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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# THIS IS AI-GENERATED, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
+# Simple script to turn on, set volume and source when Plexamp starts playing using Marantz API. Tested on a Marantz M-CR510.
+# To be run on same machine that outputs audio (where Plexamp Headless is installed)
+import glob
+import time
+import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
+
+import requests
+
+# ================= CONFIG =================
+RECEIVER_IP = "10.X.X.X"
+INPUT_PLAYING = "SIAUXD"
+INPUT_FALLBACK = "SISERVER"  # optional fallback input when music stops
+FALLBACK_BEHAVIOR = "nothing"  # "standby" or "input" or "nothing"
+CHECK_INTERVAL = 5  # seconds between ALSA checks
+POWER_ON_TIMEOUT = 5  # seconds for power-on request
+SOURCE_SWITCH_DELAY = 10  # seconds to wait after power-on before switching input
+# Denon volume range
+VOL_MIN_DB = -79.5
+VOL_MAX_DB = 18.0
+
+
+# ==========================================
+
+def parse_status(file_path):
+    """Parse ALSA PCM state."""
+    try:
+        with open(file_path, "r") as f:
+            content = f.read()
+        if "RUNNING" in content:
+            return "playing"
+        elif "PREPARED" in content:
+            return "paused"
+        elif "closed" in content:
+            return "off"
+    except Exception:
+        return None
+    return None
+
+
+def get_audio_state():
+    """Return overall audio state based on ALSA status."""
+    states = []
+    for f in glob.glob("/proc/asound/card*/pcm*/sub*/status"):
+        state = parse_status(f)
+        if state:
+            states.append(state)
+    if "playing" in states:
+        return "playing"
+    if "paused" in states:
+        return "paused"
+    return "off"
+
+
+def is_receiver_on():
+    """Check if Marantz is powered on via /formMainZone_MainZoneXml.xml."""
+    try:
+        r = requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formMainZone_MainZoneXml.xml", timeout=5)
+        r.raise_for_status()
+        root = ET.fromstring(r.text)
+        power_node = root.find(".//Power/value")
+        if power_node is not None:
+            power_state = power_node.text.strip().upper()
+            print(f"Receiver power state: {power_state}")
+            return power_state != "STANDBY"
+    except Exception as e:
+        print("⚠️ Error checking receiver power:", e)
+    return False
+
+
+def set_volume(decimal_volume: float):
+    """
+    Set Denon volume.
+    decimal_volume: 0.0 = min, 1.0 = max
+    """
+    decimal_volume = max(0.0, min(1.0, decimal_volume))
+    denon_db = decimal_volume * (VOL_MAX_DB - VOL_MIN_DB) + VOL_MIN_DB
+    try:
+        print(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppVolume.xml?1+{denon_db:.0f}")
+        requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppVolume.xml?1+{denon_db:.0f}", timeout=5)
+        print(f"➡️ Volume set to {denon_db:.2f} dB ({decimal_volume * 100:.0f}%)")
+    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+        print("⚠️ Error setting volume:", e)
+
+
+def marantz_power_on():
+    if not is_receiver_on():
+        try:
+            requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppPower.xml?1+PowerOn", timeout=POWER_ON_TIMEOUT)
+            print("➡️ Power on request sent")
+            time.sleep(SOURCE_SWITCH_DELAY)
+        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+            print("⚠️ Error powering on:", e)
+    # Always switch input after ensuring receiver is on
+    try:
+        requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppInputSelect.xml?{INPUT_PLAYING}", timeout=5)
+        print(f"➡️ Input switched to {INPUT_PLAYING}")
+    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+        print("⚠️ Error switching input:", e)
+
+
+def marantz_power_off():
+    try:
+        requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppPower.xml?1+PowerStandby", timeout=5)
+        print("➡️ Power standby request sent")
+    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+        print("⚠️ Error sending power off:", e)
+
+
+def marantz_fallback_input():
+    try:
+        requests.get(f"http://{RECEIVER_IP}/goform/formiPhoneAppInputSelect.xml?{INPUT_FALLBACK}", timeout=5)
+        print(f"➡️ Input switched to fallback {INPUT_FALLBACK}")
+    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
+        print("⚠️ Error switching to fallback input:", e)
+
+
+def main():
+    last_state = None
+    while True:
+        state = get_audio_state()
+        if state != last_state:
+            print(f"🔄 State changed: {last_state} -> {state}")
+            if state == "playing":
+                marantz_power_on()
+                set_volume(0.35)
+            elif state == "off":
+                set_volume(0.1)
+                if FALLBACK_BEHAVIOR == "standby":
+                    marantz_power_off()
+                elif FALLBACK_BEHAVIOR == "input":
+                    marantz_fallback_input()
+            # paused -> do nothing
+            last_state = state
+        time.sleep(CHECK_INTERVAL)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()