swapping to a music streaming amp

[ianh21]

hi

i am considering a new amp to stream internet radio, connect a usb stick with music on and connect my turntable.

i have a Marantz PM6006 UK int amp, project turntable and dali spektor 1 bookshelf speakers.

i have been looking at the Marantx PM7000N or C-612 amp systems. are they good and will meet my needs?

I use amazon music - not unlimited, and dowloaded music. i also want to listen to the wireless in our new library/relax area in our house. i'd also need a headphone socket or wireless bluetooth connections.

 

[Witterings]

Why not keep your existing amp and just add a streamer to do all the bits your amp doesn't do, one of the WiiM range would probably be best if you use Amazon Music and as your amp has a DAC could probably look at something like the WiiM Pro.

 

[ianh21]

Why not keep your existing amp and just add a streamer to do all the bits your amp doesn't do, one of the WiiM range would probably be best if you use Amazon Music and as your amp has a DAC could probably look at something like the WiiM Pro.

i was going to do that but space wise would be better to have a new streaming amp. or the streamer would be in a cupboard below the current amp. not sure if it would affect it being in a cupboard.

 

[matthewpianist]

If you were to simply add a streamer to your PM6006 and use the amp's internal DAC, a WiiM Mini would do the trick just fine in your system.

 

[RTHerringbone]

And they're so impossibly tiny that they simply don't add to any space concerns.

 

[Witterings]

i was going to do that but space wise would be better to have a new streaming amp. or the streamer would be in a cupboard below the current amp. not sure if it would affect it being in a cupboard.

No it wouldn't affect it as the commands come from the network, not IR.

If you were to simply add a streamer to your PM6006 and use the amp's internal DAC, a WiiM Mini would do the trick just fine in your system.

I didn't suggest that as OP wants to use a USB for media and not sure if his current amp has that option, the Mini doesn't but I believe the Pro does.

 

[ianh21]

yes, i'll be using USB devices for my music. i don't have a NAS drive anymore. i'll be connecting purely via wifi but im also upgrading my deco system to something more powerful.

 

[Witterings]

I've just double checked and the Pro won't play files from a memory stick, it will however play files stored elsewhere on a network / NAS.

The Ultra is the lowest in their range that plays them from a memory stick, they often have sale on and with Easter round the corner may do then, have seen them at £289.

 

[Witterings]

yes, i'll be using USB devices for my music. i don't have a NAS drive anymore. i'll be connecting purely via wifi but im also upgrading my deco system to something more powerful.

Not sure which Decos you have, I tried the BE25's 1st and they were "OK", I also tried an X50 which the speed was quite good but it's WiFi range very limited.
I do like my BE65's though .... I have 3 across the house, the 2nd is set up as an access point and the 3rd as wireless in the most distant part of the house and get 850 down / upload speeds.