subs has gone up massively recently and I’m trying hard to do engaging videos as I hate these static videos of people still in front of the camera. I get bored easily. That’s my attitude as I want to spread the love of audio at all levels and we should do this I think. I realised the picture looks more dynamic putting key frames in when I’m talking to camera. Basically it’s on a tripod obviously and still, but I zoom the picture in slightly then add frames either side to make it appear the camera is hand held. Anyway giving away trade secrets....lol. I also do masking and blur transitions in the editing as I’m really enjoying the creative process of this as much as HiFi. Learning too. - I’d actually forgotten about my creative side. I think people have to be as much creative with video editing as into chosen field in doing KZbin videos. Otherwise what’s the point? Interesting about d7’s. What do you have now Anton? D11’s? I’m favouring the neats. Not as full and big sounding as the DT’s but just something about them. Will explain fully in next film. Got a Hegel H120 integrated amp coming soon. Can’t wait...best wishes Simon

[@antonchigurh4125]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Simon, it's clearly evident that your production skills are improving! I thought exactly that when watching your last video.. Re my speakers: I actually own a set of Tannoy XT8F which, on paper, are a huge downgrade when compared to my outgoing ATC SCM40s! However, I actually prefer the sound of the Tannoys. Admittedly they are a bit less 'hifi' but far more enjoyable to listen to. I found with the ATCs I was constantly seeking out well-recorded music because they were ruthless in exposing poor recordings. Sounds like a criticism but in some ways high praise: I owned them for over 3 years which speaks volumes.. However, I have an urge to try a pair of Kef R7s or R11s when the finances allow! It's never-ending :)

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Anton Chigurgh thanks for saying that. It does take days and days to do. Don’t play yourself down on the Tannoys though, although ATC’s are terrific . I listened to the 6 variety of your tannoy speakers and was taken aback as I’ve owned two sets of tannoys. One was quite embarrassing by today’s standards - I did buy them in 97 though - the mercury m3. I wanted kef coda 7 at the time, but I think they were too expensive. Had a cherry front panel, cost about £230 in the U.K., prob £400 now. Brother in law still has them. The speaker that got me on the audiophile journey about ten years ago was the tannoy dc6tse . Extremely dispersive with a Cyrus Audio amp I bought. I think what’s revealing about speakers (excuse pun) is how they’ve got so much better at price , as we go through the decades.

[@erdalmickeyilkturk]

Now that I'm a proud (!) owner of a PM7000N, let me share my thoughts. First, finally, after all the other amps, Spotify sounds good! Second, you just cannot imagine the amount of bass this thing spits out, granted you do have Klipsch speakers like me. I mean, listening to Steve Roach's Infinite Shores put me at the center of our galaxy under a minute! Other than those, it has the same warm sound that makes you wonder whether you bought a tube amp. I especially like the convenience of Internet radio and the screen that displays all the necessary information. Again, there is no such thing as album cover art or unnecessary (!) stuff here, but it has all the relevant info, so that you can use it to research your favorite compositions. The rear isn't cluttered. It has very nice speaker connectors which accept banana plugs as well. There are two optical inputs and three analog inputs excluding the phono. Yes, you can hoop up a subwoofer too, although I cannot see a reason for doing so. I just love its simplicity and precision. The only thing lacking here is the golden color of the old Marantz amps which was according to me one of the features.

[@ericdassen6549]

Nice review!!! I am trying to decide between this Marantz and the Cyrus One Cast. Wich would be your pick? Thanks in advance.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks, Both have merits - a question of what you value most, what speakers you have and what type of sound you’d prefer.

[@Mijmer]

Thanks for the review. Gonna buy this amp combined with some nice Fyne speakers. But I do have a question. Can I see HEOS as a hub for all streaming services and settings perhaps? Whats the benefit of using HEOS instead of the Tidal app itself directly? Keep up the good stuff!! Greetings form the Netherlands.

[@cb6171]

Great review , im in the market for something myself, Ive looked at the Naim Atom , id love the chord hugo TT 2 , *one can only dream*, but this has come out fo no were , very intriguing. At the moment i have an imac with an audio-quest Cobalt , that my sound-sticks are plugged into , the difference the dragon fly cobalt made was astonishing, especially when i signed up for the free Tidal subscription that came with it . i kept playing Spotify songs then the same song on Tidal at the higher bit rate, there was no going back.

[@cb6171]

What a bummer , just read up on the specs , it only has a USB-A port , so it cannot be used as a USB DAC when connected directly to a computer.

[@BruTay5454]

Great review, I'm so glad I ran across this and your channel. This is the first really in-depth review of the 7000N that I've found; I'd been considering buying one when they're available again sometime in July (hopefully) but was hesitant as there aren't really any reviews of them around yet. Any idea how it would pair with Klipsch floorstanding speakers like the RP-4000F ? thanks -

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you very much, they are very good indeed. And I’m not just saying that as you would clearly of got from the video.....I’m not a BS reviewer. I did hear some Klipsch speakers at a show but I’d be guessing to be honest. I think I got an impression of a good all rounder. I’d be surprised if it didn’t work well. Did you see my film on the Definitive Technology’s. They work very well.

[@filipepaninho6558]

NIce review! Love that amp, If I had to buy a new amp now would be this one or a NAD M10! I bet it would power my pair of B&W CM1 sweetly or a pair of LS50!

[@howardevans6587]

First of all, excellent in depth review. I see the PM7000N is sometimes sold with Dali Oberon 5 f/s speakers or Monitor Audio Silver f/s speakers. My question is are these speakers well matched or would you recommend (bearing in mind my a budget of £1k for speakers) another brand. Can't afford the PMCs but what else would you recommend on a £1k speaker budget? Preferably floor standing, and would 4ohm be better?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Don’t know those speakers. Neat iota Alpha are terrific, check out Kplisch and tannoy too.

[@DarrenGroves]

I have just bought this amp and have Dali Oberon 5s. I was running them with my Marantz PM6007 and honestly the sound was great. Dali are great speakers with the Marantz amp

[@bikerdude22]

Thanks for the great review. How do you think they would match with something like the Klipsch RP-600M bookshelf speakers?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks but never tried those so can’t say. Sorry the most common response I have to give.

[@lesaston655]

Thanks for this vid - How would you rate it against the brand new Bluesound Powernode?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Never tried that BS

[@sathramsrinivas3208]

Please tell, Marantz PM7000n and wharfedale linton heritage speakers combination how it will be.

[@MrJustsaysean]

If its rated 60w/ohms 80w/4ohms and my speakers are 6ohms, does that mean it'll work out roughly 70w per channel?

[@mosesxx7]

Thanks, this was really helpful and helped me make up my mind to purchase.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Cheers

[@peterprimes497]

The Marantz Nr1200 seems almost identical for $700 less. Is the price difference due to a better power supply in the 7000N? Although they're rated similar power with the cheaper Nr1200 actually listed with 15 more WPC into 8 Ohms

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

I’ve seen this one going for great prices in uk at moment

[@peterprimes497]

@13th Note HiFi Reviews Yep. It's on sale for 599$ US right now

[@rajkumarrajamani4811]

I'm curious about Audio Out L/R..... is it similar to tape out as in the earlier designed amps ? Can I use these outputs to connect to my Tascam to dub from LP to CD ?

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Great review man, i susbcribe, can you tell me between these marantz and NAD d3020 v2 which is better en terms of sound quality? Thanks

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you, can’t say as haven’t reviewed that NAD. I have the better NAD M10 masters atm for a review. Please watch this space. Video out within next few weeks.

[@natarajanperiannan]

Thanks for the wonderful review. Can Wharfedale diamond 12.2 be paired with the Marantz PM7000N?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks very much. Sorry I respond on this question the most of all responses. I can’t answer what I haven’t reviewed.

[@natarajanperiannan]

@@13thnotehifireviews7, Thanks for your reply, what I mean is from the spec of the speaker and amp, can it be paired together. it's because I don't want to burst either of them :-). I just ordered based on the spec if it is not a matching pair then I will cancel the order.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

@@natarajanperiannan looks ok to me.

[@yash-xd3pq]

Thanks for the detailed and informative review. I am planning to put this with Wharfedale Linton 3 way bookshelfspeakers. Will it be a good match in your view ? Thanks

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks. I don't comment on kit I don't try together

[@hectorjaso2884]

Hi Simon! Great job thank you! I actually have a Yamaha as 801 paired with focal Chora 826. I’m planning to upgrade and my options are a Hegel h120 or this marantz. The difference in price is significant, would it worth to go for the Hegel?? Thanks in advance!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you Hector, defo Hegel for analog sound.

[@hectorjaso2884]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 thank you so much!!

[@hectorjaso2884]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Simon and among the NAD M10 and the Hegel h120??

[@drumajo9598]

Hey there, great review. I've just bought this amp. My existing speakers are the Dali Oberon 7's. What sub would suit this set up please?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks for comments, can’t really say on subs but rel , svs are well reputed

[@wahwahr9904]

Do you think this would have enough to drive bowers 706s2?

[@MrNexangelus]

Thanks for sharing👍 got my yesterday

[@cool2rule2]

Is there any way to know the volume of the amp? Doesn’t seem to be displayed on the knob or screen. Just curious because I like knowing that my amp isn’t at full blast when i turn it on.

[@loubano]

Hello Mister 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 (So far no way to test one of them) 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

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks Cedric. I really can't say tbh because the 8006 is not one I've tried. See if you can borrow both and do an A to B would be my recommendation. It's always a balance of features, sound and functionality - I can totally understand. I would think though for speakers around the price you are looking at the PM7000N would be more than adequate. It depends if you want to upgrade in the future too. Regards Simon

[@loubano]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thank you very much for those great advices !!!😄👍 I will try to see if I can make a A to B test. (Do not got many good hifi shop around or selling those amps) So far I found and read more reviews on PM7000N than 8006....and your review make me really confident on PM7000N(in tem of functionally and sound) especially like you said with the speaker than I am interested to. Thank you very much for your advices, your time and help, Ireally really appreciate it !!!!! Can wait to upgrade my system and spent good time listening music to it ! Cedric Ps : sorry if I made English mistakes in my response. Greetings from France😄👍

[@loubano]

​@@13thnotehifireviews7 Hello Mister, I follow your advice and I purchased the PM7000N which for the moment replace my NAD 326BEE and hooked up to my Q Acoustics Concept 20.... What a difference in term of power, my speaker seemed to be bigger. I would never expected such a sound from those little speakers. So far I am really Happy. Next steps will be speaker which are more deserve such an amplifiers like PM7000N. Looking forward to BW 606S2, Focal 906 or Whaderfale Evo 4.2 (Which is quite hard to buy from France.) I will let you know, but again tahnk you very much for your advice and time :)

[@8474Starscream]

Apples to oranges I just bought my first Marantz the SR7013 AVR pushing Sandy Gross Definitive Technology BP7001 tower fronts w/ CLR 2002 center and ummm yeah 🎶 🔊 it also has the HEOS app which is nice along with app remote. Bottom line Marantz has a beautiful music signature

[@Johnd3s]

Thank you for your very open review relating to this product from Marantz which I am going to purchase over the next few days and hope it will sound good with my Kef LS50 speakers. I will be ditching my Arcam AVR600/BDP300 Blue ray player and which have severed me so well over so many years but now is the time (for me) to embrace internet radio and my Flac files (stored on my SSD drive which I hope will work with the USB input on the rear) If it all works out then my next upgrade would be a sensible turntable. Once again, love your presentation and the depth you go into while reviewing your products. Regards, John

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks very much John. Enjoy it as it is a tremendous product and that’s my true belief! Not like some HiFi reviewers. Bw Simon

[@Johnd3s]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Simon, many thanks for your reply. I will be ordering this unit next week in the Champagne/Silver colour and will keep my eyes and ears open for a good all-round new turntable in order to take advantage of the MM input, then a little further down the line look out for a good quality CD Player (Looking at the Audiolab 6000CDT) in order to convert/rip new CDs to Flac. Keep up with the good reviews, Regards, John

[@Johnd3s]

Afternoon Simon, can I ask you another question related to Hifi and mains conditioners that you suggested I should look into. I have made enquires from my local HiFi store in Dusseldorf and was looking at ordering the Isotek Polaris 6 way mains conditioner and was going to connect all my Hifi “plus” my Oled TV to the conditioner from my local shop but they said that the Isotek would be perfect for all my Hifi but would not advise that I connect my TV, I cannot find any info on the Isotek website do you have any experience in regards to connecting a 65” Oled TV, Kind Regards, John

[@Mandofour]

Hi John / Simon. I'm researching at the moment to replace my Naim Nap120 / Linn Kan system to network streaming. How does Marantz match with with the LS50 and in particular, Simon with the Meta. I'm also concerned about bottoming as mentioned elsewhere. However, this will be in a small bedroom / studio with my keyboard to be connected too. 4 x 3 meter. Simon. Grateful for the honest reviews.

[@Johnd3s]

@@Mandofour Afternoon Simon, I used to power my LS50's (3x) using my now old Arcam AVR600 and I find the Marantz PM7000N sounds really good, neutral, and the power from the Marantz is enough for what I need , the sound is also well rounded, I do not listen to my system at loud volumes because I live in a flat but on the few occasions when I have turned up the volume it sounded really good, my only reservation is when connecting my external SSD with over 500 Albums listed I have real trouble to access any Flac files and thereby listen to my collection but I am sure its down to me so operator error and how I have set it up. Overall very happy and very pleased that i purchased it. Regards John

[@mden2490]

Sorry I am little late to your review. How would this pair with the Klipsch RP-500m speakers. Did you use the phono stage? Thanks again!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

I can’t comment on what I haven’t reviewed in those speakers and it’s impossible to say . I get so many of these type of messages.

[@arkadiuszmysliwiec8482]

Hi guys what will you choose Marantz PM7000N or Cyrus One Cast? Regards

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Marantz for tone, Cyrus for drive.

[@simongoode3979]

Love the reviews , re found my love of music whilst clearing out the loft and found my old retro Technics stuff, but now I want more !.........Still cant decide between this and the Cyrus one cast ? Have also thought about using the Marantz PM7000N with the Cyrus CDi.........anyone tried this ? or should I stick with the Marantz cd6007 ?

[@adamdavies163]

An old post I know but.. Have you tried the CD6007 (or any player for that matter) connected to the PM7000N via TOSLINK? The improvement over analogue is quite startling, which is rather surprising considering they both use the same DAC chips.

[@goldenears9748]

Another great, honest well done vid!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

GoldenEars thanks very much goldenears

[@ArghoSen]

Many thanks for the review. Was very helpful. A request - possible to do a comparison between the Marantz PM700N and the Denon DRA800h / Marant NR1200. The 7000N is a netowrk amplifier, and the Denon is a stereo receiver. Functionality is very similar. However, to my ears the 7000N sounds significantly better. But would be keen to hear from an audiophile reviewer.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you for good comments. Not always easy to get gear but I can but try.

[@ArghoSen]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Many thanks

[@ayrshiredude]

A couple of questions if possible? Will it sound similar tonally to the Marantz pm6006 amplifier? Also how good is the phono input? I have Dali Oberon 1 speakers will they sound good with this? Thanks

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Cant say what you don’t know. Sorry.

[@buffalorevolver6473]

What would you choose this marantz or the cyrus cast? Both available for around £650 UK at the moment and I can't decide.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

To big a question to answer here.

[@devarsiratdas1425]

Its the a workaround to play qobus ?

[@daniel85444]

Hi there! Could you help me please with my choice? I have got a Dali Rubicon 2 speakers!Which amp will be more suited for the Dalis? This Marantz pm 7000n or the Cyrus One HD or maybe a Cambridge Audio CXA 81? Thanks a lot

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Never tried those speakers sorry

[@Broadmaynewood]

Great review, have just ordered one.

[@johndunkley8240]

Please let me know the guitar track playing from 2:45 it is not Recuerdos de la Alhambra as shown on the PM7000 display, but it is such a good track :-)

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Not sure , without downloading whole video files again from my network hard drive - lots of stuff - but sound hound app is very good at searching or Siri on iPhone etc. they usually say.

[@12988Jake]

Great review. What are your thoughts on pairing it with some b&w 705 s2’s? I’m slightly unsure the 60w per channel will be meaty enough to drive the 705’s well?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thankyou. No idea about those b and w’s. Can’t advise on things I don’t try. Most common thing I have to answer.

[@12988Jake]

13th Note HiFi Reviews fair enough, I’ve got a pm6006 running some smaller b&w’s, so I’m sure it’ll pair well!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

I’m sure it will be fine. I found it very gutsy Jake. Bw Simon

[@12988Jake]

13th Note HiFi Reviews sounds good, b&w do need a weight amp.

[@alexhunnter]

🤣🤣🤣 you tourn on my marantz when you’re saying: hey google tourn on marantz, nice review 🍷

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you

[@mytempleofrock]

Hi, loved the detailed review. It is now £650 so a lot cheaper. I want one but the speakers you mentioned cost thousands. Any recommendations for sub £600 speakers? Its a minefield out there!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

The dynaudio emit 20 are very good. Might be a tad more , trying to remember price.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

Thanks for this great video. I am considering it. I just got a set of Tannoy Precision 6.2 and wonder if it fits well with it. One more thing, if you would have a duo spotify account, you have any idea how to manage that with heos? My wife enjoys different music than I so we think about getting a duo account. Otherwize, tidal might be interesting but they don't have the duo option.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks v much, dont know how it fits as don’t have those speakers. See comment below. Don’t use Spotify tbh. Qobuz and Tidal are lossless and you can with Tidal, select different accounts on family subs.

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thanks for the reply. Qobuz isn't supported in Thailand. Tidal is but doesn't have as much local music as Spotify. So will erconsider. Thanks for the great video. A dealer recommended the Marantz here. Will check it out tomorrow. The more I read about it the more I am impressed. (initially, I didn't think about Marantz at all).

[@ernstpeterlegrand]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Hi, it turns out that actually, the Marantz they don't have in stock (nowhere in Thailand). So looking again. Found something different (from a different shop) that might be good as well. Will go there this afternoon to listen (as they really have this) the Quad Vena II Play. Very different brand, almost similar functions. and I think great amp as well.

[@CandidUploads]

Do you feel that this unit has enough power for most applications and is sufficiently powerful to drive moderately sensitive speakers 85-90db speakers?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Absolutely, I tried it with 90db Demand D11s from Definitive Technology. See my other review. BW

[@ahupam]

Is it possible to stream KZbin Music through this Marantz HEOS app?

[@jamesrevell6475]

The recording outputs is what caught my attention regarding this amp. Not a lot of amps have this option anymore. It's a shame you didn't address them.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

They don’t get used that often I don’t think. I try not to make every hifi review to the third degree. It takes too long.

[@felixpointner8546]

great review! how would they pair with the KEF Q350 speakers?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

donno. never tried

[@svx94]

Thank you for the excellent review! It really get me into this amp. Do you think it will drive the KEF LS50 well? I have 20-year old KEF Q5 set speakers for HT, driven by Denon 3805 receiver. I love the set except the base is somewhat weak. My much cheaper 2.1 setup for my PC sounds more punchy that this. If I upgrade to KEF LS50 with the PM7000N, will I get noticeable improvement? Wish I can find a local store that can demo them together. Cheers!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thanks, I’d go for a slightly better amp for the kefs. Can’t answer what I don’t review.

[@svx94]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Thanks for the advice! Was thinking of a lazy route by using the 3805 as pre-amp and adding a power amp for the front LR KEF...

[@claudiutoader5938]

marantz pm7000n or cambridge cxa81 for a pair of Dynaudio Special 40s pls? im trying to pick an amp that has a sub out for netflix as well. thank you

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

You need a much better amp than that marantz or Cambridge for the special 40. Dynaudio’s are extremely good speakers. Spend *at least* same on amplification to speakers, is a good rule of thumb.

[@claudiutoader5938]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 any recommandation, pls? something with sub out? thank you

[@ramblinginmeath4950]

Excellent presentation and very helpful - I recently sold my Marantz PM6006 and and I am on the market for a sensible upgrade - was tempted with the 7000N but I am equally tempted with the Denon PMA2500 - which has DAC and good phono -- I am more vinyl and CD.. but there is the guts of £1000 between the Marantz and the Denon -- head scratching - greetings from Ireland

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

I’d recommend saving more and getting the NAD M10 which is the better product.

[@ramblinginmeath4950]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 I have drifted back to your review on this amp.. and I am looking the PM8006 version .. I'm not bothered with streaming or network amps and I also like to use my old Nakamichi tape deck - very few modern amps have additional RCA inputs and outputs for tape decks.. call me old school .. regards Paul

[@baldving86]

really good review, thank you

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Thank you very much , glad you liked it !

[@ramutalosemmi9677]

Hi, ideal speakers for marantz pm7000n? I've old tannoy rev r2 and i'm looking for the passing speakers to marantz 7000n.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Really tough question I can’t answer really. So many variables but a good place to start is the definitive technology speakers, part of same group as Marantz, and where I’m sure you’ll get great deals.

[@kamillo198311]

I just upgraded my pm6005 to pm7000n and left same speakers which are Dali Zensor 7, for now i do not want to even think about changing them , is definitely level up with this upgrade, but is only my opinion based on music like City of the sun or Estass Tonne listing from Spotify .

[@Patricia-kk8tr]

How does the PM7000N stack up against the PM6007 which came out at same time?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Can only comment on what I review 😀

[@frankiefen]

Very nice review

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

frankie Ng thank you Frankie. Cheers Simon

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Playing this video on my Marantz av8003:-) got it hooked to 2 Monitor Audio gx200 speakers and an Arcam pa240 power amp. And a bluenode 2i for now. And boy it sounds good :-) Currently looking for wth i would need to buy if it broke down, very tricky. Anyone has any idea how to compare the dac (cirrus) with recent equipment? I NEVER get a straight answer from stores..... ever.

[@jimmyhills4238]

Thoughts on running this with Wharfedale Lintons?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Never tried those 🤔

[@sathramsrinivas3208]

Please tell, Marantz PM7000n can drive klipsch RP-8000f

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Never tried that combo or the other

[@SuperVbvbv]

Would edifier 1280db sound ok with the PM7000n ? Or should I get new speakers aswell ?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Can’t say on products I don’t review

[@SuperVbvbv]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 ok thanks what speakers would you recommend please ?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Sorry I can’t answer that as the question is too broad. Price, type, previous experiences. Please sign up to patreon or donate and I can help you with all my views.

[@seanmurphy7252]

very useful video - thank you

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Are you the snooker player?

[@seanusmurphy]

No not me. That fella is Shaun

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Oh ok thanks, it wasn’t a frivolous comment, as he was chatting to me about snooker once.

[@seanmurphy7252]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 I think if you saw me pick up a cue you could tell the difference ;-)

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Oh ok. I’m good kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWxqJWwm7SgiZo

[@ufolazar]

Front aluminium(corners left & right) ??

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Not sure now as went back some time ago, but I think so from memory.

[@vincent77295]

does marantz pm7000n 60 watts rms has enough power to drive large floorstanders, must be better sounding amplifier than yamaha as801 100 watts rms

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Yes, that’s fine.

[@pv8203]

What is the music at 2:48?

[@TR6Telos]

At 2.50 its - "Babe I am going to leave you", from Led Zeppelin 1968. ( Joan Baez)

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Like a bit of Joan Baez, diamonds and rust etc. I wanted to use Francisco Tarrega (Recuerdos de la Alhambra) here - done by Mike oldfield and John Williams etc, but obviously copyrighted. One of my fav classical guitar pieces and just a lovely melody whatever you like kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3XPgnhvmc98rqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2Kye2WbiZygfdk

[@TR6Telos]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Marantz have always been a no rip off company, providing quality. Cheers from Manchester UK.

[@diegov3211]

What's the piano tune in the intro ? Thanks !!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Think it’s by an artist called Barradeen. Free to use.

[@valkyrieorion7200]

Can the Heos app control the actual amp volume?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

yes

[@valkyrieorion7200]

@@13thnotehifireviews7 Excellent thanks for the review and feedback!

[@xstensl8823]

no USB input for a external hard drive?

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

page 31 www.marantz.com/-/media/files/documentmaster/marantzna/uk/pm7000nn_eng_pdf_ug_v00a_20190925072710081.pdf

[@saleb9924]

Yes, it has a USB port. You can connect an external drive and listen to music from it :) This Marantz is 😊😊😊😊😊

[@cilori]

Please help me out here. Combo marantz pm8006 + nd8006 + B&W 603 S2 Or combo marantz pm7000 + B&W 603 S2! Interm of simple and easy to use everyday! Thank you!

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Can’t comment on what I don’t review.

[@devarsiratdas1425]

Hallo can anyone tell me please. I have a question regarding the Marantz pm7000n The output of my LG g7 phone via uapp is up to 24bit X 192khz I connect my phone to the pm7000n via cable because I use Qobuz and that's not in Heos. I use an RCA to 3.5mm cable adapter from the headphone jack to connect the RCA (red and white) end to one of the Audio inputs on the back of the PM7000n. That is under AUX settings. But I just found out from the user manual that THE DAC IS ONLY USED WHEN USING THE OPTICAL/ COAXIAL CONNECTIONS AND IT CAN ONLY REACH A MAXIMUM OF 192KHZ 24BITS BUT ONLY IF THE EXTERNAL SOURCE I HAVE CONNECTED INTO THE OPTICAL/ COAXIAL PORT IS CAPABLE OF 192KHZ 24 BIT. It doesn't mention phone audio connection IAM surprised that It says that THE DAC ONLY SWITCHES ON AND IS USED if anOptical/ Coaxial port is used. Otherwise it doesn't. I only just bought the amp and this isn't mentioned on any website and wasnt said by any sales person I spoke with. So iam quiet disappointed about this after spending over £600. I made lots of research b4hand and no one told me this, neither is it written anywhere on websites. Also NON of the streaming services EXCEPT Amazon, will Output up to 24bit 192khz VIA HEOS. QUESTION IF ANYONE KNOWS PLEASE. Because of the Dac not being switched on.... is an external cable output of 24bit 192khz into one of the inputs of the Amp a simple passing trough of 24bit 192khz or is it reduced to a lower quality? This info is so hidden that I only found out after a week and then talking with a Marantz person asking questions. Are all inputs at the back of the Amp configured for 24bit 192khz ? Or are they restricted like a normal Android phone? . Many thanks Dev

[@RasheedKhan-he6xx]

All said and done, it didn't make your 2020 'best of' list. Judging from this review I'd expected it would.

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

It tends to be different shades of what’s good so is very hard to make the decision.

[@HyliAir]

Copper plated screws, not bronze.

[@metal3494]

thanks.

[@zambination11]

No Asahi Kasei AK4490 DAC chip on this model anymore, but a much cheaper DAC implementation, so its a no no go for me

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

Not a reason to discount

[@zambination11]

@@13thnotehifireviews7Thanks for your answer. So why? Have you reviewed a newer version and sounds the same?

[@gianlucabassi8853]

I bought some high resolution lossless tracks...very disappointing sound.. I think I don't need a streaming device

[@georgieboy2432]

Sounds just like a Denon.

[@darbybyrdjr]

I’ve had mine 2 years. Here’s a listen of the PN7000 driving large towers, large room at reference level. I find it impressive how this little unit can fill a very large room. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql65noirorRqo9E

[@gianlucabassi8853]

People have been stolen with Av receivers...now it's the turn of streamers

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

It doesn’t even play the high res files from Tidal 👎

[@13thnotehifireviews7]

It’s all about the DAC dear Watson. Not hires this, dsd that, MQA there, or cd.

[@MichaelFront]

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