Overview: The Marantz NA7004 Network Audio Player lets you integrate
the music stored on your computer, USB (MSC/MTP) device, and iPod/iPhone, as
well as Internet Radio into your home audio entertainment system. The Marantz
Network Audio Player lets you connect your home audio system to your home's
network (via Ethernet) so you can access Internet Radio and music stored on your
Windows or Mac computer. The Marantz NA7004 also features a front-panel USB port
so you can listen to music stored on your iPod/iPhone or other USB (MSC/MTP)
device over your home stereo system. The NA7004 connects to your home
entertainment system via an analog stereo audio RCA connection or digital audio
(optical/coaxial) connection.
Audio Features
Network Functions
USB/iPod Compatible
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Audio Features
Quality Construction: The Marantz NA7004 Network Audio Player features
a double-layered chassis and uses four large rubber feet to resist vibration.
HDAM SA2 Circuits: In the analog section of the NA7004 are
Marantz-proprietary HDAM SA2 circuits that handle critical buffering and
stage-to-stage signal transition.
Symmetrical Audio Circuitry: Symmetrical signal traces help maintain
perfect synchronization between Left and Right channels for rock-stable imaging
and a convincing soundstage.
Impedance Matching Copper Plate: An impedance-matching copper plate
inside the rear panel just behind the analog outputs improves signal-to-noise
performance and channel separation to preserve the NA7004's outstanding imaging
capabilities.
High-Grade D/A Converter: The Marantz NA7004 employs a Cirrus Logic
advanced D/A converter (CS4398) for superb high-fidelity audio playback
(2Hz-96kHz). The
Cirrus CS4398 stereo D/A Converter offers several advantages. An advanced
multi-bit Delta-Sigma architecture handles 24-bit/192kHz digital signals, and
boasts extraordinary dynamic range (up to 110db) as well as equally exceptional
signal-to-noise performance (up to 110dB) so your digital music files provide the warmth,
detail, and resolution you demand.
M-DAX: The Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander (M-DAX) makes up for lost
audio content in compressed audio sources (from lossy compression) during
playback. You can choose from on of the following M-DAX levels - High, Mid, Low,
or Off.
Analog & Digital Outputs: The Marantz Network Audio Player features
both analog & digital audio outputs.
- Analog Output: The Marantz NA7004 is equipped with a set of
stereo audio RCA outputs to connect the unit to your home stereo receiver.
The analog output will transfer network, USB, and iPod/iPhone audio content
to your home stereo receiver.
- Digital Outputs: The Marantz NA7004 Network Audio Player is
equipped with two digital audio outputs (1 coaxial/1 optical) to connect the
unit to your home theater receiver. These digital outputs will transfer
network, USB, and iPod/iPhone audio content to your home theater receiver.
Headphone Output: The Marantz NA7004 features a high-grade headphone
circuit and front-panel 1/4" headphone output. The headphone output includes a
high-speed current buffer circuit for minimal interference with the main audio
output circuit, resulting in maximum articulation, stability, and fatigue-free
listening. The headphone output has its own volume level adjustment.
Network Functions
Network Connection: You can connect the NA7004's RJ-45 (LAN)
Ethernet port to your home's network and playback music files that are stored on
your computer. You can also listen to internet radio through the network audio
player's
network connection.
Note: This unit's RJ-45 Ethernet port supports
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX and requires an Ethernet (LAN) category 5 or higher
cable, Router, Modem, and Internet connection.
DLNA Certified: The NA7004's Ethernet connection is DLNA (Digital
Living Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant for audio networking. This
means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your PC.
You can use your PC to play high-bit rate music content through your audio
system, or use the NA7004 to browse and play music files on your hard drive.
Media Player: The Marantz NA7004 lets you play music files
stored on your computer via a network connection. MP3, WMA, AAC , WAV, and FLAC
audio files stored on your computer can be played through the Marantz NA7004 via
its network connection. You can control playback of your streamed audio files
from the NA7004's remote control. The player also supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and
WMA META tag information so song title, artist name, and album name can be
displayed the unit's front-panel display. The NA7004 supports the following
audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its network connection.
| Compatible Formats |
Sampling Frequencies |
Bit rate |
Extension |
| WMA (Windows Media Audio) |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
48-192 kbps |
.wma |
| MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
32-320 kbps |
.mp3 |
| WAV |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-bit |
.wav |
|
MPEG-4 AAC |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-320 kbps |
.aac/.m4a/.mp4 |
| FLAC (Free Lossless Audio
Codec) |
32/44.1/48/96 kHz |
16/20/24-bit |
.flac |
Note: Your computer must meet the following system
requirements - Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or Windows Media
DRM10. Album Art is only displayed when using Windows Media Player (ver.11)
Internet Radio: The Marantz NA7004 lets you access Internet
Radio stations from around the world. Internet Radio stations in MP3 and WMA
format are supported. You can choose from thousands of Internet Radio stations
and sort them by genre and region. You can store up to 56 Internet Radio
stations as presets. You can listen to your favorite music through the following
Internet Radio services - Rhapsody, Napster, and Pandora.
- Napster: The monthly music subscription service Napster
is accessible. You can search for particular tracks (by artist, album, or
song) on Napster and register your favorite tracks to the "My Napster
Library".
- Pandora: Once the network audio player is registered with your
Pandora account, you can listen to the automated music recommendation and
Internet Radio service. You can create up to 100 personalized radio
stations. You can sort tracks within these radio stations. You can skip up
to 6 tracks that are being played back within 1 hour.
- Rhapsody: Rhapsody is another paid music broadcast
service accessible through the network audio player. You can search for particular
tracks (by artist, album, or song) on Rhapsody and register your favorite
tracks to "My Library". You can also search for similar music to the music
you are currently listening to.
Note: This network audio player's Internet Radio Station list is
created using a free radio station database service (vTuner). This database
service provides a list edited and created for this unit. Not available in
all countries.
USB Functions
USB Audio Playback: The Marantz NA7004 is equipped with a front-panel
USB (type-A) port for easy, direct connection of a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC)
device and USB Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) device with audio files. The
front-panel USB (type-A) port supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and FLAC
audio files recorded in FAT 16 or FAT 32 onto a USB (MSC/MTP) device. You can
control music playback from the Network Audio Player and remote control. The
unit also supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and WMA META tag information so song title,
artist name, album name can be displayed the unit's front-panel display.
USB Computer Connection:
You can connect a computer to the unit's rear-panel USB (type-B) port to
playback music stored on your Windows PC or Mac computer. The rear-panel USB (type-B) port supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and FLAC audio files stored on your desktop computer or laptop. You can control music playback from the NA7004 and remote control. The Network Audio Player also supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and WMA META tag information so song title, artist name, album name can be displayed the unit's
front-panel display.
Compatible Audio Formats: The NA7004 supports the following audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its front-panel USB (MSC/MTP) & rear-panel USB (Windows/Mac)
ports.
| Compatible Formats |
Sampling Frequencies |
Bit rate |
Extension |
| WMA (Windows Media Audio) |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
48-192 kbps |
.wma |
| MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3) |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
32-320 kbps |
.mp3 |
| WAV |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-bit |
.wav |
|
MPEG-4 AAC |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-320 kbps |
.aac/.m4a/.mp4 |
| FLAC (Free Lossless Audio
Codec) |
32/44.1/48/96 kHz |
16/20/24-bit |
.flac |
Note: Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub. It is not possible to
connect and use a computer via the unit's front-panel USB port.
System Requirements: Your
computer will need to meet the following system requirements when connected to
the NA7004's rear-panel USB (type-B) port.
| Computer System
Requirements |
Windows |
Mac |
| OS |
XP (SP2 or more), Vista, or
7 |
OSX 10.6.3 |
| Software |
Windows Media Player |
iTunes |
| USB |
USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 |
iPod/iPhone Connectivity: The unit's front-panel USB (type-A) port
can also be used to directly connect your Apple iPod or iPhone. The Marantz NA7004 supports
direct USB connection, audio playback, music navigation,
information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhones. The Marantz NA7004
offers the following iPod/iPhone functions.
- USB Direct Connection: The USB connection features digital audio
signal handling, which routes the digital signal to the NA7004's 24 bit/192
kHz audiophile quality D/A converters for optimum fidelity.
- Audio Playback: You can listen to music files from your
iPod/iPhone by simply connecting the iPod/iPhone to the NA7004's front-panel
USB port using the USB/Dock cable that came with your Apple iPod/iPhone.
- Music Navigation: You can choose to operate your connected iPod/iPhone from the NA7004's
front-panel controls and remote control, or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen.
The Marantz NA7004 lets you browse by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song,
Podcast, Genre, Composer, or Audiobook. It also offers Play/Pause, Stop,
Skip/Back, Repeat, and Random functions.
- Music Information Display: The Marantz Network Audio Player will
display Track #, Elapsed playing time; as well as Song, Artist, and Album
name. You can also choose to view the music information on your iPod or
iPhone.
- Charging: The NA7004 will charge your connected iPod or iPhone
when the Network Audio Player is powered up.
iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Marantz NA7004
is "Made for iPod/iPhone compatible" and supports the following
specific iPod/iPhone
models (as of 9/27/2012):
|
iPod/iPhone Model |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
Audio |
Video |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Artist/Song Text |
Track Info |
|
dock connector |
3rd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
clickwheel
color |
4th |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
mini |
1st |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 2nd |
N/A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
7th |
1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.0 |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change
functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may
need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If
this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is
available.
AirPlay Compatible: AirPlay lets you wirelessly stream your
favorite songs directly from your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad, or from your
iTunes library on your PC or Mac to the Marantz NA7004. Using the Remote App on
your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad and your wireless home network, you don't even
need to be in the same room as the components or your computer to play, pause,
skip, and stop the songs in your iTunes music library. You will even see the
iTunes music information, including your track titles and artist info on your
Apple compatible device or the Marantz Network Audio Player.
Note: This AirPlay compatible component requires a free
firmware upgrade to enjoy this exclusive technology, using the
receiver's "Feature Upgrade" function. Visit Marantz.com for firmware
upgrade.
Convenience Features
OEL Display: The Marantz Network Audio Player features a 3-line OEL
(Organic Electroluminescence) display. The unit will display song information
from its network, USB, and iPod/iPhone connection.
Favorites: The Favorite function allows you to register your favorite
Internet Radio broadcast stations and computer audio files in the unit's
Favorite List in advance so that you can select and listen to the stations or
files right away, whenever you want. The contents that you can register and
select are Internet Radio stations and music files stored on your PC. You
can register up to 50 items in the Favorite List.
Note: When you attempt to register the 51st station or file in the
Favorite List, the last station or file is automatically deleted.
Bluetooth Ready (optional): You may also enjoy music from your
Bluetooth-enabled devices wirelessly with the optional Marantz RX101 module (642RX101,
sold separately). Simply connect the optional RX101 Bluetooth adaptor to the
NA7004's MX-Port and you can play the music stored on any Bluetooth-enabled
portable device (your iPhone, iPod Touch, or PDA for example) through your home
entertainment system. The optional RX101 doubles as an IR (infrared) receiver so
you can place all your components out of sight and still maintain full remote
control.
Last Function Memory: This function stores the unit's settings as they
were immediately before going into the standby mode. When the unit's power is
turned back on, the settings are restored to where they were before going into
the standby mode.
Auto Standby: This unit will automatically enter the standby mode
after approximately 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with not operation.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The Marantz NA7004 includes an IR remote
control for wireless operation of the Network Audio Player, Internet Radio,
stored music files on your computer, a connected USB device, and a docked
iPod/iPhone.
Web Control: You can operate the NA7004 using your PC's web browser
via the unit's network connection.
Remote In/Out: These RCA input/output connectors allow you
to connect the NA7004 to a Marantz component equipped with remote control (RC-5)
terminals.
Flasher In: This 3.5mm input is used to control the NA7004
from an external key-pad (sold separately)
RS-232C Port: The RS-232C port is to be used in conjunction
with an external controller to control the operation of the unit by using an
external device. The RS-232C port may also be used in the future to update the
operating software of the unit so that it will be able to support new digital
audio formats.
