How do I AirPlay on Marantz PM7004

[swapk]

Hi guys,

I've PM7004 connected to KEF Q300 in my living room. My source currently is Marantz MCR 503. I wish to split it and set up MCR in bedroom with new speakers. So Amp will need a source.

I've a lot of music on iPod and other mobiles which I play through USB and I use Apple Music also. But it's cumbersome to physically connect various devices and get both- purchased and streaming music. What is the best way to stream music via AirPlay /Bluetooth to Amp?

 

[MaSh]

Hi guys,

I've PM7004 connected to KEF Q300 in my living room. My source currently is Marantz MCR 503. I wish to split it and set up MCR in bedroom with new speakers. So Amp will need a source.

I've a lot of music on iPod and other mobiles which I play through USB and I use Apple Music also. But it's cumbersome to physically connect various devices and get both- purchased and streaming music. What is the best way to stream music via AirPlay /Bluetooth to Amp?

What is the issue via AirPlay? I am streaming my music to Marantz 1504 from the iPod via AirPlay. Is your iPod not recognizing the AirPlay device? Its quite seamless actually.

 

[swapk]

PM 7004 doesn't support AirPlay directly.

 

[shibashis]

Apple Airport Express should do the job for you, for AirPlay Apple Ecosystem works the best. There are lots of alternative solutions available now but I have found AirPlay with Apple devices to be the most reliable.

 

[Lad1]

Would the NA6005 do?

 

[saikatbiswas82]

Chromecast Audio or Raspberry Pi with digi+ can also do the job.

 

[swapk]

Yes, Shibashis. Airport is an option but the reason I'm contemplating another options is- it can stream music from laptop and apple phones only.

I'm suggested a Bluetooth receiver- BluDac, a product of Crystal Audio. Will check it out this week end and decide.

Thanks anyways.