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"The Next Must-Have Device for iPod Owners"

Bluetooth capability makes the Marantz IS301 one the most flexible iPod docking stations on the market. You gotta get one!

"It’s obvious the Marantz IS301 Wireless iPod Dock is going to be the next must-have device for iPod owners," reports Alexander Grundner at eHomeUpgrade.com.

The Winter 2009 issue of Australian Best Buys, Home Theatre magazine notes, "The IS301 is beautifully made, with the handset and dock looking fantastic... We had no issues with sound quality via Bluetooth; indeed, it compared well on an A-B with the same tracks coming direct from a Mac through an external DAC."

The Marantz IS301 system offers simple connection and wireless audio playback through a home entertainment system. It lets you access your familiar iPod interface to enjoy your favorite music through your home audio entertainment system. Because it offers both wireless and extended wired solutions, the system can be used to transmit both audio and video files to an expanded home entertainment system using the iPod interface as well.

Tabletop or On-Wall Placement

The IS301 consists of a slim lightweight handset that attaches to your iPod, as well as a stylish and compact base unit that’s designed for either tabletop or on-wall placement. An additional receiver unit provides advanced wired connection (CAT5-1/2 audio control, CAT5 - 2/2 video) to your home entertainment system, featuring Analog Audio L/R output, as well as Component Video, S-Video, and Composite Video outputs, making it easy to use the IS301 as an expansion device.

The RX unit also features both IR Flasher input and RS232C control for expandability, and it may be connected with any device that supports Bluetooth A2DP.

Complete Compatibility

In addition to using your television to display and navigate your iPod's music library, the IS301 also charges your iPod while you listen. The IS301 is compatible with iPod third generation (touch wheel), fourth generation (click wheel), iPod Photo, iPod Video, iPod Mini, and iPod Nano.

Complete Compatibility

You'll find lots of ways of using your IS301. Put the handset and base unit on a coffee table or nightstand, and use the iPod user interface for browsing. Or for wireless control, detach the handset from the base unit and use the iPod interface via a Bluetooth wireless connection. And these are just two ways to enjoy the IS301. You'll find plenty of applications on your own.

• Compatible with iPod 3rd generation (touch wheel), 4th generation (click wheel), iPod Photo, iPod Video, iPod Mini, and iPod Nano
• Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver for wireless streaming of Audio and Control
• Built-in On Screen Display for browsing iPod content on your TV
• Interconnection box for clean cabling
• Table Top or Wall Mount capable docking
• CBVS, S-Video, Component Video outputs for connection to virtually any AVR
• Dual Cat 5 Connection for hardwired applications, including video playback
• RC-5 Jack for controlling Marantz equipment
• RS-232C Terminal for iPod Control ( 3.5mm Mini Plug)
• IR flasher input
• Wireless Remote Control

• Power supply: 5 V DC from iPod accessory power supply
• Weight: 2.4 ozs
• External dimensions: 2-11/16" wide, 4-3/16" high, 1-3/1" deep
• Terminals: USB mini B

• Power supply: .8 V DC IN (from the dedicated AC adaptor)
• Weight: 8.1 ozs
• External dimensions: 4-7/8" wide, 14-7/8" high, 1-15/16" deep
• Terminal: RJ-45 x 2

• Power supply: 8 V DC IN (from the dedicated AC adaptor)
• Weight: 8.1 ozs.
• External dimensions: 7-9/16" wide, 2-3/8" high, 1-7/16" deep
• Terminals: S-Video x 1, composite video x 1, component video x 1, analog audio x 1, remote terminal x 1, RS-232C terminal x 1, RJ-45 x 2

"It's obvious the Marantz IS301 Wireless iPod Dock is going to be the next must-have device for iPod owners."

- Alexander Grundner, eHomeUpgrade.com.

"But one thing that has surprised me about many of the dock offerings I've seen is that they so often fail to take advantage of two of the iPod's greatest strengths: namely, its portability and terrific user interface. Happily, Marantz's IS301 Wireless Dock for iPod addresses both problems in an ergonomically satisfying way."

- Chris Martens, Playback, July 21, 2009

"Marantz's IS301 is extremely versatile in its design, as it can accommodate a variety of set-up configurations and iPods with ease. The IS301's design and functionality are a cut above the majority of iPod docks on the market. Sound quality was not compromised by either undocking the handset or utilizing wireless transmission between the base and receiver units."

- Brian Kahn, HomeTheaterReview.com, June 7, 2009

"The wireless option may work only for audio, but it is far more fun... Only the Extender needs to be near your hi-fi, delivering the audio output (and control signals, if required). The you can have the base unit anywhere within Bluetooth range (about 10 metres we found, even with a stud wall or two in the way), and can walk, dance, and prance around within that range holding the handset and iPod in your hand. This is not only excellent fun, and it gives you perfect control of track selection and menus, because you just use your iPod as normal."

"We had no issues with sound quality via Bluetooth; indeed, it compared well on an A-B with the same tracks coming direct from a Mac through an external DAC."

"The IS301 is beautifully made, with the handset and dock looking fantastic in remote operation on a study desk or lounge table."

- Australian Best Buys, Home Theatre magazine, The Winter 2009

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