Audio Features
Network Functions
iPod/AirPlay Integration
USB Connectivity
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Audio Features
Dual Clocks + Jitter Reduction:
A host of Marantz digital technologies combine to deliver the ultimate audio
experience. The NA-11S1 is equipped with dual master audio clock generators with
jitter reduction for numerous sampling frequencies and bit depths, up to 192kHz/24-bits. A number of audio file types are supported, including WAV, WMA,
MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, FLAC, and ALAC, as well as DSD over PC.
DSP Filtering:
The latest Marantz DSP processor (DSP PEC777f3)
provides precision digital filtering, and the NA-11S1 offers a number of DSP
modes that let you tailor the sound to your liking. There are two for digital
filters, as well as the option of noise shaping and a DC filter with a 1.7 Hz
cutoff.
-
Digital Filters:
Two filter characteristic types can be selected
for DSD and PCM sources.
-
Filter 1:
-
PCM Sources:
This filter has short pre-echo and post-echo
characteristics. It carries a lot of sound information; therefore
very profound sound image and a clear sound source are reproduced.
-
DSD Sources:
This is a direct mode that does not perform
any filtering on the DSD data. The original source data is
reproduced without any alteration.
-
Filter 2:
-
PCM Sources:
This filter offers asymmetrical impulse
response, resembling analog sound quality.
-
DSD Sources:
The asymmetrical DAC operation gives
priority to the resolution, resulting in a smoother sound. DSD data
exceeding 100kHz is attenuated.
-
Noise Shaper:
Noise Shaper is a type of digital feedback used in
the algorithms for oversampling. Digital feedback improves the linearity of
bass sounds and the noise characteristics of the audio frequency band.
-
DC Filter:
This filter is effective in preventing excessive
speaker vibration when playing music sources where audio with extremely low
frequency noise characteristics has been recorded. The cut frequency is set
a 1.7Hz.
Exclusive Output Technology:
For optimum audio fidelity, the NA-11S1 features
high current, high resolution audiophile D/A converters, operating in
differential mode for the lowest noise and widest dynamic range. The critical
post-D/A current-to-voltage conversion is handled by the latest Marantz HDAM-SA2
devices, which feature precision discrete components in lieu of standard op amp
chips. The final analog output stage features additional HDAM devices, and there
are two output choices - unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR). The balanced
outputs also feature a phase-inversion option for compatibility with any
XLR-equipped pre-amp.
Digital Connectivity:
Dual digital audio outputs (optical/coaxial) are provided for connection to
your home theater receiver or other components. There are also dual digital
inputs (optical/coaxial) that let you use the NA-11S1 as a DAC with other
digital audio sources. The digital connections support Linear PCM signals
(stereo) with sampling frequencies of 32, 44.1, 48, 65, 88.2, 96, 176.4, & 192
kHz.
Headphone Amplifier:
The NA-11S1 also employs a high-quality dedicated headphone amplifier, which features its
own output stage that's also equipped with HDAM-SA2 devices along with a
precision variable analog volume control.
Rugged Construction:
The NA-11S1 features a rugged chassis with
internal copper-plated surfaces. The thick 5mm top panel can easily support the
weight of an additional component, and the dual-layer bottom plate and die-cast
aluminum cabinet feet provide solid rigidity along with additional resistance
from external vibrations. The beefy power supply features a high current
toroidal power transformer with multiple oxygen free copper (OFC) secondary
windings, and is housed in a copper-plated enclosure for maximum shielding.
Multiple separate circuit boards ensure minimal interference between the various
analog and digital stages.
Network Functions
Network Connection: The Marantz NA-11S1 is equipped with an
Ethernet (RJ-45) port that lets you connect the network audio player to your home network
(LAN) and your broadband internet provider. When connected to your home network,
the NA-11S1 lets you listen to Internet radio and a host of other online music
sources from your broadband internet provider, as well as play audio files from
your computer via its network connection (DLNA 1.5 certified). The NA-11S1 also
supports AirPlay that lets you stream your music library from an iPhone, iPad,
iPod touch, or iTunes-enabled computer.
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 1.5 Certified: The NA-11S1 is DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) 1.5 and Windows 7 compliant for audio and photo networking.
This means it's easier for you to access and enjoy digital music stored on your
Windows PC. You can use your PC to play high-bit rate music content through the
network audio player, and browse your PC's music files from the included remote
control. The network audio player also supports ID3-Tag (ver.2) and META tag information; so
song title, artist name, and album name can be displayed on the unit's
front-panel display. The Marantz NA-11S1 supports the following audio formats,
sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its wired network connection.
|
Compatible Audio 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 |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
16-bit |
.wav |
|
MPEG-4 AAC |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-320 kbps |
.aac/.m4a/.mp4 |
| FLAC (Free
Lossless Audio Codec) |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
16/20/24-bit |
.flac |
| ALAC |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz |
N/A |
.m4a |
Note: Your computer must meet the following system requirements
- Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or Windows Media DRM10.
Online Services: The Marantz NA-11S1 lets you access
Internet Radio, as well as other online music services from your broadband
Internet connection. Currently the NA-11S1 supports Internet Radio from vTuner,
Pandora, Spotify, and SiriusXM (as of 4/25/2013). The Marantz network audio
player offers front-panel display and remote control over these web services.
| Online
Services |
Description |
|
vTuner |
The online vTuner service which
offers easy browsing of internet radio stations and podcasts. vTuner
enables access to web-based radio stations and podcasts via an
extremely reliable online database with a wide variety of content.
Internet Radio stations in MP3 (32-320kbps) and WMA (48-192kbps)
format are supported. You can browse content by Genre, Location,
Language, and Favorites. You can store up to 56 Internet Radio
stations as presets. The unit will automatically save up to 20 of
the most recently played stations. |
|
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. You can also thumbs-up/thumbs-down
and bookmark tracks. In Pandora, you can search for the track name
or artist name using "keyword" searches. When the search is
complete, tracks that have a similar rhythm or sound are streamed. |
|
Spotify |
Spotify is a digital music service
that gives you on-demand access to one of the largest music
libraries in the world (over 15 million tracks and counting).
Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage, and share
music with your friends. You can browse music by artist, album,
track, or most popular; and create your own music library with
customized playlists. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. |
|
SiriusXM |
SiriusXM Internet Radio
lets you listen to over 120 channels of commercial-free
music, talk radio, news, sports, entertainment, and more.
|
Favorites: You can add up to 50 items as "Favorites" from
vTuner, Pandora, SiriusXM, and your DLNA media server for easier, quicker
access.
Web Control: You can control this network audio player from
a web control screen on your Windows PC's web browser. The NA-11S1 and your PC
must be connected to the same home network.
Software Updates: Using the NA-11S1's network/internet
connection, you can check for and update the latest firmware from the online
Marantz server. Visit
Marantz's Owner's Circle for access to downloads to keep the Marantz network
audio player up-to-date. The tested model needed an immediate firmware update
(as of 4/25/2013).
iPod/AirPlay Integration
AirPlay Compatible: The Marantz NA-11S1 network audio player
is compatible with Apple's AirPlay technology. With AirPlay, the NA-11S1 can
connect wirelessly to any AirPlay-enabled Apple device. This allows you to
stream music wirelessly from your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, or your computer's
(Mac or PC) iTunes library; via your WiFi network.
- iTunes Streaming: The NA-11S1 network audio player is
able to stream audio from your computer's iTunes account via AirPlay
technology. When connected to the same network as a computer running iTunes,
the NA-11S1 can appear as an output option in the pop-up menu at the bottom
of the iTunes window. You can then browse your iTunes collection on your
computer & stream music to the Marantz network audio player. You will need a
Mac or Windows-based PC running iTunes (10.1 or later) connected to the same
network as the NA-11S1.
- Apple Device Streaming: AirPlay also lets you
wirelessly stream music and music apps stored on your iPod touch, iPhone, or
iPad to the Marantz NA-11S1. So there's no need to dock your Apple device,
unless you want to charge it. You will need an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad
(running iOS 4.3 or later) connected to the same network as the
NA-11S1.
- Apple Remote App: Using the
Apple Remote App (free download from iTunes) 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 & artist info on your Apple device.
You will need an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad (running iOS 5.0 or later)
connected to the same wireless network as the NA-11S1.
Note:
The NA-11S1 network audio player, your computer (mac/windows),
and your Apple device (iPod touch/iPhone/iPad) must all be connected to the
same home network.
iPod/iPhone Direct Connect: The unit's front-panel USB
(type-A) port can also be used to directly connect your Apple iPod, iPhone, or
iPad.
The Marantz NA-11S1
supports audio playback, music
navigation, information display, and charging of select Apple devices. The
Marantz NA-11S1
offers the following iPod/iPhone/iPad functions.
-
USB Direct Connection:
The USB connection features digital audio
signal handling, which routes the digital signal to the NA-11S1
'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/iPad to the NA-11S1 's front-panel USB port using the Dock- or
Lightning-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device.
-
Music Navigation:
You can choose to operate your connected
iPod/iPhone from the NA-11S1
's front-panel controls and remote control, or
from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen. The Marantz NA-11S1
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, iPhone,
or iPad.
-
Charging:
The NA-11S1
will charge (5V/1A) your connected iPod or iPhone
when the network audio player is powered up or in standby mode. This unit does not charge the
iPad.
Apple Device Compatibility Chart:
The Marantz NA-11S1
is "Made for
iPod/iPhone compatible" and supports the following specific iPod/iPhone models
(as of 4/25/2013):
|
Apple Device |
Generation |
Tested Version |
Connection Type
|
Media Type |
Control Type |
Display Type |
Charge |
|
USB
|
AirPlay
|
Audio |
Video |
Remote |
iPod/iPhone |
Artist/Song Text |
Track Info |
|
iPad |
1 |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
2 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
3 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
4 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
mini |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
|
iPhone |
2G |
3.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3G |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3GS |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4S |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5 |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
touch |
1st |
2.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
4.2.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
5.1.1 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
6.1.3 |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
nano |
1st |
1.3.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
2nd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
3rd |
1.1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
4th |
1.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
5th |
1.0.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
6th |
1.1 PC |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
7th |
1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
classic |
80GB |
1.1.2 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
120GB |
2.0.1 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
160GB |
2.0.4 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
|
video |
5th |
1.3 |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
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.
USB Connectivity
Front-Panel USB Port: A USB memory device can be connected
to the USB (type-A) port located on the front-panel, allowing you to play
various music files through the network audio player. The USB memory device must
be mass storage class (msc) or media transfer protocol (mtp) compliant, and be
formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 (up to 2TB). The unit can recognize up to 500
folders and 5,000 files. The network audio player also supports basic playback
control, song/artist information display, and charging of your connected USB
mass storage class device.
Note: 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.
Asynchronous 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 USB (type-B) port supports asynchronous transmission to
ensure that audio signals from your PC are jitter-less. The rear-panel USB (type-B) port supports playback of various
audio files stored on your desktop computer or laptop. You can control music
playback from the NA-11S1 and remote control. Song title,
artist name, and album name can be displayed on the unit's front-panel display. Your computer will need to meet the
following system requirements when connected to the NA-11S1
's rear-panel USB
(type-B) port.
| Computer System
Requirements |
Windows* |
Mac |
| OS |
XP (SP2 or more), Vista,
7, or 8 |
OSX 10.6.4
or later |
| Software |
Windows Media Player |
iTunes |
| USB |
USB 2.0 |
USB 2.0 |
Note:
*If you are using a Windows computer then you must download
a dedicated
USB driver from the Marantz website. Mac computers work without any
additional driver needed.
Compatible Audio Formats: The NA-11S1
supports the following
audio formats, sampling frequencies, and bit rates via its front-panel USB
(MSC/MTP) & rear-panel USB (Windows/Mac) ports.
|
Compatible Audio 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 |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
16-bit |
.wav |
|
MPEG-4 AAC |
32/44.1/48 kHz |
16-320 kbps |
.aac/.m4a/.mp4 |
| FLAC (Free
Lossless Audio Codec) |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz |
16/20/24-bit |
.flac |
| ALAC |
32/44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz |
N/A |
.m4a |
| DSD (USB type-B
port only) |
2.8224 MHz |
1-bit |
.dsd |
Note: Copyright-protected files cannot be played.
Convenience Features
Front-Panel Display Dimmer: The Marantz network audio player
features 4 display settings for the front-panel LCD window; 100%, 70%, 40%, and
Off.
Sleep Timer: This function allows you to automatically set
the power to standby after a predetermined amount of time has passed; set the
sleep timer up to 90 minutes in 10 minute increments.
Auto-Standby:
If there is not input signal or operation for 30
minutes, the Marantz network audio player will automatically go into Standby
mode.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote Control: The Marantz NA-11S1 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.
Marantz Remote App:
The Marantz Remote App (from
iTunes App Store or
Google Play) lets you control the Marantz network audio player using your
Apple iOS (4.3+) or Android (1.5+) device. The network audio player will need to
be connected to the same network as your Apple iOS or Android device. This
free-to-download app allows you to operate the network audio player using your
mobile device's touchscreen, giving you complete control over playback functions
& source selection. You can even search your network source's music libraries from
your Apple iOS or Android device.
Remote Connections:
The Marantz NA-11S1 is fitted with the following
custom remote inputs/outputs.
- Remote In/Out: These RCA input/output connectors allow
you to connect the NA-11S1
to a Marantz component equipped with remote
control (RC-5) terminals.
- Flasher In: This 3.5mm input is used to control the
NA-11S1
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.
