I've got my Pro Plus connected to my Marantz PM7000N via RCA. Is there any way of getting the amp to power on if you start playing music on the Pro Plus? I also use Audirvana on a MAC and if I have the Marantz selected as the output, it will automatically power on if I play something from Audirvana. This doesn't work if I start playing something from the WIIM though.
Turning on Marantz amp with Pro Plus
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You may be able to turn the Marantz on/off by connecting the WiiM trigger-out to the Marantz remote control-in. However, I think you need to ask Marantz support.
You can not turn it on via RCA. However, for any digital input it will work.
Edit: Airplay, Upnp, etc will also turn it on if you start a stream (device has to be in Network stand by)
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Ah. So a 3.5mm to RCA cable plugged into the trigger socket on the WIIM and the remote in on the Marantz won't do it?
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That in out only works from another Marantz unit.
Ah. Fair enough.
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Get one of these.
AUDIOPHONICS Trigger 12V 230V Slave Power Supply Device
Right. Just for the sake of interest - why dont you use the digital inputs and hence the Marantz build in DAC? I have the same amp and it sounds fantastic...
I prefer the sound from the WIIM DAC. To my ears it has better vocal and instrument separation and a cleaner sound.
I remember seeing someone talk about that connection in another thread before. But could not be found.
You can use Alexa Voice Control and Routines to turn on Marantz at the same time WiiM start playing. However, such proposals are almost always rejected.
I get it. The Marantz jacks are for IR commands, not a 12V control line. If I correctly understand the functioning of Audiophonics trigger, it is basically a switched outlet. I don't think you can get the Marantz to turn on by simply applying AC Power to it.
I think what is needed here is a device that would take the 12V signal from the WiiM and convert it into and send the ON command via IR or the network to the Marantz.
I think what is needed here is a device that would take the 12V signal from the WiiM and convert it into and send the ON command via IR or the network to the Marantz.
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You are wrong again, the Audiophonics device is triggered by a 12v trigger from any device with 12v trigger output, then a relay lets 110 or 220 volts through from the connected power cord. If that doesn’t turn it on because of the design, is another problem.
No IR needed.
No IR needed.
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If it did there wasn't a problem.
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