MARANTZ - NA11S1 NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER/DAC Plays Native DSD among other formats .....

...Yeah, as long that you're alive, healthy enough, and happy; money is of no importance, and music from all classes is lovely good. :)

* I am listening to Classical solo p.i.a.n.o. right now; from the r.a.d.i.o. (vintage analog Marantz tuner: lucky me, $25 from Salvation Army). :)
...Yamaha amp/preamp ($2,000). ...And LX-5 'hyperbole' (Linaeum Omnipole) speakers ($250/pair).
...Esoteric 8 gauge speaker cables (about $50; on sale). ...WireWorld interconnects (0.5 meter for $100).

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By the way, how much is that Marantz unit?

EDIT: $3,499 (MSRP)
 
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Hey Bob this year at the Montreal show i had a very long talk with Jeremy the MBL rep i told him that i was ALIVE - healthy - HAPPY - and that i wanted an all MBL system do you know what he asked me ????? André are you a WEALTHY my answer to him was sorry Jeremy i'm not so he told me sorry André no money no candy.:):):)
 
MusicDirector said:
Money reasons. I've seen the price and I can't even afford to dream it.
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MusicDirector...I hear you. You may want to check the NA11S1's little brother out, the NA7004, which is being discounted by 50% at MusicDirect (from $800 to $399): http://www.musicdirect.com/p-45607-marantz-na7004-network-audio-playerdac.aspx

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Marantz NA7004 Full-Sized DAC/Network Audio Player - Now Save 50% While Supplies Last

Network Audio Done Right: 24bit/192k Capable, Airplay/Network Enabled, Front-Mounted i-Device Digital Input, Pandora/Rhapsody/Napster and Internet Radio, 24bit/96k USB, and Headphone Amp

This Full-Sized DAC uses the Marantz Reference Series decoding chip and is NOW Available at an Unbeatable Price - Was $800, Now Only $399!

First and foremost, the Marantz NA7004 is a great full-sized DAC. The digital section and analog output stages are borrowed from the Marantz Reference Series, making this an unbeatable value. What’s with all the tiny DACs today? Marantz wasn’t willing to cut corners to get its high performance converter into a compact chassis. This DAC does it all, and does it beautifully! The NA-7004 was a best-seller at the original price of $800, and now at $399, its our best deal on a DAC in the shop. Audition one in your system today. We guarantee your complete satisfaction!

"Perhaps the best aspect of this streamer's performance is its highly cohesive sound, keeping everything in perspective as part of a carefully conceived whole. It managed this across the whole range of musical styles we presented it with, and indeed is very 'music agnostic', seeming just as happy with the drive of a rock band as with the more tender tones of a meditative solo."
– HiFi Choice

The Marantz NA7004 is so much more than just an incredible-sounding DAC. It’s the Bluetooth-enabled, Internet connectable, digital iPod connecting, hi-res music file playing, 24bit/96k USB decoding, audiophile-built, music-enabling hub of your audio system. This is simply the best way to get connected to all the current ways to enjoy your favorite music through your system—or through its high-current headphone amp for private listening. Take your system into the 21st century. Marantz makes it happen!

"Sonically, if you’re familiar with Marantz’s two channel CD players and amplifiers you’ll know what to expect from this streamer. There’s excitement and drama in spades. Edges of notes sound resolute and sharply defined and this helps communicate the Marantz’s relatively precise timing. For the money, the NA7004 is an impressive machine. The blend of features and performance is pretty much spot on."
– What HiFi?
Features: •Marantz Reference-Level DAC Inside
•Audiophile Build-Quality—HDAM SA2 Outputs
•Front-Panel Digital iPod Connectivity
•High-Resolution 24bit/96k USB Input
•Wireless Bluetooth Compatibility with optional RX101 Bluetooth module
•Internet Radio: Pandora, Rhapsody, and Napster

"We enjoyed the NA7004, especially when listening through its digital output. It is delightfully easy to operate and it integrates with both hi-fi systems and computer networks with "your-Grandma-could- do-it" ease. AirPlay functionality makes this a simple streamer for the uninitiated. An iPod can effectively be 'docked' yet still be in your pocket – the height of convenience. What is more, the unit is aesthetically restrained and subtle and so should look comfortably at home in any equipment rack. This is a product that virtually demands our recommendation."
– Malcolm Steward, Tech Radar

Digital Music for Audiophiles
The NA7004 sets a new standard for audiophile-grade reproduction of your music – regardless of where it comes from. The NA7004 is a Marantz, so sound quality is of paramount importance; robust power supplies, high-current HDAMs throughout and on the analog outputs, high quality RCA jacks, outstanding digital conversion, the NA7004 is truly the audiophile component for the 21st century.

Connect iPod/iPhone and external storage devices
The NA7004 makes your home entertainment world far, far larger than you imagined. The NA7004 connects to your home network, interfacing with other connected components while putting you in touch with virtually everything on the web It gives you easy ways to listen to the music you’ve already stored on an iPhone or other portable music player, stream audio from a wide variety of sources. You may also enjoy music from your Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly with the optional RX101 module. The NA7004 even comes with a custom stand to sit your iPod on!

Streaming Media
Access the world of Internet streamed media through various user interfaces and software. For example, you can choose from 1000s of Internet radio stations with vTuner. Listen to your favorite music through Rhapsody, Napster, and Pandora. In other words, connect!

DLNA
The NA7004’s Ethernet connection is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant. This means it’s easier for you access and enjoy digital music stored on your PC; Use the NA7004 to stream high bit rate music content directly from your computer, or use the NA7004 to browse and play music files on your hard drive.

Bluetooth Wireless Audio (with optional RX101)
Don’t forget wireless audio either. Just plug the optional RX101 Bluetooth module into the NA7004’s rear panel M-XPort connector and enjoy traditional Marantz sound quality from your favorite Bluetooth-capable sources such as iPod, iPad and smart-phones. In addition to your iPod and iPhone files, you can access high definition digital music files from the web or “push” them from your computer through NA7004 to the rest of your system.

Hard disc and Web-based Media
The NA7004 accepts data from any USB storage device from flash drive to hard drive. Front and rear panel USB inputs expand your musical horizons as never before. Now you can enjoy your iPhone and iPod audio via a digital connection and hear them anew though your audio system courtesy of the NA7004’s advanced circuitry. USB connectivity supports 24-bit files at sampling rates from 32 to 96 kHz for high fidelity playback of all your on-the-go music.

Flexible Digital Outputs
The NA7004 includes two rear-panel digital outputs. These outputs are always-on and will even output signal when using the USB input.

Extraordinary Sound Quality
In the analog section, Marantz-proprietary HDAM SA2 circuits handle critical buffering and stage-to-stage signal transition. Symmetrical signal traces help maintain perfect synchronization between Left and Right channels for rock-stable imaging and a convincing soundstage.

Built with high quality parts, each chosen only after extensive listening tests, these contribute to the NA7004's exceptional performance. An impedance-matching copper plate inside the rear panel just behind the analog outputs greatly reduces noise and improves channel separation giving the NA7004 outstanding imaging capabilities. The digital outputs are shielded, preventing this potentially noisy components from affecting delicate analog signals. While it meets the digital-convenience demands of today’s music lover The NA7004 delivers outstanding sound quality and represents a unique marriage of high-tech features with audiophile grade audio circuitry.

The D/A Converter
The Cirrus CS4398 stereo D/A Converter offers several advantages. An advanced multi-bit Delta-Sigma architecture handles up to 24-bit/192kHz digital signals and boasts extraordinary dynamic range as well as equally exceptional signal-to-noise performance so your digital music files provide the warmth, detail, and resolution you demand.

Better Headphone Listening
The headphone output includes a high-speed current buffer circuit for minimal interference with the main audio output circuit, maximum articulation, stability, and fatigue-free listening.
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cmalak said:
MusicDirector...I hear you. You may want to check the NA11S1's little brother out, the NA7004, which is being discounted by 50% at MusicDirect (from $800 to $399): MARANTZ NA7004 NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER/DAC at Music Direct

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Ah, I didn't know there was a little brother. At that price, almost the very least of us (me), could save up over time. Problem is I thought it was a Receiver, not just a DAC. Nothing is recognizable these days, that's why I prefer the vintage stuff I grew up with. You knew what you were looking at the second you laid eyes on it. Anyway, I don't need a DAC. I don't "need" a Receiver yet either, but a receiver (or separates) is on my long list.:) Right now I need a CD player which I am currently in research and discovery mode for.
 
NorthStar said:
In what price range? ...You should start a thread on that; you might be very surprised by some of the excellent recommendations from our members here. :)

...From $300 to $600; no sweat. ...Or even from $3,000 to $60,000; no sweat either. :)
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I'd vote for an Oppo 103. Has it all.
 
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