Audiophile Network Audio Player
Complete your digital audiophile collection with the Marantz NA6006 Network Audio Player. Stream music from Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and more, and listen to audio playback of DSD (2.8/5.6 Mhz), WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC and ALAC files. Download the HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to use your voice and Amazon Alexa to seamlessly control volume, play, pause or stop the music — “Just Ask.” Built with thorough design integrity and keeping the audiophile in mind, the NA6006 contains proprietary components and HDAM circuitry that minimize interference and support pure, musical audio with unparalleled quality.
Key Features
The Network Audio Player
Drawing on the successful framework of the NA6005, the NA6006 is built to exceed the requirements of the modern digital music connoisseur. Enjoy enhanced features like HEOS built-in for seamless music streaming, Marantz Musical Digital filtering (MMDF) technology, an upgraded digital to analog converter (DAC) to support high resolution audio (up to 192kHz/24 bit and DSD 5.6MHz), a new headphone gain control for better drive and a new, selectable variable output. Control the volume of the NA6006 Network Audio Player with the HEOS app for iOS and Android and play music via the front panel USB port.
HEOS Multi-room Streaming
Built-in HEOS technology lets you enjoy your favorite music in any room of your home for a wireless, whole-home audio experience. Play the same song in every room or select a different song for each connected room — the choice is yours. Enjoy music from Spotify, TuneIn, Sound Cloud, Tidal, Napster, Deezer or your local music file libraries. With additional HEOS components, like HEOS-capable speakers, play all your music in one room or many.
Support for Major Voice Control Agents
Enjoy effortless voice control and total flexibility from the leading voice agents. Speak commands with Amazon Alexa , Google Assistant, Apple Siri and high-end smart home automation, Josh.ai. Ask to play your favorite music, turn the volume up, skip to the next track, switch inputs and more. Switch between voice agents, or pick a favorite to use — the choice is yours. Functionality varies by voice agent.
Amazon Alexa Voice Control
Use your voice to stream your favorite music services to this HEOS-enabled device. Ask Alexa to play music from Pandora, Amazon Music and much more. Switch between inputs (Blu-ray, DVD, Media Player, etc.), turn volume up or down, pause, mute and play the next song — all with your voice.
To start streaming with Alexa voice commands, open the Alexa app and select “Skills.” Add HEOS Home Entertainment to enable. Then, go to Smart Home in the Alexa app menu and choose Devices and Discover or say “Alexa, discover my devices.”
With HEOS Home Entertainment and Alexa, you can stream to this product and any other HEOS-enabled device.
Google Assistant Voice Control
Ask your Google Home, Google app or other devices with Google Assistant built-in to control content across your listening environment. Start music in the HEOS app, then ask your Google Assistant to control volume, play, pause, skip tracks and more. ‘Works with the Google Assistant’ feature is always improving — further enhancements arrive in 2019.
AirPlay 2 + Apple Siri Voice Control
Stream audio from your favorite music services like Apple Music and Spotify or watch videos from services like Youtube and Netflix from any iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV and hear the audio perfectly synced to your speakers Airplay 2 sources.
Airplay 2 also supports multi-room audio – wirelessly stream content to multiple AirPlay 2 compatible devices simultaneously with improved audio buffering to ensure smooth audio playback. AirPlay 2 provides control and grouping of compatible audio devices within the Apple Music or Home app. Use Airplay 2 in-app or with your voice via Siri.
Josh.ai Smart Home Voice Automation
An elevated voice agent for the high-end smart home, Josh.ai offers flexible voice control for nearly any aspect of your day-to-day experience and entertainment environment. Use voice commands to control the thermostat, lights, home appliances, speakers, AVR and more. Josh.ai is installed by custom integrators and accessed through an app on your phone or tablet. Works with iOS and Android devices.
Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF)
The NA6006 features unique Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF), inspired by our audiophile reference class technology. This proprietary DSP technology lets you choose from two selectable, digital filter characteristics to precisely tailor the sound to your liking. Each algorithm handles those minute details of your music with care, transforming new media files for exceptional high-resolution audio playback.
Built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2 Capability
Advanced dual antenna transceiver system for robust streaming even in congested urban environments. Plus, Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility lets you listen to your favorite music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad and other iOS devices.
Audiophile D/A Conversion and Unique Marantz HDAM
Equipped with an audiophile-standard ESS9016 Sabre DAC with dual crystal clocks to ensure accurate handling of all digital signals. Included analog circuitry combined with acclaimed Marantz Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAMs) creates wide dynamic range and lower distortion. Built from separate components and optimized for exceptional sound quality, these miniature HDAMs are found in Marantz products up to the Reference Series players and amplifiers.
Variable Output Terminal
Provides a selectable fix or variable level connection output to connect directly to powered speakers, active speakers or a power amplifier direct input for digital source player/pre-amplifier use. Control volume with the remote handset or via compatible apps.
Headphone Gain Control
Gain factor features three different selections (+8dB, Default or -8dB), making it possible to seamlessly drive low- or high-impedance headphones.
Supports Wide Range of File Types, Including 2.8 and 5.6 MHz DSD
In addition to compatibility with conventional PCM audio tracks from digital audio sources such as CD, the NA6006 supports all major audio file types:
Audiophile Construction
Designed with the modern audiophile in mind, and crafted with strong materials that elevate audio quality. Achieves a solid foundation from dual layer chassis — plus, Individual circuit boards prevent mutual interference. Fully optimized to reproduce the best audio performance possible, the compact signal paths reduce distortion and improve sound. Multiple high-speed, high-current Schottky barrier diodes provide rapid recovery time and reverse current protection. Premium passive and active components, like audiophile-grade capacitors and precision-tight tolerance resistors amplify precision sound and audio quality.
Standalone D/A Converter Capability
Via the Optical digital input, use the NA6006 as an audiophile D/A converter when connected to a digital disc player or other digital audio source with an Optical digital output.
Standby Recharging System
Charge your smart devices with the USB port, even if the NA6006 is in standby. Once the device is fully charged, the NA6006 automatically enters a low-power standby mode for minimal power consumption (0.3 Watt).
Multiple Control Options
Control the NA6006 however you prefer. Use the supplied ergonomic remote control that’s compatible with Marantz Integrated Amplifiers, use the HEOS remote app on iOS or Android to control volume or download the HEOS Home Entertainment Skill to use voice commands via Amazon Alexa voice control. The rear panel includes remote control input and output ports for direct connection to a Marantz disc player, an infrared (IR) flasher input for connection to an external control device and an RJ-45 LAN port.
More Than 60 Years of Audiophile Heritage
Founded in 1953, Marantz has a long and rich history of designing audio components embraced by music lovers and critical listeners around the world. Because Music Matters, the NR1609 carries on our long tradition of delivering a best-in-class listening experience for music and cinema.
