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The Monolith. Marantz is listless and overpriced middle shelf quality.

Choose the Marantz AV 10 unless you want more speakers like a Trinnov or Storm Audio.

Those aren't balanced inputs on the Marantz pre/pro; they're balanced pre-outs, so you can connect a power amplifier with balanced inputs.

HTP-1 unless you need more than 16 channels and DTS-X Pro then just spring for the AV1

Have Channa give you a Youthman deal on his 7706 ❤

Big difference in how they implement Auro-3D 7706 limited channels HTP-1 uses middle height/tops for VOG 8805 not as limited and flexible Cost wise though… let that be your guide along with your speaker layout. Not sure any of them would disappoint.

HTP-1 is a no brainer then. Especially with class D amplification getting better and cheaper. I’ve had mine for six months and even though it’s pricey, I have no regret. The balanced inputs has me scratching my head…doesn’t the AVR convert it to digital for processing anyway? Digital media converted to analog from a “great”DAC, then converted back to digital, processed, back to analog, then amplified? Unless the AVR has a direct analog pathway to the output stage it is a useless feature.

I've been to Anthony's house. The guy is a savant and is very real-world in his approach, despite knowing the science up and down.

How does the marantz stereo 70s compares to a sonos amp?

Techno dad thinking "Just nod your head, people will think you understand"

Great now you can have an expensive Maranz crafted from a Japanese "Amp Master" (is that his title?). As for the Wiim I just updated the firmware and can confirm it has now 10 band PEQ. The room correction function (to be released "soon") is supposed to first only work on iPhones/iPads, using their in-built mic.

I’m jealous.

DELAYs! Thank you Joe... for the M1 does NOT have a Delay parameter..., which is a show-stopper! WiiM Ultra used as a Preamp with 10 band Parametric EQ + proper Delays + kickass external amp! -OR- use the Digital out to your DAC or AVR or Preamp Processor (...which can now be a bit out-dated and NOT have decent / any EQ). The WiiM Ultra (IMO) changes the game people!!! ...and IF the new WiiM Amp Pro has addressed the poor amplification stage of the original WiiM Amp, then it's Lights-out for the Marantz M1, as well as a slew of other affordable options (like anything < $2000 w/amplificaion and < $1000 w/o amplificaion).

I have HEOS and WiiM and HEOS works just as well as WiiM for me, especially since the recent HEOS app upgrade. I have BluOS too, but prefer both HEOS and WiiM. I have little use for Google Cast, but would like it to be added to HEOS for the rare occasion it might be useful. I'd also like better Bluetooth CODECs added to both HEOS and WiiM, as are supported by BlueOS. However, where WiiM leaps ahead, is in such features as multiband G/PEQ and room correction, and a very active and responsive software development team.

Why was it cut short?

So based on this episode - opinions why anyone would not go for concentric speakers ONLY in cinema setups. Cheers!

Dito hehe! Building mine with the same LCR set but Ci250RRM for the rest of the bed and Ci200RR for heights. 😍

Man I am just picking up r3 meta for LR based on Erin’s recommendation.

R6 Meta is objectively the best measuring center speaker under $5,000. Audibly distortion free at 95dB, the reviewer at ASR was shocked and in awe by the results.

However gentlemen, how does it sound ?!?! Or how do they compare ?!??

Elysian 2 🫡

Should I buy a pair of Kef R2 Meta's or Arendal 1723 Monitor S THX for stereo music listening? Later I want to buy more of the same speakers for home cinema. (Atmos)

Enjoy the weekend fellas😊😊😊

If this thing had a USB in you could use with a computer along with room correction, that would be sick. But as it stands, this is just a bluesound powernode clone.

I loved the part when they compare to actual products Oh, they didn’t.

Always a pleasure to watch this channel.

We've used the HEOS amp as a multizone solution for years, we've never had a problem. This M1 is a high end version of the HEOS amp (Denon). Luxury multizone is what they are targeting... main competitor is the Sonos Amp...

Compare the wiim to the svs amp and the Sonos amp. Marantz just priced themselves out of the market with DOA heos app.

The wiim ultra is out next month and the wiim amp Pro is coming shortly for £369 with big chip upgrades, and that's going to be the real bargain I've got the wiim pro plus and it's just so easy to use and incredibly good value

It's a compact Marantz Stereo 70s.

Dolby Digital+ is the big difference. That could help with lfe content since many pcm mixes do not include the full lfe content.

May I ask, do you configure the upward firing atmos speakers as your rear speakers or front highs?

I like the Music Cast app. It's been trouble free for me.

Hello Fellas😊

5.1 is still very immersive and enjoyable. It's better than soundbars by a mile. Having height channels and more channels on the bed layer is great and all but 5.1 is great.

Buchardt with Purifi woofer in active version is 6,8 kg… My Dynaudio Heritage Special passive is 11 kg….

Joe vs Grimani FIGHT!

You guys are uninformed. Sorry but this show is terrible and to attach the word HiFi to it is a crime.

WiiM Amp affiliate link!!! LOL amzn.to/3X7p9wK

It’s “shoe” for Hsu.

Sometimes it hard to connect to speakers i replaced twice,

I watched quite a bit. Did you ever tell us where we could download target curves that we could put in our MultEQ-X?

I had a full surround theater in my last house. When I sold, the new owners offered a lot extra for me to leave everything as is. So I did. In my new house I've got a really solid 2.1 setup that I've been using for home theater. I've been impressed with how immersive it is. So much so that I currently have no plans to re-implement surround. The cost and (more significantly) effort seem high for a marginal improvement in experience. I'll likely add a second sub to smooth out bass response in my room, but after that I'll use it for a while and see if the surround bug bites me at some point in the future.

Please use magic beans on the avm 70!

I am not doing Atmos either in my living room 5.1 is enough for me

Hmmm, Erin didn't say that he doesn't like Atmos, and instead (Erin like many) stated that "the hassle of getting Atmos ceiling height channels installed in his room isn't worth it"... and that I believe is a HUGE take away that most manufacturers don't address nearly enough. People would often be willing to spend the money IF the Install (and setup) were much more user friendly... and that doesn't just apply to Atmos ceiling/height speakers but all components of a full fledged Home Theater / room.

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Spot on chana! Totally agreeed

I keep coming back to the Buchardt and what you commented on about something new. I think that the difference between the A10 and the 700 is to vast. I feel the market has a place for a wider and slightly taller and deeper active stand mount speaker from this company. Perhaps not favourable in the market they are used to providing to. I think that in the Us and Canada, it would be revolutionary. I imagine some of the build problems might come from the width of the solid wood cabinet demands. They have such potential.

Size!!!