Marantz MODEL M1 Review (vs. WiiM Amp)

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MODEL M1 is a wireless streaming amplifier engineered with performance and versatility in mind.
Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan is features a 2.1 100 Watts per Channel amplifier with HDMI eARC
& HEOS Built-in. In this review not only I perform many tests with different speakers, but I also compare it with a best buy like the Wiim AMP. ENJOY!
00:00 Intro
01:12 M1 Overview
02:14 First Impression
03:52 Is running cool!
04:30 Audio Format Support
05:45 HEOS App features
08:09 HEOS drawbacks
09:13 Home Theater Sound Quality
11:30 Sound Quality Hi-Fi
12:22 With KEF LS50 Meta
12:47 With Q Acoustics 5040
13:40 With Elac Debut Reference DFR52
14:10 Comparisons with Wiim Amp
15:55 With SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf
16:46 With Magnepan LRS+
18:02 Quick Qobuz/Chromecast UPDATE!
18:45 Pros & Cons
19:41 Conclusions
Recommended Hi-Fi Gears:
🏷Fosi Audio V3 amzn.to/46sLYNj
🏷WiiM Pro Plus amzn.to/45s0Vhj
Recommended Integrated Amp:
🏷Cambridge Audio CXA81amzn.to/459C028
🏷Musical Fidelity - M3si amzn.to/45ahE8P
Recommended Subwoofer:
🏷SVS 3000 Subwoofer amzn.to/45yFqvx
🏷SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer amzn.to/3Fov32t
Recommended Headphone AMP:
🏷Fi xDSD Gryphon amzn.to/45qD2qw
🏷iFi Hip-dac2 amzn.to/3FioqyU
Recommended Headphones:
🏷Sennheiser HD 660S2 amzn.to/3EUfcJ0
🏷Focal Elegia amzn.to/3rxSd3i
🏷HIFIMAN Arya Stealth amzn.to/3REZhpy
🏷MEZE AUDIO 109 Pro amzn.to/3tvbKSx
Recommended Wireless Heaphones:
🏷Sennheiser Momentum 4 amzn.to/3rAoqqL
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@MadAudiofficial 23 дня назад

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@MrMyYoyo 13 дней назад

THANK YOU for trying it on the LRS+, I'm going to be doing the following setup = Fluance RT85 + Magnepan LRS+ + Marantz Model M1.

@MadAudiofficial 13 дней назад

@@MrMyYoyo just let us know when you get it👍🏽

@Adrianek81 20 дней назад

Fantastic amp,i think i gonna buy one to my other room,you got my sub,greetings from UK👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@MadAudiofficial 20 дней назад

@@Adrianek81 Thank You for the support, hope you enjoy the channel and the community, just let us know your thoughts as soon you get one 👍🏽

@Adrianek81 20 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial ok i will,have a great day✌️

@phild8192 4 дня назад

It sounds WAAY better than the WiiM amp. I’m incredibly impressed.

@MadAudiofficial 4 дня назад

@@phild8192 Thank you for sharing this!

@Marius.1926 17 дней назад

Bella recensione amico. Bravo 👌

@MadAudiofficial 17 дней назад

Grazie👍🏽

@geoffreydebrito2653 20 дней назад

At $1000. the M1 should sound way better than the WiiM.

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@geoffreydebrito2653 it is! Just test it and let me know✌🏽

@m4nc1n1 13 дней назад

Sure does

@geoffreydebrito2653 13 дней назад

@@m4nc1n1 I'm a bit skeptical. I'd bet that the new WiiM Ultra Streamer with iOS compatible room correction software @ $319. feeding a pair of Q Acoustics M20 Active Speakers @ $499. connected to a Kanto Sub 8 @ $269. would in a smaller room, blow away the Model M1. That's a total Equip. MSRP of$1,087... In a medium to larger room, I'd substitute the new Triangle BRO3 Actives @ $699. for the Q M20 actives an increase of $200. in both cases less $$$$ than the Model M1 connected to speakers of comparable fidelity.

@tessie4204 22 дня назад

I think this would sound nice with my setup: Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 speakers + SVS SB-1000pro.

@MadAudiofficial 22 дня назад

@@tessie4204 if you have the chance to test it, please let us know👍🏽

@apollon755 23 дня назад

i see marantz and audiolab in backround...sir you have a nice taste in electronics^^

@MadAudiofficial 23 дня назад

@@apollon755 hope not or we will lose this hobby forever, at least on affordable gears!

@seniorbaka 2 дня назад

Great review. What is the difference between Digital Filter 1 and Digital Filter 2?

@MadAudiofficial 2 дня назад

@@seniorbaka thx, this are only presets, so you can create 2 different EQ settings!

@HAL-vu8ef 19 дней назад

Great video. Do you think the M1 would be a good match for Wharfdale Linton speakers?

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@HAL-vu8ef Do you have already the Linton? And if yes what you are using to drive them?

@HAL-vu8ef 19 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficialnot yet, I really want a classic look like the Wharfdale Lintons and was looking for something like the M1 to match it. I only use an iPad and iPhone for my source. I haven’t had a hifi or stereo for about 15 years and lost my love for music, now trying to find it again. The shop recommended Yamaha N1000A….. THANKS

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@HAL-vu8ef Yamaha is doing also excellent products, but N1000A is more expensive and will require more space!

@tobymaggs3981 13 дней назад

Great review can you do a sound test , so we can hear them side by side

@MadAudiofficial 13 дней назад

@@tobymaggs3981 thx, unfortunately i had the M1 just for a couple of weeks, just in time to complete all my test, before have to send it back to Marantz!

@alexkn3999 13 дней назад

Looking for a new amp for my ONKYO D66RX speakers, do you think it might fit?

@MadAudiofficial 13 дней назад

@@alexkn3999 please describe a little bit the sound of this Onkyo for me, thx!

@alexkn3999 12 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial open sound, very bright tweeter, the mid range is very detailed, the lows are light (sometimes too light). Perfect for jazz, bossa nova, Diana krall, most of dire straits.

@jefflabute2946 19 дней назад

Is Tidal available on release? I am interested in the M1, and I am sure it is quite a lot better than the WiiM which is a fairly low bar. Looking in to the WiiM I can't put it on any list. If the pro has the same amp, I would be skeptical to any improvements. The M1 though at $1500 CDN must pack a lot considering there are few physical controls/inputs/outputs. Specs look relatively good. I look forward to hearing more about it.

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@jefflabute2946 Wiim is even closer in sound quality at the moment, we will see with the future wiim amp pro! Yes you have Tidal in Heos and Tidal connect is coming soon!

@jefflabute2946 19 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial Thanks. I saw a review for the WiiM that demonstrated it's poor channel separation. I was not impressed with it based on that, although the Texas Instruments amp has great specs otherwise.

@phild8192 4 дня назад

Tidal connect dropped on it today :)

@jefflabute2946 4 дня назад

@@phild8192 I saw, and that is good news! I was told in an email a few days back that it wasn't on the map (??) haha. But I see it available under HEOS FW.

@jefflabute2946 3 дня назад

@@phild8192 What do you think? If two devices had a great price, the Cambridge EVO75 on sale, or the Marantz M1... what ought I pick? I could go either way, but I don't know if this is a no brainer selection or not.

@m4nc1n1 13 дней назад

I agree 100%. If all the streaming crap is what you care about (I use Airplay for everything anyway), well then get the WiiM. But if you care about sound quality, get the M1. I would get the M1 and feed a WiiM mini into it if needed.

@shaunrichards744 8 дней назад

Not a fair assessment of the rotel A11 it’s only 50watts per channel A14mkii would have veiled better results. But I get it if you’re doing it at a price point.

@MadAudiofficial 8 дней назад

@@shaunrichards744 yes was a comparison under 1 grand👍🏽

@shaunrichards744 8 дней назад

Thankyou @@MadAudiofficial

@MrOliver1444 16 дней назад

Great review! I love your Italian accent :) Would you think the M1 is overpowered and a good fit for the Project Speakerbox V2s? I am planning to buy a REL Tzero MKIII with it.

@MadAudiofficial 16 дней назад

@@MrOliver1444 Thank u very much, i am not sure about which speaker are you referring, v2s?

@MrOliver1444 16 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial Pro-Ject Box 5 S2

@MadAudiofficial 16 дней назад

@@MrOliver1444 ok now, I didn’t test this combination but box 5 s2 is a neutral speaker and should work well with the M1 despite not having the need for all this power! Take a look also of Musica Fidelity A1, with Box 5 S2 are magic. But is another category of price and setup!

@MrOliver1444 16 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial thank you for that

@MrOliver1444 15 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial Hey yes. The Musica Fidelity A1 is a bit out of my price range and I use it for music and movies. :)

@sasadoljan4240 5 дней назад

Bluesound Powernode is a little bit better...

@MadAudiofficial 4 дня назад

Sound quality speaking or something else? Thx

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 22 дня назад

Wiim amp pro is soon to be released though...

@MadAudiofficial 22 дня назад

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh yes but when, will see!

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 22 дня назад

@@MadAudiofficial according to wiim's anouncements/ statements it would be during 3rd quarter so it shouldn't take long.

@MadAudiofficial 22 дня назад

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh as far i remember I only saw the WiiM Ultra at the High End Munich show this year, will see for sure i try to get one to test it!

@jeffreyrecord3108 16 дней назад

amp pro improved SnR and DAC but has the same amp chip. Think the M1 would be better suited for power hungry speakers or larger rooms. Wiim Amp pro would be great for desktop and small rooms.

@MadAudiofficial 16 дней назад

@@jeffreyrecord3108 any info about the release date?

@nevgeniev 5 дней назад

Seriously? For that price you should compare it to something like eversolo dmp-a6 or a8

@MadAudiofficial 5 дней назад

@@nevgeniev please check the second review in comparison also with the Bluesound Powernode! Thx

@d.s.6268 19 дней назад

Sounds tempting, but I know that ultimately I'm going to hate not having a remote control so unfortunately have to rule it out without even listening to it.

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@d.s.6268 yes I don’t understand the choice to not give one, at least should be optional like Eversolo!

@d.s.6268 19 дней назад

@@MadAudiofficial Guess I'll have to wait for the 2.0... Thanks for a great review though !

@MadAudiofficial 19 дней назад

@@d.s.6268 thx for watching 👍🏽

@declanwalsh1682 23 дня назад

Pre-outs sorely missing. Otherwise very nice looking piece!

@MadAudiofficial 23 дня назад

@@declanwalsh1682 what would you like to do with pre-outs?

@kamadeva1 23 дня назад

They have sub out, and you can always use speaker level inputs on entry level subs, which is probably what this would pair with.

@declanwalsh1682 23 дня назад

I would have the comfort of using it as a fantastic streaming dac down the road, if I wanted to use tube amp (for example), or just more powerful amplification. Would have been easy enough for Marantz to include this and it would have really rounded out the feature set and the value proposition, for me.

@kamadeva1 23 дня назад

@@declanwalsh1682 Fair enough, although for like $120, you have an awesome streamer with Wiim pro, or like Eversolo if you want the DAC also. You're right, standard pre-outs would have been nice, though sound united (Denon/Marantz) often seem to be allergic to pre-outs on their 2 channel amps. Never understood why.

@MadAudiofficial 23 дня назад

@@declanwalsh1682 is designed for different purposes, make no sense to spend 1 grand and use it as preamp IMO!