Marantz, known for their high-end stereo components, has just released the newest addition to their line-up. The Consolette by Marantz ($600) is a wireless speaker system that delivers audiophile grade music at a very reasonable price. The unit has built-in wifi and ethernet for network streaming. You can stream your music from your device using either a wired or wireless connection to your home network. Six Internet radio presets allow you to enjoy your favorite stations even when a streaming device is not available. Two BRM 2.6″ drivers and two 4.3″ woofers are driven by four amplifiers for a total of 150 watts.
Most audiophiles know the more rigid the speaker case, the less resonance you get, leading to a neutral sound that replicates the audio as the artist intended. The Master & Dynamic MA770 ($3600/pr) takes this concept all the way with a case that’s built from a hand finished concrete composite. But you need more than […]