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Crank It for Denon & Marantz

Crank It for Denon & Marantz

Responsive receiver control

131 ratings
32 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
Free

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Released
May 8, 2020
Updated
December 5, 2024

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Solodigitalis
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Control your Denon or Marantz receiver with precision and speed. Adjust volume, switch inputs, manage audio settings, and control playback for HEOS-enabled devices. Designed for quick and accurate adjustments.

✓Precise volume control
✓Input source switching
✓MultiEQ setting adjustment
✓Mute toggle
✓Zone 2 and main zone control
✓Playback controls (HEOS)
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What users say about Crank It for Denon & Marantz

Crank It for Denon & Marantz is a Music app rated 4.3/5 from 131 App Store ratings. What users like most: fast and efficient operation, simple and intuitive UI. Top complaints: cannot connect via WiFi, app stops finding Denon. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient operation
  • 👍Simple and intuitive UI
  • 🆓Free with no ads
  • ✅Works when official apps fail
  • ⚡Connects instantly
  • 💯Replaces official Denon/Marantz apps
  • 💡Volume presets are useful
  • ✨Haptic feedback appreciated
  • 🌙Dark mode available
  • 👍Open source

Negative things

  • 🐛Cannot connect via WiFi
  • 🐛App stops finding Denon
  • 🐛Does not support multizone
  • 🐛Does not connect on iPads
  • 🐛No zone control
  • 🐛App shows volume but not connecting
  • 🐛Airplay pauses when app launches
  • 🐛Won't reconnect after phone sleeps
  • 🐛App stopped working
  • 🐛Hangs indefinitely while connecting
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What's New in Crank It for Denon & Marantz

3.0.1

December 5, 2024

- NEW: HEOS-enabled receivers have new controls: play/pause, skip next, skip previous, album art - FIXED: discovery (finding receivers the first time) was broken by changes in newer iOS versions, now works. After allowing network access, hit "Search Again" - FIXED (3.0.1): a crash when hitting a discovery button

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User reviews

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Marantz SR7011

Unfortunately, I am unable to connect through my WIFI either by selecting the Marantz SR7011 that it will find or by manually keying in its IP manually. I get an error “Please try again
There was a problem issuing the command, please try again.”
Ttecumseh777

Works well

Fast and efficient. My Denon AVR has been clunky and inconsistent. This is the complete opposite. Thanks for building this!
EEug76

App suddenly cannot find my Denon

After years of working flawlessly, Crank It stopped finding and connecting to my Denon. I have resorted to manually inputting the IP address to connect. Any suggestions other than unplugging receiver (didn’t work) would be appreciated. Love this app!
MMd_needhelp

Best quick volume remote for Denon audio in 2024

Title says it all

It's free
Open source
No ads
Works great

Use it
IIOSgameplayer1078

Multizone?

App says it does multizone. Downloaded it. Doesn’t do multizone. Delete. 1 star.
MDMikey Danger
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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Unable to connect through WIFI

Bug

Error message: “Please try again There was a problem issuing the command, please try again.”

Bug

App suddenly cannot find Denon receiver

Bug

Does not do multizone

Bug

Doesn't connect on iPads

Bug

App shows volume but is still in connecting phase

Bug

Airplay music pauses when app launches

Bug

App won't reconnect to Marantz when phone goes to sleep

Bug

App completely stopped working

Bug

Hangs indefinitely while “connecting”

Bug

Stopped Airplay functionality (resolved by disabling audio)

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Requested Features

6 requests

Zone control for outside speakers

Feature

Widget or Siri command for quick actions (power on, change input)

Feature

Ability to set custom volume limits

Feature

Zone selection function

Feature

Audio output configuration function (stereo, Dolby, etc.)

Feature

iPad widget

Feature

FAQ

What does Crank It for Denon & Marantz do?

This app allows you to control compatible Denon and Marantz receivers. It offers precise volume adjustments, input source switching, audio setting modifications like MultiEQ, mute toggling, and zone control. For HEOS-enabled receivers, it also provides playback controls.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include highly responsive volume control via screen gestures or presets, the ability to switch between input sources, adjust MultiEQ settings, toggle mute, control both zone 2 and the main zone, and manage playback functions like play/pause and skip for HEOS-enabled devices.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, and its source code is publicly available on GitHub.

What kind of receivers are compatible with this app?

The app supports receivers made by Denon and Marantz that have an IP address and are listening on port 23. This generally includes receivers manufactured from approximately 2013 onwards.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include quickly adjusting the volume for precise sound levels, switching between different audio or video inputs (like TV, Blu-ray, or streaming services), turning off or on specific audio processing modes like Audyssey, and managing playback for music or media.