Music server choice - Marantz or Pioneer

[admin_exported]

Hi all, I am just about to purchase a server and amp. I was going to buy the Marantz NA700 because as well as getting good reviews it has DAB radio which is very important to me. I notice that What hi-fi have changed their prefferred server from the Marantz to the new Pioneer but this doesnt seem to have DAB on it. Should I buy the pioneer and get a seperate DAB input (if so, which one) or stick with the marantz as that seems to offer it all for me ?

I was going to pair the server up with a marantz amp.

 

[celsius]

hi fat_blerk

i would stick with the marantz and get the pm6004 amp.

 

[Crocodile]

Make sure that gapless playback isn't important to you before buying either.

 

[plastic penguin]

The Marantz streamer is a superb piece of kit for the money. I'd say stick with the Marantz combo. Pioneer, over recent years, tend to need careful partnering, whereas the Marantz is a little easier.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks all for the help and quick responses. Looking forward to getting them now that you have helped.