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  1. Todd Anderson

    HTNR Podcast 7.24.24: Kaleidescape's Strato V, Redbox Declares Bankruptcy, Denon/Marantz Firmware Drop, JBL Takes on Gen-Z, and More!

    (July 24, 2024) On this week’s HTNR Podcast, we catch up on some of the bigger stories in the world of home theater over the last few weeks, including news featuring Denon and Marantz, Redbox, NextLevel Acoustics, Kaleidescape, the Value Electronics TV Shootout, and much more. Join us and enrich...
  2. Todd Anderson

    Home Theater News Review Podcast: Episode 6.3.24

    (May 28, 2024) On this episode of Home Theater News Review, we dig deep into the news cycle. First up, we look at Dune Part 2's impact on disc sale percentages. Then we turn to industry news, including new research that predicts future streaming revenues as MAX rolls out in Eastern Europe...
  3. Todd Anderson

    Marantz Debuts Two New Wireless Streaming Amps: The MODEL M1 and MODEL M4

    (May 29, 2024) Marantz is closing out May by launching two new music-oriented models: the MODEL M1 Wireless Streaming Amplifier and the MODEL M4 Wireless Distribution Amplifier. Let's start with the MODEL M1, which carries a price tag of $1,000. Despite its small size (9.41” W x 8.54” D x 3.31”...
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    AV preamp 2.2 upgrade

    Hi all Hopefully this hasn't specifically been discussed before. First post so 'Hello!', and please go easy! Current setup: Marantz TT15S turntable Simaudio Moon 110LP v2 phono preamp Oppo 203 Bluray Marantz AV8802A preamp ATI AT6005 power amp (front 5 channels) Arcam FMJ P7 Power amp (rear...
  5. Todd Anderson

    The HEOS App Gets Overhauled with a Visual and Functional Update

    (December 14, 2023) Denon's HEOS technology is a proprietary wireless ecosystem that is built into many Denon and Marantz products, including AVRs, network amps, speakers, and soundbars. It allows audio fans to wirelessly stream music from most music services directly to a device, with...
  6. Todd Anderson

    Dirac Live Bass Control Becomes Available for Denon and Marantz Receivers

    (December 14, 2023) Today, Dirac announced that Dirac Live's Bass Control module is available for several existing and upcoming AV receivers and preamplifiers from Denon and Marantz. At launch, seven mid-range and high-end Denon and Marantz units will be able to run Dirac Live Bass Control. All...
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    MacOS ‘Audio Device Error…little-endian not supported’

    I followed Jeff Mery’s excellent REW MacOS video to the letter (MacOS Sonoma; MacBook Air; UMIK-1; Marantz Cinema-50 via HDMI)…at least I believe so. When I tried to capture my first measurement I received an Audio Device Error message (unable to replay device…little-endian not supported)...
  8. Todd Anderson

    Marantz's CD 50n Can Spin Discs and Much More; Company Also Launches New MODEL 50 Integrated Amp

    (November 3, 2023) At first glance, the arrival of another new CD player may seem a bit head-scratching, if not mundane. Disc sales have dropped like a rock in the last two decades, with sales during 2022 having fallen nearly 96% since 2002 according to data gathered by statistica.com. As a fan...
  9. Todd Anderson

    Marantz Announces Trade-in Program, Cash-In Old Gear for Savings!

    (September 1, 2023) In a continued celebration of 70 Years in the business, Marantz is rewarding audio and home theater fans with a unique Trade-In Program. For the next 70 days (beginning today, September 1) long-time Marantz aficionados and newcomers can elevate their audio setups by trading...
  10. Robert Zohn

    Marantz 2023 Flagship CINEMA 40 9.4 ch. A/V Receiver

    Marantz's very first allocation of their new flagship CINEMA 40 9.4 125 Watts per channel A/V receiver has just shipped to our store. Marantz's CINEMA 40 has a Premium 9.4 channel 125-watts-per-channel amplification, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Auro 3D, and 8K Ultra HD plus HEOS Built-in streaming...
  11. Todd Anderson

    Save Big with Audyssey's MultEQ-X Black Friday Sale!

    (November 15, 2022) Audyssey wants to inject your home theater experience with holiday cheer, thanks to a special Black Friday savings event on Audyssey MultEQ-X. From 12:01am UTC on Monday, November 21 through 11:59pm UTC on Monday, November 28, enthusiasts can save $50 on a purchase of a...
  12. Todd Anderson

    Marantz CINEMA Series 70, 60, 50, and 40 Receivers Thread

    Marantz recently launched its all-new Cinema Series of AV Receivers. We covered the launch at CEDIA 2022: There Series has 4 different receiver models, as follows: CINEMA 70 Channels: 7.2 – 50 Watts per channel and 4 sub woofer outputs Watts Per Channel: 50w (8 ohm 20-20kHz) Processing...
  13. Todd Anderson

    Sound United Rocks the Industry: Announces Dirac Live Functionality on Select Denon and Marantz AVRs and Pre/Pros

    (September 27, 2022) CEDIA week is always full of surprises, and this is a big one. Today, Dirac and Sound United announced a collaboration to make Dirac Live available in several new AV receivers and preamps from Denon and Marantz. Bringing Dirac functionality to these brands is a major blow...
  14. Todd Anderson

    Denon and Marantz Unveil New Gear At Munich 2022 (PMA-1700NE, PMA-900HNE, CD 60, DCD-900NE)

    (May 20, 2022) Denon and Marantz has arrived at the 2022 HIGH END Show with four new models geared toward music fans. The products being displayed through Sunday, May 22, include two new integrated amplifiers and two high-performance CD players. Priced at $2,099 the PMA-1700NE is a...
  15. Todd Anderson

    Denon's DCD-900NE, PMA-1700NE, and PMA-900HNE and Marantz's CD 60 Launch at Munich 2022!

    (May 20, 2022) Denon and Marantz arrived at the 2022 HIGH END Show with four new models geared toward music fans. The products being displayed through Sunday, May 22, include two new integrated amplifiers and two high-performance CD players. Priced at $2,099 the PMA-1700NE is a slick-looking...
  16. Todd Anderson

    Winter Surprise! Marantz Launches Its Latest Integrated Amp, the MODEL 40n

    (February 15, 2021) Several years ago, we covered Sound United’s intention to re-delineate two of its most popular AV brands, Marantz and Denon. At the time, the company said it was launching a multi-year plan to push Marantz gear more upstream, with the MODEL 30 Integrated Amplifier ($2,999)...
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    Drastically diminished subwoofer performance, cant figure out why, please help

    Hello, I recently upgrade my HT setup and moved my old equipment into a computer / game room. After setting everything up I am getting very low amts of bass output from the sub that use to be my main sub for 3 years (and was very happy how it performed) My subwoofer (monoprice monolith 10") +...
  18. Todd Anderson

    Denon and Marantz Announce 3-in/1-out 8K Switchers for Select AVRs and Processors

    (September 10, 2021) To keep pace in the 8K arms race, Denon and Marantz have introduced small companion HDMI switchers designed to give owners of select AV receivers and Processors broad access to 8K and 4K/120Hz sources. Sized no bigger than the width and depth of a Blu-ray case and shipping...
  19. Todd Anderson

    Audio Elegance: Marantz's PM7000N Network Integrated Amplifier, A Full Review

    In my last review, we took Denon's PMA-150H Integrated Network Amplifier for a spin, finding plenty of pep under the hood and appealing layers of connectivity. Today, we're turning our attention to another integrated from Sound United's camp: Marantz's PM7000N Network Integrated Amplifier...
  20. Robert Zohn

    Marantz's AV7706 11.2 channel a/v PreAmp Processor

    Marantz included our company with the first AV7706 allocation. Our shipment is scheduled to arrive Friday, October 23rd. We'll immediately put one on display/demo in our showroom! 11.2 Channel 8K Super Hi-Vision HDR A/V Surround Pre-Amplifier, retail $2,499. The Marantz AV7706...
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