The Official Marantz AV7005 Pre-Pro Thread

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

That's great! Thanks for the info red. I'm just really starting to look around for upgrades, and my first step was to define what features I'd want in a pre-pro. Streaming was definitely one of them. I'm interested in a few different devices, but the Marantz is near the top.

So just getting back to you on ALAC. I went through the manual tonight, and it is not on the list of supported formats. I gave it a try anyway and uploaded ALAC files to my NAS. The AV7005 sees the files and even has a music-note icon as with other music files that it recognizes, but it throws a "file format error" when trying to play them.

This is the list of supported formats as specified in the manual, which I also added to the first post: WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG4 AAC, FLAC

[Zman2k2]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

So just getting back to you on ALAC. I went through the manual tonight, and it is not on the list of supported formats. I gave it a try anyway and uploaded ALAC files to my NAS. The AV7005 sees the files and even has a music-note icon as with other music files that it recognizes, but it throws a "file format error" when trying to play them.

This is the list of supported formats as specified in the manual, which I also added to the first post: WMA, MP3, WAV, MPEG4 AAC, FLAC

Thanks for trying red. No big issue I guess. I can use dbPoweramp to convert from ALAC to FLAC, and I'll keep my iTunes selection in AAC. Sounds like it may be the way to go. Just have to do some serious thinking about all the things I want it to do, and see if the 7005 still fits.

[-primo-]

Hi there

i have one of these on the way and have been reading through the manual in preparation (which is a bit mind boggling to me), however i cant find information to my specific query.

i want to connect my turntable but i would prefer to connect it using my own turntable pre-amp and by-pass (not use) the on board MM pre built into the marantz, even though my phono cart is MM my phono pre-amp is high end and i would prefer to use it.

can anyone advise how this can be achieved? on my old receiver the instructions stated that if using a TT phono stage pre (instead of its inbuilt phono stage) then it said to connect to a different input e.g. the CD or other vacant input (which is what i do) . but the marantz manual doesnt give an indication except to say that if using a MC cart then a separate phono pre-amp must be used?

any help much appreciated,
cheers primo

[JAC]

If you already have an external phono preamp then you would follow the same instructions as your old AVR and simply use an AUX imput,

[rlw]

Originally Posted by Zman2k2

I can use dbPoweramp to convert from ALAC to FLAC, and I'll keep my iTunes selection in AAC. Sounds like it may be the way to go. Just have to do some serious thinking about all the things I want it to do, and see if the 7005 still fits.

The 7005 supports AirPlay with a software add-on. If you have your music in iTunes, this is a much more user-friendly way to stream it to the 7005 than DLNA.

[totopsgr]

Hi Guys,

Problem:
I own an AV7005 for a month. When i received it initially I went through all the inputs including the net/usb input (vague memory) and my impression was that all worked fine. Then i did configuration for my system and i also upgraded the firmware and installed airplay. Since then i didn't return to the net/usb input because in my setup i am using a PC with mediaportal on it that takes care of all my "Net/usb" needs. Yesterdaly though prompted by a friend i went looking to use airplay after updating my iphone to the new OS. ONce i selected the marantz on the iphone, the source on the marantz automatically switces to Net/Usb and music streams from the iphone to the marantz, but only to the amp and not in the TV speakers) but nothing shows on the TV. Looking it up on the internet i realised it should also show name of song, artist and cover art on the tv but in my case there is no output.

Looking further i realised that even without airplay involved once i switch to the NET/USB input on the 7005 i get no options demonstrated on screen wich is just blanc like it is not receiving a signal. So i have no internet radio capability or pandora or Flickr or DLNA server connection since i am presented with no options for any of those. I can call the menu while in the Net/USB input and going to the Input - Video settings i notice that the scaler has only "analog" and "off" as an option and no "HDMI" like the other inputs. Also if i go to signal information it says that the video signal is 576i >1080p (upscaled?). When i see my TV capabilities it supports everything to 1080p except 576i. Instead it supports 576p. Not sure if there is anything wrong with these values.

I am not crippled since i use a PC with media-portal for all that but it is really annoying to know that my device is not working properly. Does it have to do with the video settings? Is there a chance the firmware upgrade messed it up? Is there anything i can try myself in order to troubleshoot this?
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

REQUEST for Info:
Non related to the above: is there any way i can switch between "TV" and "AMP" outputs within the HDMI setup menu without going to the menu? I want to be able to feed the sound to the TV or audio system by just pressing a button and not having to call up the menu.


Kind Regards

Apostolos

Hi, wondering if anyone has heard anything about a successor to the AV7005 yet. It's been out for well over a year now, so I'm hopeful something is cooking. I don't mean the AV8xxx series, either... just the next version of the AV7005, whatever that might be. Enjoying the unit's capabilities (despite what I consider some annoying warts), but very curious to see how it evolves. Perhaps they can re-tempt me, lol.

[rpatt]

Anyone using balanced cables to connect the AV7005 to Emotiva XPA amplifiers? I remember there was an issue with pin configuration or something like that.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by rpatt

Anyone using balanced cables to connect the AV7005 to Emotiva XPA amplifiers? I remember there was an issue with pin configuration or something like that.

I was running an AV7005 + XPA-2 + XPA-5 using Emotiva XLR cables. Marantz and Emotiva both use the European XLR standard, so there were no issues going with the Emo XLR.

One thing to note, and you might already know this, is that the XPA series amps are 32 db gain. XLR also added about a +6db gain versus RCA. This resulted in a -12 level Audyssey calibration with my rear channels, which is the minimum level adjustment on the AV7005 (level range is +12 to -12). Of course you can compensate by adjusting the front stage, but I just wanted to at least make note of this if you decide to go XLR.

[rpatt]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

I was running an AV7005 + XPA-2 + XPA-5 using Emotiva XLR cables. Marantz and Emotiva both use the European XLR standard, so there were no issues going with the Emo XLR.

One thing to note, and you might already know this, is that the XPA series amps are 32 db gain. XLR also added about a +6db gain versus RCA. This resulted in a -12 level Audyssey calibration with my rear channels, which is the minimum level adjustment on the AV7005 (level range is +12 to -12). Of course you can compensate by adjusting the front stage, but I just wanted to at least make note of this if you decide to go XLR.

You say "was", why did you go to RCA?

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by rpatt

You say "was", why did you go to RCA?

A couple things, first I replaced the XPA-2 with an RPA-2 late last year. Then a few months ago I tried out a Yammy RX-A3010 for a 2nd setup. And by "tried" I honestly wasn't expecting to keep it. Well, not only did I keep it, but it got promoted to the main setup.

[rpatt]

Originally Posted by red_5ive

A couple things, first I replaced the XPA-2 with an RPA-2 late last year. Then a few months ago I tried out a Yammy RX-A3010 for a 2nd setup. And by "tried" I honestly wasn't expecting to keep it. Well, not only did I keep it, but it got promoted to the main setup.

Thanks Red. I'll stay with the RCA's. It's interesting to me that you are going from Audyssey XT to YPAO and I'm going the other way, of course I had an older version of YPAO.

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by rpatt

Thanks Red. I'll stay with the RCA's. It's interesting to me that you are going from Audyssey XT to YPAO and I'm going the other way, of course I had an older version of YPAO.

I wasn't impressed with YPAO on a prior Yamaha I owned (RX-V1800). I sold that unit and gave Audyssey a try. I was so blown away by Audyssey Dynamic EQ for HT that I swore I'd never buy another AVR or preamp without this feature. Heh, well, now the 3010 has changed my mind about that. I really feel Yamaha has dialed in YPAO. In fact I'm so impressed with YPAO that I even use it for 2-channel listening. By comparison, I really can't stand Audyssey with music and always ran pure direct.

[mywhitenoise]

Don't really want to dig through 26 pages of an old thread...but does this pair well with an Emotiva XPA-5 by XLR cables?

I read a few reviews complaining about a humming sound, the balanced inputs are the reason I wanted to upgrade (to kill a ground loop that I have of my own).

[red_5ive]

Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

Don't really want to dig through 26 pages of an old thread...but does this pair well with an Emotiva XPA-5 by XLR cables?

I read a few reviews complaining about a humming sound, the balanced inputs are the reason I wanted to upgrade (to kill a ground loop that I have of my own).

Ran fine for me with Emotiva XLRs and my XPA-5 + XPA-2 (and later an RPA-2). Never noticed any humming.

[v_squared123]

Whats the word on the video chipset in this prepro? How well does it de-interlace, scale and track film cadence?

[Gclef]

I just ordered my AV7005, so I haven't actually toyed with it yet, I'm just preparing for the event at this moment. I have a simple question about playing FLAC. Can I just plug a jump drive or portable hard drive into the USB Hub and play them that way? I have many apple products, including Apple TV, and I do use iTunes, but after everything I've been reading - between lossless and lossy and upsampling and downsampling...and scratchin my @ss - my head is about to explode. I like the idea of an NAS and I'll probably go that route down the road, but I just want the simplest way to play FLAC's in a couple of days when the unit arrives. I'd be happy with a simple yes or no...or with any alternative ideas or suggestions. Thanks.

[Freud]

I am having a small issue with my AV7005 and would appreciate some assistance. It has been working flawlessly for over a year, and I love it along with my MM7055 amp. In the process of building a new home, my AV7005 , along with other equipment from my home theater, were all packed and placed in storage for several months. The reinstalling of all the equipment in my new home theater setup went smoothly and the AV7005 is functioning correctly except when operating in stereo playback mode. When in stereo setting sound is output from the left and right front speakers but not the subwoofer. On page 46 of the manual, it says under Stereo Playback, “Sound is output from the front left and right speakers and the subwoofer.” Ausdyssey set up recognized my subwoofer and configured it correctly. Playing a DVD movie with my OPPO player there is output to the sub. When playing a music CD in the OPPO, the AV7005 defaults to Stereo setting and the sub symbol is not shown on the front display and there is no output to the sub. The output of the DVD player is sending audio to the preamp through an HDMI connection. When playing a CD with a CD player connected to the preamp through the analog inputs and playing in stereo mode; there also is no output to the sub. When using the 2 channel stereo setting, engaging different surround settings make no difference and still there is no output to the sub. All of the settings in the setup are correct. To experiment, I have tried setting them in many different ways trying to remedy this but with no luck. The preamp was set back to factory defaults but no change. Updated firmware was successfully installed but still no output to the sub when using the stereo setting.

Long conversations with Marantz technical support could not come up with a solution. They suggest that I take the preamp in for warranty service and have a board replaced. Before I do that I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions. When others are using the stereo playback setting, do you have output to the sub?