Marrantz AV7005 (2010)

[Tom918]

Will a WiFi adaptor with USB connection work on the AV7005. This model has a LAN connection only.

 

[lovinthehd]

Some of the avrs from that time had such adaptors, does the manual mention that as an accessory/option? I have an Onkyo from that time that uses a specific Onkyo usb adaptor for wifi, and believe I saw reports that some generic adaptors were used successfully, too on those same Onkyo models.

 

[Tom918]

You are right that some products had their own internet adapters specific to the brand. It appears the AV7005 required a firmware upgrade for wireless access. I have been unable to see firmware connectivity. When I use an ethernet connection (by using a 100 ft. ethernet wire) I can access internet radio etc. but although firmware and upgrade is "on" I see nothing! This is why I am looking into WiFi wireless. But I have Roku, Google, and Amazon Fire to access streaming of just about anything it seems the AV7005 is the odd piece in my Home Theater set-up. I originally paid about 1600 dollars in 2010 to replace it with Marrantz or Anthem today would be in the 3000 dollar range. I suppose that is my actual dilemma. Thanks for your reply!!!

 

[lovinthehd]

That same old Onkyo I stopped using for wifi as I have devices connected that are easily used to stream thru (and the onboard apps are largely useless now due lack of updates from those services). Doubt that D&M still maintains firmware updates for such old gear (and the company has gone thru I think two owners since?). What do you want to stream directly to the avr vs your devices?

 

[Tom918]

I can stream more than I could ever watch. I think that my problem is my AV7005 is "out of date" and I cannot change anything without upgrading to a newer model. HDMI changes and so many other things.

 

[lovinthehd]

I can stream more than I could ever watch. I think that my problem is my AV7005 is "out of date" and I cannot change anything without upgrading to a newer model. HDMI changes and so many other things.

I mean why do you want to stream to the Marantz rather than just do it thru your other devices? A particular service you can't do thru the other devices?

 

[Tom918]

No I wanted to connect to Marrantz for firmware updates or upgrades via the internet.

 

[Tom918]

I need to buy a new pre/pro. They only last so long! Keeping it for ten years was overlong too many upgrades in sound and connectivity. You know its old if it does not have wireless WiFi