Marantz RX101 Bluetooth Receiver / IR Extender

The RX101 is the definition of plug-n-play. Within a minute of connecting it to my Marantz NR1403, I was paired with my iPhone and streaming music. I didn't experience noise or interference that other reviewers mentioned. Audio was crisp and clean. It bears mentioning that the audio level of your blue-tooth device impacts the volume you need to set the receiver to. I maxed out audio on my iPad and kept the volume a bit lower on the receiver. Seems to work perfectly and fills my family room nicely.

Okay so was working great the first month and then suddenly the IR remote is having issues! Bluetooth still working fine but when I turn on the device and then after about 15 to 30 minutes the remote stops working. When I look at the device the red light continues to flicker. I am assuming the device is defective but I am past my return date :( So I called Marantz and there tech support seriously is like talking to a second grader. They don't listen to what you are saying and they keep making me repeat myself. I think they are looking at a computer screen for trouble shooting answers. Horrible service. Issues still has not been corrected!

great unit but it came with a bad cable and had to go purchase one from radio shack for $25-

I bought this as 'used' from Amazon at reduced price. Nevertheless still expensive for what it is and for what it does. It's hooked up to my Lenovo laptop from a Marantz M-CR603 CD Receiver and is mainly used with headphones. It's easy to get up and running - just buy a cheap USB Bluetooth dongle for the laptop, put the RX101 in line-of-sight and select Bluetooth device in your Audio preferences (I use Win 7) and you're away.. However, It comes with a long length of fairly thick and stiff cable which has a mind of it's own. If you want to mount the light and flimsy plastic unit next to your computer then you have to somehow do something with all that cable - not easy! Also, I found the connecting pin to the unit easily disconnects - again the cable. There is a slot at the back so you can mount the unit on a wall. But who really wants to do that? Bottom line, it works well and I'm pleased I've got it but it could be much better - definitely not up to Marantz standard.

If you have a compatible receiver, you probably want to pick this up to: a) extend the IR pickup (NR1602) which was pretty weak without it - now I can point the remote where I want to and don't have to angle around to hit the front - plenty of cord length to position it too. b) Blue Tooth support - sounds great from my PC directly into the AVR - on par with the PC's HDMI and Toslink outputs, so one less cable to have to hook up to my laptop - very convenient. More than pleased with it even though the price seemed bit high for what it is (1 star off for price). Amazon shipped it free and timely!

Excellent Bluetooth adapter! Very clear audio quality, simple hookup, and even extends the use of the remote control if your AVR is in a cabinet, and this is placed in a visible location. This mode can be disabled if not needed. Pairing was simple, and pairing with multiple devices works also. Range is similar to Bluetooth headsets, etc. It is a bit expensive perhaps, but I have purchased less expensive generic adapters, some of which are powered by USB. The less expensive ones introduced hum from the adapter, and had auto power off when not used for awhile, requiring you to walk over and turn it back on. This one has no such issues, as it is powered directly from the AVR and is always ready.

Great addition to my Marantz receiver. Easy to set up and works like it should. Audio streaming is clear and blasts through my speakers. A good purchase add on.

One word to describe the RX101-- AWESOME! Works great with my SR5005 and iPad. I highly suggest this piece to bring wireless music to your home theatre. Works well with iTunes, movie audio and Pandora through the iPad. If you have a iPad and Marantz compatible AVR you need this accessory.

Mode button was broken when received. Instructions are terrible. Returned to store.

Does what it made for

Very dissapointed. It worked for a few minutes but the connection between the Mini Din 9 pin cable and the receiver is loose and as a result the Bluetooth connection keeps interrupting.