Marantz's Stereo 70s is a FABULOUS €1000 amplifier

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0:00 Specs & features
3:59 vs Audiolab 6000A Play functionality
7:16 Sound quality comparisons
11:44 So, why am I switching?

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Marantz Stereo 70s

Audiolab 6000A Play

WiiM AMP

Pro-Ject Speaker Box 5 S2

Solid Steel SS6

KEF R3 Meta

iFi Zen Phono

Streaming platform by Roon

Cables and power products by AudioQuest

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Room treatment by Vicoustic

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[johnnixon]

The B roll for your channel is always such a treat. Thanks to you and your team for informative, entertaining and beautiful videos.

[PersonaGrataBG]

I bought the Marantz Stereo 70s last week,
paired it with Emotiva basx a2 amplifier, Sonus Faber Lumina 2 speakers and Rel Sub T-Zero. Amazing sound... enjoying every second of it.

[BrendanMacWade]

Thanks for reviewing this! I got the Marantz Cinema 70s when it arrived in New York a year ago. I would have gotten the Stereo 70s had I known it was coming, as I only run a 2-channel setup in my media room. But I am most happy. Marantz has gotten their lineup in order and now the products look as premium as they sound. My only complaint is that HEOS does not support Deezer lossless, which is maddening. So I use a Chromecast as a work-around. HEOS needs more work. At least the app is stable, if slow. It's not BluOS! Deezer through BluOS on a Bluesound Powernode is a much better experience. For anyone who loves music and movies / TV / console gaming, the Marantz Stereo 70s is the first receiver I'd tell them to consider.

[Capitan_Cavernicola_]

Now with tidal connect is easier to wait for Roon. I bought a Stereo 70S paired with Sonus Faber Lumina 2 Amator red speakers and couldn’t be happier. Sometime I use it with a chord DAC and although marginally different in tonality, the internal DAC of the 70S sounds as good. With a good set of speakers, this integrated amplifier goes beyond the point of “decreasing marginal return”. Well done!

[radioaxe]

I purchased the 70s last month (in black 😊) and have very happily running it every day with my B&W 706S3 bookshelf speakers and SVSSB1000Pro Sub. It's a great entry-level amp for the money if you value the option of HDMI I/O.

[SJHClips]

Darko-esque doorstops currently available in UK Lidl, £2.99. I suspect I’m not the first to mention it, but 182 comments is too many to check! They’re heavier than I expected. And heavier than the checkout guy expected too.

[Nekoelschekrat]

Since Christmas i started to read Tests, watch Videos to find what might be the most satisfying Entry to an audiophile Adventure. Ended up with the Stereo 70s, BuchardS400 Mk2, SVS Sb1000 Sub .Not for Big Bass but to support the Buchardts and its great what this support brings out to the Sound.Actually waiting for the new Cambridge CXN100 Streaming Device.
Till now i am soooo happy with the Setup, i´m listening to Music in a whole new Way.
And Darka has definetly his impact on my Decisions für the Equip.

[uglybob]

Certainly look amazing ! And judging by your review it performs amazing too. Thanks for the review and sharing 🙂

[tumblebeat]

Good Video John! I Bought this Marantz 70S and i'm very happy. I have a small 5.1 Setup and I use it as a preamp only. AV Receivers or even AV Processors with separate Pre-Outs come normally in an other price league. In combination with active studio speakers from Adam Audio, this delivers a fantastic surround experience. A little lag over HDMI with a 4K Apple TV is noticeable, not with netfilx via the tv. Even playing stereo files in surround mode, is really fun and way above my espectations.

[samuelreggio]

Even with gear I’d never consider buying, I continue to love your perspective and attitude.

[watchtvatmyplace]

Thanks for this video, i have a marantz 40n with Definitive Technology D17 speakers and love the sound combo 😊..

Still love to see this video to know what you think.

[Saetun.]

Nice coverage. I would add that all though subjective, the Marantz is an aesthetically pleasing piece of kit. if I ever forego vintage, the Marantz will be on my short list.

[litenbrandbil]

I like what marantz has done here, integrating surround amplifier features in a stereo amplifier.

[icyhybrid]

I have a Marantz Cinema 70s AVR on order, the sibling, and will report back how it does with B&W CM8 towers. Its a 7.2 channel AVR with full pre-out which is a great thing should you want to hook up a volume fixed higher end integrated stereo amp for music listening while also enjoying home theatre. It has pre-amp only mode which enables you to upgrade the power should you wish.

I think that would have been a great comparison test with the stereo 70s.

[angelOcrisu]

I recently replaced my Denon 600ne with Marantz 6007 and I've got to say that for 450 euros in 2024 it is on another level, better in any way.

[g-mail]

OH Sweet!, I've been waiting for a review like this!

[Sjonesphx]

I’ve been waiting for this video and more to come on the Stereo 70s. I recently purchased one and love it so far. Plus I’ve noticed that it shows up in my Roon as a Roon ready device but not yet certified. Until then I use the RHEOS extension to do so.

[djlafg]

As always, a very well balanced account. I have the Marantz PM7000 and really enjoy its features though as i can't be bothered playing money to subscribe to Spotify higher res, I put up with their standard version and just let it run in the background. Lazy, yes, but it does throw lots of unexpected artist to me as it has quickly realised I like America of the 1920s-1960s. Other than that I listen to FM Concert a lot here in little New Zealand, still have an older Rega Planar II turntable and a Marantz 6007 CD player, both getting regular use. And there is an older Marantz amp hooked up to a specialist 78rpm Rek-O-Kut turntable that plays my jazz/dance band discs and other genres from the 1920s. Both turntables run via Project Tube Box preamps. But 78rpm is not really a suitable topic for a modern audio channel! From the 78rpms You will guess that I'm a senior citizen (81 yo). Thanks for your reviews John, you are a talented presenter and I hope you will continue doing your reviews for many years to come.

[mikemcdonald]

Thanks for a great review. The quality of your videos are amazing. Thanks John.

[itsvladzino]

The fact the WiiM Amp is actually used as comparison (or context if you prefer) in this video says a lot about the value equation reframing that just occurred in the industry. You can get 3 WiiM Amps for one Stereo70 - all with superior software - and still purchase some 100 Eur + something before getting even with the Marantz from a budget POV, and certainly not inferior sound wise. Wait until the WiiM Amp Pro release…