PLAYBACK 22: Marantz IS301 Wireless Dock for iPod

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Playing to the iPod’s Strengths

Playback Magazine - August 2009

July 21st, 2009 -- by Chris Martens
Source: Playback

A/V outputs: composite video, S-Video, component video, stereo analog audio
Other connections: USB port for syncing iPods to iTunes accounts on PCs or Macs, external control input for use with whole home control systems, remote control output for feeding control signals to compatible Marantz components.
Bluetooth compatibility: version 2.1+ EDR, supports A2DP profile and AVRCP profile
iPod compatibility: iPod Mini, iPod nano 1G/2G/3G/4G, iPod 4G 20GB/40GB, iPod 4G Photo 20GB/30GB/40GB/60GB, iPod 5G Video 30GB/60GB/80GB, iPod classic 80GB/120GB/160GB, and iPod touch 1G/2G.
Dimensions:

  • Handset (H x W x D): 4.187” x 2.687” x 1.187”
  • Base Unit (H x W x D): 1.937” x 4.875” (Diameter)
  • Extender (H x W X D): 2.375” x 7.562” x 1.437”

Weight:

  • Handset: 2.4 oz.
  • Base Unit: 8.1 oz.
  • Extender: 8.1 oz.

Warranty: Not specified.
Price: $300

 

Marantz
www.marantz.com 

Comments

Kirk (not verified) -- Thu, 07/23/2009 - 13:30

Digital out to a good DAC will give far better sound. As far as I know, the Wadia iTransport is still the only one that provides that ability. I sure wish the Wadia had an interface like this Marantz or the Marantz had the digital out ability.

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