My setup in the sound room is now as follows:
What I am experiencing is a little underwhelming as I am used to fairly loud listening levels and the MM7025 needs an input volume of 85% from the NA6006 to get even close to the levels my NAD 326BEE did at 25% volume level. The MM7025 has Balanced and Unbalanced inputs but the NA6006 only has unbalanced out.
What would you recommend? Do I get a DAC and use the digital out of the NA6006 and balanced out of a new DAC to the MM7025?
Would a better option be to get an integrated Marantz amp and repurpose the power amplifier to my HT where I have a Marantz 7011 running 9.2 off the AVR to run the main left and right channels leaving the AVR to power only the 6 surround speakers and the center speaker?
Mission 753 Specks
SpecificationsType: 2 way, 5 driver loudspeaker system[/size]
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20kHz
[/size]Recommended Amplifier: 35 to 150W
[/size]Crossover Frequency: 2100Hz
[/size]Impedance: 6Ω
[/size]Sensitivity: 90dB
[/size]Bass: 4 x 130mm paper
[/size]Tweeter: 1 x 26mm ferrofluid cooled
[/size]Enclosure: 34 litre, sealed with bass assist
[/size]Finish: real wood veneer
[/size]Dimensions: 875 x 208 x 315mm
[/size]Weight: 50kg
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[/size]NAD 326BEE Specks
? 50W x 2 Continuous Power into 4 ohms and 8 ohms ? 100W, 150W, 200W IHF Dynamic power into 8, 4 and 2 ohms, respectively ? PowerDriveTM circuit ? NAD SR 8 Full System Remote control ? Headphone socket ? Front panel Media Player (MP) input for attaching portable MP3 Player ? Relay Input Switching ? Holmgren Toroidal Power transformer ? 7 Line inputs, including two tape in/outs ? All discrete circuitry ? Short signal path from input to output ? All sockets Gold plated ? Tone controls defeat switch ? Main-amp input & pre-amp outputs ? Subwoofer (mono) Out ? Soft ClippingTM ? IR Input/Output ? 12 volt trigger out ? Detachable IEC Power Cable ? <1W Standby Power Consumption ? Free of lead and other environmentally dangerous substances
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[/size]Marantz MM7025 Specks
[/size][/size]Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm RMS)140 W / 170 W (6)Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm DIN)NoPower Output (8 / 4 Ohm IHF)NoBridged Power Output (8 Ohm RMS)NoFrequency response8 Hz-100 kHz (+-3 dB)Total Harmonic Distortion0.03% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)Damping Factor100Input Sensitivity: MMNoInput Sensitivity: MCNoSignal to Noise Ratio: MM/MCNoInput Sensitivity: High level1.2 V / 22 KInput Sensitivity: Balanced High level2.4 V / 30 KSignal to Noise Ratio: High level105 dB
Marantz NA6006 LINK
https://www.marantz.com/en-gb/product/network-audio-players/na6006
- Mac Mini 2012 Server with dual SSD Running Roon
- Marantz NA6006 as Roon Endpoint for all streaming including HEOS
- Marantz MM7025 taking analog signal from the NA6006 via variable out over RCA
- Mission 753 speakers and a Velodyne Sub (Small) for bass assist
What I am experiencing is a little underwhelming as I am used to fairly loud listening levels and the MM7025 needs an input volume of 85% from the NA6006 to get even close to the levels my NAD 326BEE did at 25% volume level. The MM7025 has Balanced and Unbalanced inputs but the NA6006 only has unbalanced out.
What would you recommend? Do I get a DAC and use the digital out of the NA6006 and balanced out of a new DAC to the MM7025?
Would a better option be to get an integrated Marantz amp and repurpose the power amplifier to my HT where I have a Marantz 7011 running 9.2 off the AVR to run the main left and right channels leaving the AVR to power only the 6 surround speakers and the center speaker?
Mission 753 Specks
SpecificationsType: 2 way, 5 driver loudspeaker system[/size]
Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20kHz
[/size]Recommended Amplifier: 35 to 150W
[/size]Crossover Frequency: 2100Hz
[/size]Impedance: 6Ω
[/size]Sensitivity: 90dB
[/size]Bass: 4 x 130mm paper
[/size]Tweeter: 1 x 26mm ferrofluid cooled
[/size]Enclosure: 34 litre, sealed with bass assist
[/size]Finish: real wood veneer
[/size]Dimensions: 875 x 208 x 315mm
[/size]Weight: 50kg
[/size]
[/size]NAD 326BEE Specks
? 50W x 2 Continuous Power into 4 ohms and 8 ohms ? 100W, 150W, 200W IHF Dynamic power into 8, 4 and 2 ohms, respectively ? PowerDriveTM circuit ? NAD SR 8 Full System Remote control ? Headphone socket ? Front panel Media Player (MP) input for attaching portable MP3 Player ? Relay Input Switching ? Holmgren Toroidal Power transformer ? 7 Line inputs, including two tape in/outs ? All discrete circuitry ? Short signal path from input to output ? All sockets Gold plated ? Tone controls defeat switch ? Main-amp input & pre-amp outputs ? Subwoofer (mono) Out ? Soft ClippingTM ? IR Input/Output ? 12 volt trigger out ? Detachable IEC Power Cable ? <1W Standby Power Consumption ? Free of lead and other environmentally dangerous substances
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[/size]Marantz MM7025 Specks
[/size][/size]Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm RMS)140 W / 170 W (6)Power Output (8 / 4 Ohm DIN)NoPower Output (8 / 4 Ohm IHF)NoBridged Power Output (8 Ohm RMS)NoFrequency response8 Hz-100 kHz (+-3 dB)Total Harmonic Distortion0.03% (20 Hz - 20 kHz)Damping Factor100Input Sensitivity: MMNoInput Sensitivity: MCNoSignal to Noise Ratio: MM/MCNoInput Sensitivity: High level1.2 V / 22 KInput Sensitivity: Balanced High level2.4 V / 30 KSignal to Noise Ratio: High level105 dB
Marantz NA6006 LINK
https://www.marantz.com/en-gb/product/network-audio-players/na6006
