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Posted on September 6, 2016 at 16:03:57
Gerry E.
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 Hi:

I'm setting up a second system for the following functions:

Primary---: So that my other half can play her iTunes through a stereo system.
Secondary: Connect the TV for pseudo "Home Theatre".

I already have high sensitivity speakers, so I won't need much power. I would like to do this as inexpensively as possible.

I know almost nothing about iTunes and/or streaming. What component(s) do I need to get? Obviously, it will have to include an amplifier.

If it helps, here's what we already have besides the speakers: iPhone 6S, iPad Air 2, home Wi-Fi network.

Any advice/suggestions is appreciated - Thanks!

Gerry




 

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I think MARANTZ has an all in one receiver that includes a DAC..., posted on September 6, 2016 at 20:12:03
Ivan303
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playable from an iPhone/iPad and that's about all you would need.


OK, not cheap but likely do everything you ask with iPod/iPhone/iPad USB in front and with an input from your TV if it is either coax or optical S/PDIF.

Also has a decent headphone out jack so your wife can watch movies while you do other, more important things. ;-)




First they came for the dumb-asses
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a dumb-ass

 

RE: I think MARANTZ has an all in one receiver that includes a DAC..., posted on September 7, 2016 at 16:34:58
Gerry E.
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 Hi Ivan:

Thanks for your reply! Your answer prompted me to look at receivers on Accessories4Less. Now I know that Apple Airplay is my friend. Until now, I wasn't aware that some receivers have Airplay built into them.

The link below shows 4 stereo receivers with built-in Airplay sold by A4L. Three Yamaha units and one Marantz. The Marantz also has a built-in CD player which is a plus. A4L sells a lot of Factory Refurbished components including the four shown in the link. I have had good luck with them before, so that doesn't concern me.

Ivan - You will get a kick out of this. I wasn't having any luck selling my old JE Labs Open Baffles, so that's when I got the idea of building a second system. Since I moved my old speaker drivers to new baffles, I needed divers to replace them.

After considering a number of vintage full-range drivers, I went with the Fane 12-250TC discussed on the Hi-Efficiency Asylum. You responded on that thread with this about the Fane - "Near perfect Fs, Qts and sensitivity, and decent impedance for tube amps."

I can confirm that! I have only had them up and running in my main system for a couple of days but the Fane drivers sound fantastic. It's amazing what you can get for $85 in a full-range driver these days! :-)

Gerry

 

I's stay away fr the built in CD, posted on September 7, 2016 at 16:44:22
G Squared
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 The lifespan of a typical CD player is a lot shorter than a receiver. If you need a spinner, use a separate component. If you have a computer attached to your system, just burn them in and play from memory.
Gsquared

 

If your wife wants to spin a CD from time to time...., posted on September 7, 2016 at 17:17:17
Ivan303
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 and you don't want to take the time to 'rip' it to your Network Drive, I'd say go for the Marantx.

Plus it has a marriage saving headphone amp! ;-)

Great to hear the Fane drivers worked well in the Open Baffles.

I have mine disassembled and in storage but NOT ever gong to get rid of them.

Ever!




First they came for the dumb-asses
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a dumb-ass

 

I use a Marantz HT receiver, posted on September 10, 2016 at 15:03:18
Ross
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 In our den. It handles 5.1 HT, and can send independent content to 2 additional zones. It has a built in DAC and media server, with ethernet, BlueTooth and WiFi connectivity.

It is AirPlay friendly.

It can be controlled by the remote using your TV monitor, or by separate app (ios and android).

I have it connected to my NAS (on another floor) by ethernet from which it pulls content without issue.

Zone 1 is my den. Zone 2 is our kitchen. Zone 3 is our dining room.

I can send content to all, or just a single zone as needed.

Great device (much more than a receiver) that I am very happy with.

And I purchased from AFL ! Working flawlessly for 18mos now....

Best,

Ross

 

Thanks Guys!, posted on September 12, 2016 at 07:26:55
Gerry E.
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Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
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 I went with the Marantz M-CR611 with the built-in CD player. Originally, I was going to get the lowest priced Yamaha receiver but it doesn't connect to the network wirelessly. So that left the more expensive Yamaha and Marantz units.

Since I'm very familiar with the Marantz sound, I use a SA-11S3 in my main system, I thought it was the safer choice. Also, and this may be a bit silly but I looked at both owner's manuals and found the Marantz more readable.

While G-Squared makes a good point about a CD players lifespan, if the CD player goes bad in a couple of years, I'll just use our DVD player for CD playback. The suggestion by Ross to look at a HT receiver was good too but in the end, I would rather have the built-in CD player then additional amplifier channels or multi-room playback options.

I will say this - the Marantz is compact and very light! It weighs under 8 pounds. It should be here on Wednesday.

Gerry





 

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