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@gracenotes53794 ай бұрын
This product seems to be aimed squarely at the Bluesound Powernode in terms of features and pricing. Lack of Qobuz and Roon support are material considerations for me. Sound quality is also key, however, and Marantz _may_ have the superior product in this respect. I'd like to see a head-to-head review of the Marantz M1 against the Bluesound Powernode.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion! We will consider that moving forward. It does have a few extra features than the Powernode and we think sounds a bit better. Qobuz and Roon would be nice additions in the future 🤞
@MohsinWadee4 ай бұрын
Since the M1 has a nearly identical price to the Stereo 70s, how do they compare on sound quality?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Great question! Call or chat with our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help compare the two of them!
@mr.potatofries80944 ай бұрын
Just the product I have been looking for, Thanks!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@WillAnderson44 ай бұрын
Does this unit support Chromecast built in? Can you play KZbin Music on this device?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
No it does not. You will have to use Bluetooth or Airplay for KZbin Music.
@RandySpeer3 ай бұрын
Sort of a noob question, but I just ordered a Musical Fidelity M5Si, and a bluenode. Would this all in one replace those guys? Or are those going to provide a better result with slightly less convenience?
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
They would functionally do the same thing, but what you ordered would sound better. Thanks for watching
@MatthewSanchez-z9l4 ай бұрын
Such a cool new product! Can't wait to try it out!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@JeffHeon4 ай бұрын
This looks like a great product. I might be the exception, but I like that it does not have a display.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It's a great piece. Very sleek and minimal but sounds lovely.
@fonkenful4 ай бұрын
Hafta agree about the lack of display- the mobile device used to control via the app has a pretty decent touch screen built in.
@DaniellevanEden4 ай бұрын
For TV & audio setup (a lot online): Stereo 70 or M1? Both would be with B&W 606 speaker (no sub). + some heos speakers in the house. I was in the market for the Stereo 70, but this M1 seems to be an amazing alternative. same pricerange as well. Thoughts?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Great question! We'd recommend you call or chat with our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help determine which is best for you!
@Adrianek813 ай бұрын
Sleak,simple,with hdmi,good dac and great power😍
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! yes, we agree!
@JasonFerrell-mm9dq4 ай бұрын
Another well done video review. On point as always! Thank you for taking the time to do this for the viewers!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!!
@martybrazill79354 ай бұрын
Looks like a nice product for a bedroom, office or other zone 2 applications. when used with other HEOS product in the house, like a Denon/Marantz AV receiver.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It definitely is! We love that it has that warm musical Marantz sound. Plus the HEOS app has improved so much!
@bigtree64 ай бұрын
Will marantz make a same size cd player to match this amplifier?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Not that we are aware of. But that's a great idea.
@bigspence68984 ай бұрын
I have marantz 7025 and node x. I wonder how this compares? Better sound than 7025?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Good comparisons. For more info, feel free to call or chat with our experts at audioadvice.com!
@rdonnelly19744 ай бұрын
Great vid, thanks. Wondering if it supports Tidal Connect? And does the EQ work when not playing/listening via HEOS?
@bartlomiejsiech6624 ай бұрын
It doesn’t support Tidal Connect at the moment. John Darko reports this functionality will be added in a future software update.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
No Tidal Connect. Hopefully in the near future. EQ should stay the same even when not using the app.
@shemsureshot4 ай бұрын
This looks great but it’s very confusing having this and the stereo 70. The 70 is meant to be a 2 channel home theatre but can’t decode Dolby, while the M1 is a streaming amp that can decode Dolby. It’s like they got the features the wrong way around. And then there’s the cinema 70 🤔
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Yes, this is more focused on being a streaming amplifier first but also with the HDMI functionality.
@jefflabute29464 ай бұрын
How do you fit two x A/B class 100W channels in to a small box?? I wonder if the 'specs' are correct yet. I would guess they'd be a class D amp in that price range. I don't think the Marantz site makes any amp class claim yet.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We believe it is Class D.
@Arizonacomet18 күн бұрын
Is it compact?
@AudioAdvice17 күн бұрын
Yes, about half the width of a normal stereo component and not very deep at all. Thanks for watching
@rhphotocdn4 ай бұрын
Looks exactly like a pricer WIIM? Since it's has an amplifier and you say its different, where's the HT Bypass?? It is an amplifier after all. . I also would have preferred a touch screen, but i guess that's what the C700 is for??
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It sounds A LOT better than a WiiM.. HT Bypass would be a cool feature but we think most people would upgrade to a dedicated amp at that point.
@trulyjared2 ай бұрын
Is this a Differential Amplifier, I want to use stereo subs with the new SVS Speaker level to RCA pre out adapter.
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
Good question, we will have to ask Marantz. Thanks for watching
@SimmstarАй бұрын
Can this be hooked to the mm7025 for more power?
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
It could not, sorry. The MM7025 is a far better amplifier. If you need more power than it provides, you would need a bigger power amp. Thanks for watching
@radioleone4 ай бұрын
So interesting. Thank you. Yamaha r-n1000a, to me, still seems like the best entry-level option (design, physical controls, remote, phono in, ... I don't see A/B class vs D class as a plus at this price point), but I love to see more and more ARC/eARC equipped 2.1 integrated amplifiers.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing!
@Corwin744 ай бұрын
I feel like this is more of a competitor to the Bluesound Powernode and not the Wiim Amp. I use the Powernode in my bedroom and it sounds pretty good but I'm betting this amp does sound "better" in a lot of ways, especially if it doesn't "digitize" the analog inputs. I wish I could do a head to head comparison but $1000 is a lot to shell out for that.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
You're right. It is better to compare to the Powernode. It does have a few extra features than a Powernode and ultimately sounds warmer and more musical. But yes, it will cost you a few extra bucks. Thanks for watching!
@claudiutoader59384 ай бұрын
will M1 pair well with the Dynaudio Special 40 ? thank you
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Call or chat with our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can look into this for you. Thanks!
@shaunrichards7444 ай бұрын
It’s good that these audio brands offer a more affordable alternative to full blowing AVR receivers for people who are just into two channels. They are on a winner.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Great point.
@Mikeymikemike4 ай бұрын
Does the sub output force the speakers into high pass mode?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
No. You can set crossover yourself in the app.
@Feddyka-j9z4 ай бұрын
I think it's perfect match with Q Acoustic 3030C or 3050C, nice video mate. Thanks
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Sure is! Thanks!!
@dam_j41054 ай бұрын
Does it have a low-latency mode for the analogue inputs? Sonos, Bluesound, Wiim have extreme latency...
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
No
@taylorrasmus19054 ай бұрын
Excited for this!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@PetrKrenzelok4 ай бұрын
Nice, but no pre-amp mode for those, that would like to use it with their existing amps. Denon / Marantz are also reluctant to provide modern OLED display, like recently introduced Wiim Ultra. This is specifically to those, that love Marantz sound and need some secondary device to the smaller room.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
For sure, that would have been a nice feature to see. This won't be for everyone but will be perfect for some!
@tharveytucker13 ай бұрын
But will this play nice with my external EQ? Most D amps can’t.
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
There is not a way to connect an external EQ to this. Thanks for watching
@sethfm97734 ай бұрын
Seems like a nice compact option from Marantz. I'll have to check out the new app.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It certainly is! HEOS has made huge improvements.
@ptg014 ай бұрын
Wow... Any idea what CLASS the amplifier is ? D ? AB ? Marantz's Soundmaster looks so serious...
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks, its Class D
@tessie4204Ай бұрын
Do i need a DAC to connect the M1 to a PC for best sound?
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
It does not have a USB digital input so you would need a separate DAC going into its analog inputs to use the PC as a source.
@tessie4204Ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice I did see i could connect it with SPDIF
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
@@tessie4204 Yes, if your PC has that output you could use that, but most PC's do not.
@tessie4204Ай бұрын
Can i use a 12v output to turn my subwoofer with this amp?
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
The M1 does not have a trigger output. Perhaps your sub has a signal sensing audio input that can turn it on, most do. Thanks for watching
@tessie4204Ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice In the video @ 6.42 it says it have a 12V output.
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
@@tessie4204 Thanks for pointing that out, that is our error. It does not. Sorry for any confusion.
@bigjack794 ай бұрын
Any measurements on the amplifier? I prefer measurements over hi Fi audio terms. Not knocking those who do. Can we get a unit over to Erin’s audio corner to review
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We did not do measurements yet although we understand that some prefer to see them. We will see what we can do to get one over to Erin, thanks for the suggestion!
@easyphotoshop12644 ай бұрын
No Quboz, no Roon ready, no remote control, no display, very disappointed 😔
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Fair enough, it won't be for everyone!
@timchromecast4 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdviceno roon and qobuz and no tidal connect yet. can't they hire a decent IT-guy? These things are available on entry level gear...
@gurupurkhaАй бұрын
Your phone is a remote control
@timchromecastАй бұрын
@@gurupurkha but the app is average at best - no roon / qobuz
@excalibruh67513 ай бұрын
They need to release this with a headphone amp!
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
Agree that would be a nice addition. Thanks for watching
@jimwilliamson77984 ай бұрын
Thanks for another informative video.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@mpitogo19784 ай бұрын
Looks like a Martin Logan Forte. I’ve got two of the Forte from many years ago and still works well.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear!
@mpitogo4 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdviceSo I just realized one thing the Martin Logan Forte has is ARC. It came with a USB ARC MIC so the sound can be turned to your room. Did the Marantz M1 come with Audyssey? I think room correction is a big selling point for some folks who buy AVR’s for Music.
@Birmingham_racing4 ай бұрын
I've own the Powernode would love to see a comparison
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! They both have their advantages. Marantz will probably sound better to most people.
@htenthusiast28974 ай бұрын
I use my older receivers for this purpose. Still have my first Yamaha 5.1 from 1998 running 2x pairs stereo speakers and an appleTV as the streamer. Nice product though.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Great idea, thanks for sharing!
@milagroscaviglia50344 ай бұрын
Great review!!It remains me a lot of the Amp1 from Nad!!! cheers from Argentina
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks!! Cheers!
@stevelucey77194 ай бұрын
Looks like a nice compact amp!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Certainly is! And sounds awesome!
@radimvavrecka34814 ай бұрын
You made it sound like this is superior machine which will save our ears from inferior Chi-Fi. Well, there is quite a few brands offering really good all-in-one boxes. Need to say that my Uniti Atom can drive even floor standing speakers with it's measly 40W of A/B amplification. Don't get me wrong, I like Marantz and still have MCR610 in guest bedroom but this video seems feels like paid promo from Marantz.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
The Uniti Atom is a great piece but almost 4X the price. For the price, this sounds much better than other products in this price category. It definitely sounds better than the WiiM amp, but is $700 more. It will all come down to your budget and what you value your streamer.
@KukkemaАй бұрын
Any eq ?
@AudioAdviceАй бұрын
Tone controls. Thanks for watching
@mell93804 ай бұрын
Will make systems better.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Definitely!
@dragonstone65944 ай бұрын
They should just make a simple 100W stereo amp in this form factor. I don't need any streaming functionality.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Fair enough. Great suggestion!
@JeffHeon4 ай бұрын
There is no doubt it is a better value compared to the Radia A25 considering all the features. Purely from the sound quality perspective though, which would be a better pairing for the SourcePoint 8?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Great question. You should call or chat with our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help guide you what's best for your setup!
@Adrianek814 ай бұрын
no remote control?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Nope! Control with your phone in the app or touch sensitive buttons on unit.
@Adrianek813 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice thats fine,i use marantz app more than remote on my nr1711 when i watch movies😜
@andrewdoan15252 ай бұрын
WPC @ 4 Ohm ?
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
The specs show 125. Thanks for watching
@funkychicken21194 ай бұрын
Would love a M1 vs. NAD M10 showdown
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@TonyHarper-j7f4 ай бұрын
Why even get a receiver? Except I’m seeing a few people complaining that the M1 is unreliable.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
A receiver will give you access to many more channels than just the two in the M1. The M1 is only available for pre-order currently. We had no issues with reliability during our testing. Who has said that?
@canb_admittance4 ай бұрын
Good product but I believe it came too late to the market. I would like to see a comparison w Blusound and WiiM Amp.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Fair enough. We can say that it definitely sounds better and has a few extra features. HEOS is even greatly improved.
@sanchezgedgare4 ай бұрын
missing chromecast
@jebo4jc4 ай бұрын
Deal breaker for me
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Yes, unfortunately it is.
@YamilLlanos4 ай бұрын
HEOS ughhh... that sucks. Also: no Dirac Live?
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
No Dirac Live. You should give HEOS another chance! It's improved a ton!!
@IanFretwell4 ай бұрын
Dirac Live on a stereo device like this?? It'd triple the price....
@lucasrossi7164 ай бұрын
dirac ? cmonnn stereo setup dont need this
@IanFretwell4 ай бұрын
So, realistically, this is a Denon RCD-N12 with the removal of the CD transport and DAB radio elements....yet selling for double the price. We the buying public are being screwed....
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It will not be for everyone.
@IanFretwell4 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice Possibly you're missing my point there...
@OrangeBiker3 ай бұрын
What is the purpose of this when we already have Stereo 70s
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
A bit more power, but with less features. This is aimed more at getting great whole house music with multiple units. We appreciate you watching
@s.daniel92244 ай бұрын
Marantz trying to get that Wiim money. Not at $1000.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It definitely is in a different league when it comes to sound quality!
@saint65634 ай бұрын
LOL You know nothing about marketing nor price points. Marantz couldn't care less.
@bristolwoodburners814 ай бұрын
I mean....it looks wiim inspired - the first thing i though when i saw it was - wiim must be doing something right if the big boys are starting to take note @saint6563
@quaternion4 ай бұрын
Did you really mean that? 🤦🤣
@shaunrichards7444 ай бұрын
Yes but Marantz, Denon and the like do it better. Wiim are budget friendly and decent alternative.
@EvanLowrance4 ай бұрын
What a premium look!
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We agree. We love this look!
@chrisgargiulo3044 ай бұрын
Nice.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@tech4life8844 ай бұрын
So, what speakers did the Marantz tuning professional use to tune this amplifier?. It matters because all speakers are different. Without the exact same speakers with the same amount of break in, nobody will ever get the sound the Marantz tuning professional got. Meaning its useless .
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We believe they use a variety of speakers to test.
@alexojeda90484 ай бұрын
Looks like the Wiim Pro on steroids.
@c0mbat154 ай бұрын
But not as good as a WiiM Ultra 😂
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It certainly sounds better!
@Chillboyx4 ай бұрын
WiiM amp for $700 more? 💀 The Sonos amp does more for less.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It has a few extra features and is in an entirely different league when it comes to the sound!
@cheongit4 ай бұрын
Japanese cost of production is higher than Shenzhen. Remember that fruit company in Cupertino?
@larryh95254 ай бұрын
Still no Qobuz... I'll pass
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Hopefully in the future!
@lehsu4 ай бұрын
Fosi matched with WiiM is a much better value.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@c0mbat154 ай бұрын
Yep. But this product is aimed at those who would never buy WiiM or Fosi Audio because they have major confirmation bias and are convinced that there's no way a $300 system can sound as good as a $1000. The weird thing is that Marantz are unlikely to win any WiiM customers. So they're simply cannibalising their own lunch.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
The Marantz M1 sounded much better than the WiiM amp when compared side by side. The WiiM is great for the price but if you're looking for better sound, the M1 is much better.
@c0mbat154 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdviceDid you do double blind testing? I don't believe a DAC and amplifier can sound "much better" at reasonable listening levels. There might be some small changes but most of it will likely be confirmation bias or personal preference in different eq settings.
@lehsu4 ай бұрын
@@AudioAdvice The amp will not be WiiM, it will be 2 Fosi V3 Monos. WiiM will be the Ultra.
@edbrumbaugh92024 ай бұрын
No Qobuz, no deal ...
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Hopefully in the future 🤞
@TheMrHotwheels4 ай бұрын
Friendly reminder - "warmth" is distortion, not a selling point
@dal22584 ай бұрын
No Qobuz, no party 🙂
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We also would love to see Qobuz!
@Marius.19264 ай бұрын
Yes, no screan ❤
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
We've been hearing this a lot lately! No screen needed, all about the sound 😁
@Lovelacewatkins1394 ай бұрын
You keep your screen in your hand , it's called ya phone 😊, no need for a screen that you will never use
@Marius.19264 ай бұрын
Exactly this is the point I not need a screen, save money and give me a better DAC ecc
@eduardkirin3873 ай бұрын
With Cinema 70 or even Denon X2800H this is not worth it...
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
Fair enough.. it won't be perfect for everyone!
@madcrabber11133 ай бұрын
I have Heos and hate it.
@AudioAdvice3 ай бұрын
Have you tried the updated version? It's much better in our opinion.
@tech4life8844 ай бұрын
$1000?. 😂😂😂😂. Marantz is charging an extra $700 premium on their name. Thats sad and pathetic. This is a $300 product max.
@MrJhardencdj4 ай бұрын
It may not be worth $1000 but $300 isna stretch. Besides Wiim, Yamaha, Sonos, Blue Sound, etc are all $500-$800. If this was $699 it would feel like a better bargain. Imo.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Fair enough. This definitely has more features and sounds way better than most competitors!
@sgandrew4 ай бұрын
Yeah but delusional to say $300 max, but hey not for you
@timchromecast4 ай бұрын
Expensive, knowing that their Heos platform is average at best.
@jonzer83 ай бұрын
Really doubt it I have marantz products and there brilliant,oh and I have other products like rega , focal etc in case you thought I was a fanboy 😂
@Gassten4 ай бұрын
overpriced, to bad
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
Fair enough. It won't be for everyone.
@TonyHarper-j7f4 ай бұрын
Everything Marantz is overpriced and I feel like a fool for buying their receiver at twice the rational price. They’re thieves.
@AudioAdvice4 ай бұрын
It won't be for everyone. They put a lot of work into their products but there will always be cheaper alternatives.
@sorinell90532 ай бұрын
sorrry, what is new?outdated product, no tidal connect, no qoubuz, no Apple TV, no chromecast, no youtube music. Buy this for Spotify... is a joke!!!
@AudioAdvice2 ай бұрын
It comes with Heos which covers Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Sirius XM, Deezer, and more, plus it has Airplay and Bluetooth