Marantz
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Rich May of Sumo: An Audio Dynasty
Stereophile &bull Aug 30, 2010
Way back in the mists of time, around 1980 to be exact, the Marantz company in Europe introduces a range of ostensibly cost-no-object solid-state electronics under the "Esotec" banner. Manufactured in Japan, but apparently designed in the USA, these ruggedly constructed components are noteworthy in that the power amplifiers are capable of being operated with the output stages running under class-A bias as well as class-B. The relatively expensive Esotec amplifiers sell in small numbers in the UKremember that this is before the rebirth of the British high endand pass… Full Story »
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Marantz NA7004 Network Music Player
Audio Junkies &bull Aug 26, 2010
Marantz's new NA7004 network music player is the latest product in a growing new category of "front-end" components that are able to play back digital formats from a variety of sources while containing no actual storage. The NA7004 is DLNA… Full Story »
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New Guy with old A/V Receiver question
Home Theater Forum &bull Aug 18, 2010
I am planning to spend around $1200 on a pair of speakers to mount on the wall next to my 50 inch Plasma and am now trying to figure out what receiver to buy. I will be looking to add a subwoofer and rear channels, etc. I like the receivers from Marantz,… Full Story »
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10 Blu-ray Players Worth Picking Up Today
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Aug 11, 2010
It was all so much easier a few years back when there were only a few different Blu-ray players to choose from. Now the market is flooded with countless players from makers on the low and high end of things. Even manufacturers that don't typically dabble in electronics have moved into the Blu-ray player market. To make the whole process easier, we've compiled a list of ten Blu-ray players that are worth picking up right now. Ultimately, of… Full Story »
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Problems using the Pre-out on Marantz SR5003
Home Theater Forum &bull Aug 8, 2010
After bouncing around movie studios on both coasts trying to soak up all he could through watching the daily routine of others making movies, Austrian expatriate Jonas Sternberg eventually began... I want to use the pre-out to go into another… Full Story »
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HTF Blu-Ray Review: Event Horizon.
Home Theater Forum &bull Aug 4, 2010
HTF Blu-Ray Review: Event Horizon. TCM Spotlight: Errol Flynn Adventures Desperate Journey (1942), Edge of Darkness (1943), Northern Pursuit (1943), Uncertain Glory (1944), Objective, Burma! A Prophet Studio: Sony Pictures Classics Year: 2009 Rated: R Program Length: 155 minutes Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 1080p Languages: French, German 5.1 DTS-HD MA Subtitles:... An early style docudrama focusing on the foster care system in France as seen through the experiences of one child, Maurice Pialat's L'enfance Nue (translated Naked Childhood) captures... Event Horizon: Special Collectoras Edition (Blu-ray)Studio: Paramount Home VideoRated: R (Strong violence and gore, language and some nudity)HD Encoding: 1080pHD Video Codec:… Full Story »
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How to Record a Sound to Put on MySpace
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Jul 29, 2010
Recording a sound to upload to Myspace is a relatively simple process with the correct equipment. Depending on the quality you wish to achieve, you may wish to use a Dictaphone, a more professional recording device such a Marantz or Zoom recorder or you… Full Story »
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BW Heads to Magnoliaville
Stereophile &bull Jul 28, 2010
July 28, 2010 Reflecting dramatic changes in the high-end industry, British loudspeaker manufacturer Bowers Wilkins has developed for its products a new US retail outlet. Beginning in October, audio shoppers will be able to audition and buy the company's loudspeakers… Full Story »
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Marantz Intros Two New Integrated Amplifiers
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 26, 2010
The announcement of the PM5004 and PM8004 marks the final one in the huge new rollout by Marantz. These two new amps share the same look as the company's flagship amplifiers, with brushed aluminum in the center of the case… Full Story »
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Marantz Offers up a Pair of CD Players
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 26, 2010
Last week Marantz announced new universal players that handle everything from CD on up to Blu-ray, but if you're just looking for audio performance, a Blu-ray player is overkill. Especially when Marantz has new CD and SACD players on the… Full Story »
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Cambridge Azur 650BD Blu-ray Universal Player
Home Audio Reviews on eCoustics &bull Jul 26, 2010
Cambridge Audio is a long-time bearer of high standards in British-made audio and now video products. They have been turning out quality components since 1968. While they are best known for fine yet value-conscious audio offerings, they have recently introduced… Full Story »
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Marantz AV7005 7.2 Channel Preamplifier First Look
Audio Processors Reviews on Audioholics &bull Jul 25, 2010
Where audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices. Learn about all sorts of authentic (if sometimes off-the-wall) products that you can spray on, tape on, insert into, or otherwise use to improve a room's acoustics. Sometimes a receiver or a format-converter isn't enough. In those cases, audio and video processors can do wonders to the sounds and sights in your home theater. Peruse our reviews of A/V processors to discover the ones you need. Receivers are often the heart of a… Full Story »
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Marantz Reveals the NA7004 Networked Music Player
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 23, 2010
It's easy to find a device that can play music from your home network at a price that anyone can afford. It's a little harder though if you're looking for quality. The NA7004 is built with an audiophile audience in… Full Story »
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BW DM602's, Now I need surround speaker advice and sub to complete system.
Home Theater Forum &bull Jul 23, 2010
B DM602's, Now I need surround speaker advice and sub to complete system. One of the world's greatest cinematic artists, legendary director Akira Kurosawa joined the Toho studios in 1936 and worked there first as an assistant director and screenwriter… Full Story »
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How to Hook Up a PS2 to a Marantz Surround Receiver
Home Audio How-To's on eHow &bull Jul 23, 2010
The PlayStation 2 was the most popular video game console of all time. It was replaced years ago by the PlayStation 3. Nevertheless, it remains ubiquitous in homes worldwide. If you have a Marantz receiver, you might be confused on how to make it work with your PS2. There are several different ways to connect the two machines. With… Full Story »
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Marantz Debuts a New Flagship Receiver
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 22, 2010
The SR7005 is the flagship of the new receiver line from Marantz. It's designed to replace, and improve over the SR7002, and it does that with a series of new features. The new receiver is all about sharing. It can… Full Story »
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The NR1601 Is the New Marantz Slimline Receiver
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 22, 2010
We all want the best when it comes to our home theater components, but sometimes practicality gets in the way. Maybe you've got an AV rack in your main viewing room, but when it comes to more limited spaces, smaller… Full Story »
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Marantz Refreshes AVR and BD Lines
Home Theater Magazine &bull Jul 22, 2010
July 22, 2010 Marantz announced a whole bunch of new products at a press event yesterday. From our point of view, the two biggest pieces of news are major refreshments of the brand's a/v receiver and Blu-ray player lines. This… Full Story »
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Marantz Launches a Flagship Preamp and Two Power Amplifiers
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 21, 2010
The AV7005 is the new flagship preamplifier from Marantz, and deservedly so. It's got six HDMI 1.4 inputs that support 3D and an audio return channel as well as a pair of similarly capable outputs. The 7005 handles HD audio… Full Story »
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Marantz Intros Two New 3D Capable Universal Media Players
Audio Video Revolution News and Reviews &bull Jul 21, 2010
It's incredibly rare to find someone with a Blu-ray collection that doesn't have some DVDs lying around too. It's also rare to find an audio junkie that doesn't at least have a few SACDs. The latest player from Marantz are… Full Story »
