Simple stereo receiver with Network support

[bwspot]

I am looking for a receiver similar to

Receiver | A/V Receiver | Stereo Receiver | AVR | TX-8050 | Onkyo USA

but with support for airplay

 

I found also the Marantz option , but it has only 60W and no coax inputs.

Marantz US | M-CR510

 

Anyone is aware of similar hardware?

 

 

thx

[Paul R]

Check the Pioneer SX-1124-K, or the Marantz 5008. -Paul

[Audio_ELF]

Not "stereo" as such ... But check out the Marantz NR1504. Also the Yamaha R-N500 is exactly what you were looking for.

 

Eloise

PS I wouldn't worry about Marantz M-CR510 being "only" 60w unless you have some very unusual requirements.

[bwspot]

thx, my original plan was to get sr5008. (upgrade from sr5003)

I only use two speakers so i though that stereo amplifier could be a litter better as there is less components?

[bwspot]

I do have

Millennia M60 v3 Floorstanding Speakers | Axiom Audio

[bwspot]

Not "stereo" as such ... But check out the Marantz NR1504. Also the Yamaha R-N500 is exactly what you were looking for.

 

Eloise

PS I wouldn't worry about Marantz M-CR510 being "only" 60w unless you have some very unusual requirements.

 

 

how is Yamaha compared to Marantz?

[Audio_ELF]

how is Yamaha compared to Marantz?

No idea. I own the Marantz but only ever read reviews of the Yamaha.

[mav52]

I do have

Millennia M60 v3 Floorstanding Speakers | Axiom Audio

 

Those speakers are easy to drive, so any of the AVR's mentioned will work. The Marantz to me seemed more musical but that's just me, Yamaha is well built but any of these will provide you with good sound for under $600..

[bwspot]

Those speakers are easy to drive, so any of the AVR's mentioned will work. The Marantz to me seemed more musical but that's just me, Yamaha is well built but any of these will provide you with good sound for under $600..

 

Yamaha seems to have everything i need just to play stereo. I can hook up blueray and satellite to it. It seems like it is a good amp. I only have two speakers so getting a 7.1 receiver seems to be pointless. I cannot see any benefits. I had it for 5 years just to play stereo sound, so now i can upgrade to Yamaha to support network features plus old style stereo. The only thing i noticed they dont support ALAC code which might be an issue when apple starts to distribute hi res audio.

[realhifi]

The only thing i noticed they dont support ALAC code which might be an issue when apple starts to distribute hi res audio.

 

Bingo.

[bwspot]

Bingo.

 

bad or good Bingo?

[phatoldsun]

HK has a couple networking stereo integrated amps.

Harman Audio - HK3700AM

I have no experience with this one.

[realhifi]

bad or good Bingo?

 

I would think you might want ALAC. I doubt Apple would put things out AIFF but you never know. More importantly Linn and some other high red music download sites off either ALAC or FLAC and if you are Mac you would want the ALAC.

[bwspot]

I would think you might want ALAC. I doubt Apple would put things out AIFF but you never know. More importantly Linn and some other high red music download sites off either ALAC or FLAC and if you are Mac you would want the ALAC.

 

Yes, I would like to have it just in case.

It is hard to find a network amp that does everything. There is always some got ya.

I will probably go with new version of Marantz SR5008, but the true is that i don't need any of the video and surround features it has. I always though that simple amp would perform better as it has less electronic components then a av receiver.

[Ajax]

Yamaha seems to have everything i need just to play stereo. I can hook up blueray and satellite to it. It seems like it is a good amp. I only have two speakers so getting a 7.1 receiver seems to be pointless. I cannot see any benefits. I had it for 5 years just to play stereo sound, so now i can upgrade to Yamaha to support network features plus old style stereo. The only thing i noticed they dont support ALAC code which might be an issue when apple starts to distribute hi res audio.

 

I know this thread is old but I have been looking for an inexpensive "Streamer, DAC/AMP" for sometime for my son who requires airplay for iTunes, Spotify and his iPhone plus hook up his Apple TV and the Yamaha NR 500 looks like it has all basis covered. It will also double for an outside system for our balcony so the extra set of speakers that can be played A / B and A + B is really attractive.

 

Only concern is all my ripped music is ALAC and that would be a deal killer (always something) as it is not listed under compatible formats. However, I saw this review, which I now can't find, that commented on the sound quality while playing 24/96 "Apple Lossless files", which obviously implies it s compatible with ALAC - can anyone confirm it is or otherwise?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Ajax

[Audio_ELF]

I know this thread is old but I have been looking for an inexpensive "Streamer, DAC/AMP" for sometime for my son who requires airplay for iTunes, Spotify and his iPhone plus hook up his Apple TV and the Yamaha NR 500 looks like it has all basis covered. It will also double for an outside system for our balcony so the extra set of speakers that can be played A / B and A + B is really attractive.

You might want to check ... but iirc the Yamaha doesn't offer gapless playback (at least not via UPnP). AirPlay should support gapless (and of course supports Apple Lossless and any other format in iTunes / on your iPhone or iPad) but is going to be limited to CDRB standard (no native High Resolution).

[realhifi]

I know this thread is old but I have been looking for an inexpensive "Streamer, DAC/AMP" for sometime for my son who requires airplay for iTunes, Spotify and his iPhone plus hook up his Apple TV and the Yamaha NR 500 looks like it has all basis covered. It will also double for an outside system for our balcony so the extra set of speakers that can be played A / B and A + B is really attractive.

 

Only concern is all my ripped music is ALAC and that would be a deal killer (always something) as it is not listed under compatible formats. However, I saw this review, which I now can't find, that commented on the sound quality while playing 24/96 "Apple Lossless files", which obviously implies it s compatible with ALAC - can anyone confirm it is or otherwise?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Ajax

 

Check out the new Onkyo TX-8160 network stereo receiver. Has just about everything you are looking for although I can not be certain about the streaming of ALAC as I have not had one in to give it a workout.

 

Receivers | A/V Receiver | Stereo Receiver | AVR | TX-8160 | Onkyo USA

[Ajax]

Check out the new Onkyo TX-8160 network stereo receiver. Has just about everything you are looking for although I can not be certain about the streaming of ALAC as I have not had one in to give it a workout.

 

Receivers | A/V Receiver | Stereo Receiver | AVR | TX-8160 | Onkyo USA

 

Hi Eloise and David,

 

Thank you for your thoughts.

 

The Onkyo TX-8160 looks like an amazing piece of kit for only US$399 (as listed on Amazon). From what I can ascertain it has just been released and presents incredible value if it sounds half decent considering the multitude of connectivity. Perfect for a second user friendly system for the family room and streaming around the house:

 

- Ethernet, Wireless, 2 x coaxial, 2 x optical, USB, Airplay, Bluetooth, Spotify,

- Hi-res DAC

- Smart phone app

- Second set of speakers

- Second zone

- Sub out

- plus plus plus

 

Manual also states that it plays ALAC so should be perfect for my needs if I can find it in Aus.

 

Thanks very much for the suggestion and your time.

 

Ajax

 

Amazon.com: Onkyo TX-8160 Network Stereo Receiver: Electronics

[Cebolla]

Hi Ajax,

 

The Yamaha R-N602, successor to the R-N500 mentioned by Eloise, is out this month. Its streaming spec is very similar to the Onkyo TX-8160 and includes Yamaha's latest MusicCast innovation, plus has arguably a better amp section (0.04% THD as opposed to 0.1%). List price is $650 US, though:

R-N602 - Stereo Receivers - Hi-Fi Components - Audio & Visual - Products - Yamaha United States

 

John

[Ajax]

Hi Ajax,

 

The Yamaha R-N602, successor to the R-N500 mentioned by Eloise, is out this month. Its streaming spec is very similar to the Onkyo TX-8160 and includes Yamaha's latest MusicCast innovation, plus has arguably a better amp section (0.04% THD as opposed to 0.1%). List price is $650 US, though:

R-N602 - Stereo Receivers - Hi-Fi Components - Audio & Visual - Products - Yamaha United States

 

John

 

Hi John,

 

Thanks for the recommendation. The Yamaha unit also appears to have incredible connectivity and also includes Apple Lossless. It appears the manufacturers have finally caught on to what's required for convenient playback, which bodes well for encouraging new generations into HiFi.

 

I obviously haven't heard either of these units but if they have reasonable sound then they are a no brainer for non audiophiles or a second systems. Not sure if we should expect much sound wise considering how much they have packed into one box at such low prices.

 

Add a pair of US$500-600 bookshelf speakers from the likes of Kef or B&W and you could have serious kit for US$1,000.

 

Regards,

 

 

Ajax

 

 

Ajax

[Isaacc7]

The pioneer receivers will also do what you want. I've been happy with mine.

[Cebolla]

Is that a new pioneer stereo receiver? The only ones I'm aware of don't have any network support, eg, the relatively recent SX-20.

Or are you referring to a Pioneer AV receiver (so not the subject of this thread)?

[Isaacc7]

Sorry, thought there was discussion earlier about surround receivers. The pioneer AVRs do that stuff, not the stereo ones.