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Best compact Hi-Fi systems
FEATURE Got no turntables nor a microphone 19 December 2011 15:51 GMT TweetMP3 players are great but, on a long winter’s night, it’s hard to beat a proper hi-fi. Good hi-fi systems cost money, people. They always have, and a £50 iPod dock just won’t cut the mustard in comparison. Naturally, there’s...
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Denon and Marantz offer free AirPlay upgrades until end of 2011
For select network receivers and systems 19 October 2011 15:32 GMT TweetTop home cinema brands Denon and Marantz have both announced that they will be offering free AirPlay upgrades to customers who own suitable network AV receivers and systems. While each company has a selection of out-of-the-box AirPlay kit, they will...
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Marantz releases two new AirPlay compatible AV receivers
With Mp3 enhancing iPod compatible USB input 21 June 2011 17:18 GMT TweetMarantz continues its tradition of ear-blastingly powerful AV receivers with the SR6006 and SR5006, both of which can turn out Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio.
The receivers both come with cutting edge upscaling tech to turn SD signals into...
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Marantz AirPlay options increases by two
NR1602 and NR1402 AVRs announced 13 May 2011 15:20 GMT TweetMarantz has lifted the lid on its two newest Apple AirPlay compliant devices; the Marantz NR1602 and the Marantz NR1402 AV receivers.
Available in black or silver, the AV receivers have plenty of input and output options on board, but are slimline...
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Marantz Melody Media review
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Apple AirPlay makes an impression
11 March 2011 15:15 GMT
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The hi-fi landscape is changing and, not surprisingly, it all revolves around Apple if this high-end piece of kit from Japanese brand Marantz is anything to go by. The Marantz Melody Media was crowned as the, “world’s first AirPlay certified...
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Marantz AirPlay-touting NA7004 network audio player announced
DLNA, Windows 7 compatible too 21 January 2011 11:45 GMT TweetMarantz has announced its latest network audio player - the NA7004 - and it's a beast that packs an absolute wealth of features.
Packed into the Marantz NA7004 is the same CS4398 stereo DAC also found in the £1000 SA-KI Pearl Lite player, and...
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Denon and Marantz join the Apple AirPlay party
Software updates now available for high-end devices 7 January 2011 10:32 GMT TweetMaybe it was the announcement of the Zeppelin Air that forced audio specialists Denon and Marantz into action, or perhaps they always had CES week in mind, but whatever the reason the good news is that Apple AirPlay is now available on even more high-end...
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Cool convergence with the Marantz Melody Movie
Blu-ray system with a host of other features on board 16 November 2010 12:30 GMT TweetWhy have two boxes for your audio and home cinema dealings, when you can cram it all into one?
That must have been the thinking behind Marantz's latest foray into the home-cinema market, with the Marantz Melody Movie.
The MMM is a compact...
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Marantz AirPlays its hand for music streaming
Opening line-up for Apple iTunes streaming revealed 11 October 2010 14:15 GMT TweetMarantz were early arrivals at the Apple AirPlay shindig, stating that its Melody Media all-in-one system, was "the world's first AirPlay certified music system".
Since that announcement, Denon has also confrimed that it will come a rocking...
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Marantz flies in the world's first Apple AirPlay system
All-in-one Melody Media revealed 8 October 2010 9:26 GMT TweetAV specialist Marantz has announced, what it is calling, "the world's first AirPlay certified music system".
AirPlay is Apple's latest attempt at music streaming, that lets you pump out your iTunes library across any compatible speaker setup.
The...
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Apple Special Event - everything you need to know
All the latest news from Steve Jobs and co 2 September 2010 10:39 GMT TweetAn Apple Special Event is always one of the biggest dates in the tech world calendar and, this week, Steve Jobs did not disappoint. Along with an entirely new lineup of iPods, he also unveiled a revamped version of Apple TV, along with iTunes 10, which...
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Marantz UD8004 Blu-ray player launches
For a shade over £2k 4 January 2010 13:33 GMT TweetMarantz is offering an alternative to its £5000 flagship universal Blu-ray player with the launch of a £2299 effort.
The new Marantz UD8004 universal high definition player claims to offer tech from its big brother but with a fractionally... -
Marantz offers slim NR1501 AV amp
Just 10cm high 28 October 2009 12:46 GMT TweetMarantz has unveiled a slimline AV amplifier that's aimed at the "entry-level" sector of the market. The NR1501 amp measures just 10cm from top to bottom - around half the size of normal surround sound designs. Despite this, Marantz claims that it...
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Marantz launches CD6003 hi-fi CD player
Features USB port and CD-RW compatibility 30 June 2009 15:04 GMT TweetHi-fi equipment manufacturer Marantz has announced the launch of its CD6003 CD player, which supports CD, CD-R and CD-RW playback.
But that's not all - it also features a USB port that you can plug a memory stick into. From there, it'll play... -
Marantz CR502 all-in-one music system announced
Boasts 100 watts of music power from its compact shell 24 February 2009 15:21 GMT TweetMarantz has announced a new all-in-one music system, the CR502 CD DAB receiver.
The compact music system is a space saver, but the company insists that this is not at the expense of sound quality or system functionality.
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