Does the Airplay feature require you to purchase the $99 Apple Airplay unit?
240929
Any product you see claiming to have Airplay would have it built-in, not requiring purchase of an Apple product. If it didn't it's blatant false advertising. This is a great receiver.
240930
No you will not need to purchase any additional add ons Airplay is built in simply select airplay from the NET options on the receiver
2128930
Sorry,I'm not good at English but I'll try my best to answer your questions.Please explain what "Are they sorted"means to me.There were not any problems with AirPlay when I used it but you should upgrad the software.
428328
Yes, you can. I have two of these units on my Airplay set up, one in the living room and one on my back porch. I also have my Apple TV on the same network. They work great for me. The wireless receiver range on these units is somewhat limited. My house is large, so I use wireless extenders for proper network signal strength (Netgear sells units for &lt;$50).
2128928
The Airplay issue is a matter of degree. My iTunes and Airfoil do not always connect on the first try. But it is always a quick and easy fix. The issue wasn 't enough to dissuade me from buying a second A5 as a gift.
164993
I would not purchase if you need AirPlay. I have spent over two hrs. with tech support. Updated firmware only to find out that the chip in the device is two generations outdated. Apple changed its standard and this device does not meet it. Very good sound, and a great price. If you need Air Play if my work in your environment, but save the packaging and be prepared to return it. Sorry.
2165170
Yes. AirPlay is supported by early 2011 models and later. This is a late 2011 model.
245512
I believe this is a feature of Airplay that you would be able to do as long as all of the units are connected to the same wireless network as the source device. You could also get an aux splitter to go to multiple units from one device if you are using corded but that seems like a real hassle and eyesore. You may be able to find more cost effective solutions like a multiple-room wireless receiver
425704
I finally went Apple TV instead.. found great deals in their refurb selection. Does all the internet radio stuff (albeit fewer stations, but it's got my faves.. npr, WMVY, etc), as well as stream my iTunes library, music, podcasts, tv shows, movies... works with air tunes & remote speakers.. basically more features for cheaper price.
1444224
Yes, it's working fine for me. Google "spotify OSX airplay" and you will get to the Spotify support page detailing how to do it
2156593
Airplay is now included; you just have to download the latest software from Marantz.
428332
Yes, you can. I have two of these units on my Airplay set up, one in the living room and one on my back porch. I also have my Apple TV on the same network. They work great for me. The wireless receiver range on these units is somewhat limited. My house is large, so I use wireless extenders for proper network signal strength (Netgear sells units for <$50).
480717
You'll need an adaptor to plug it directly into the unit, but airplay works so I've never had to plug mine in.
529625
Yes. There is a product called AirFoil. It allows you to stream to any airplay device with no problem. I have 3 of these speakers and can play to them all in sync from my windows 7 pc.
2023147
It does not have Apple' AirPlay. So either connect via Ethernet or USB or get an Apple TV, which is $100.
1381869
Absolutely not It's a simple device with RCA connection only, and poor, proprietary wireless connectivity as I said before. It is meant to be the substitute for Airplay on a non-apple device. Hook it up to your receiver.
1805839
NO the unit does not stream wirelessly, and so it is a misnomer to say it has airplay. You have to have a wired internet cable connected to your network in order to be able to stream music. A regretful purchase. I tried to hook up an older airport, but the version of airport I had did not support having it function as a bridge with ethernet cable to the Harmon Kardon, so I had to go through the hassle of installing an ethernet cable.
1166334
No. This is a WIFI connected device and it requires an appliance that uses apple Airplay or a DLNA enabled device. I have only used these on Airplay.