Maybe controversial: Marantz AV7005 vs. Onkyo SC5508 Sound quality in stereo mode - Blu-ray Forum

Sapper · 01-03-2011, 01:24 PM

Maybe controversial: Marantz AV7005 vs. Onkyo SC5508 Sound quality in stereo mode

Hi all!

I have narrowed down my auditioning list to these two pre-amps.

How do the Marantz AV7005 and Onkyo SC5508 compare in terms of Sound quality specifically in stereo mode?

I know this will also differences to speakers especially but these two pre-amps both have similar pros and cons.

Currently I am looking at the Onkyo rather than the Marantz but some people who know own the Marantz have previously owned at least an Onkyo.

So constructive comments please

Fors* · 01-03-2011, 01:46 PM

I am not sure if anyone has had the opportunity to listen to both units, but I admit I will be watching this thread, as I too am curious to see what people think of these 2 units as compared to the other as best they can.

Hammie · 01-04-2011, 04:59 PM

I previously owned a Denon and now own the Onkyo.

I prefer the forward sound of the Onkyo paired with my Emotiva amps and B&W 800 Series speakers.

Like you said, others experiences may differ based on amplification and speaker models.

phansson · 01-04-2011, 05:30 PM

Sapper,

I have not listened to the SC5508 but I owned the Integra 9.8 for over 3 years. I upgraded to the 7005 about 2 months ago and have been extremely pleased. It tends to have a more "mellow" presentation and still excels over the 9.8 in the multichannel sound. The GUI isn't the best in the world and some of the setup is quirky, but I will NOT be getting rid of this processor for quite some time.

LordoftheRings · 01-05-2011, 06:45 PM

Marantz AV7005 HDMI 1.4 pre/pro review: @ http://www.areadvd.de/lm/AV_Hardware...tzav7005.shtml

tallnick · 01-06-2011, 07:59 AM

I too can't decide between the (in my case) Integra dhc-80.2 and the Marantz.

on paper it's clearly the integra/onkyo, but it seems no one on earth has heard both.

I too am going emotiva ampa (xpa-5 + xpa-2) and svs subs (sb12-sledge x 2).

I just can't seem to get past the lack of xt32 in the marantz.

please someone who's heard both pipe up!

01-03-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
Sapper Junior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:London - UK	Maybe controversial: Marantz AV7005 vs. Onkyo SC5508 Sound quality in stereo mode Maybe controversial: Marantz AV7005 vs. Onkyo SC5508 Sound quality in stereo mode Hi all! I have narrowed down my auditioning list to these two pre-amps. How do the Marantz AV7005 and Onkyo SC5508 compare in terms of Sound quality specifically in stereo mode? I know this will also differences to speakers especially but these two pre-amps both have similar pros and cons. Currently I am looking at the Onkyo rather than the Marantz but some people who know own the Marantz have previously owned at least an Onkyo. So constructive comments please

01-05-2011, 06:45 PM	#5
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Production Version & Variant Compared Prehydrolysis. Marantz AV7005 HDMI 1.4 pre/pro review: @ http://www.areadvd.de/lm/AV_Hardware...tzav7005.shtml

01-03-2011, 01:46 PM	#2
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I am not sure if anyone has had the opportunity to listen to both units, but I admit I will be watching this thread, as I too am curious to see what people think of these 2 units as compared to the other as best they can.

01-04-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I previously owned a Denon and now own the Onkyo. I prefer the forward sound of the Onkyo paired with my Emotiva amps and B&W 800 Series speakers. Like you said, others experiences may differ based on amplification and speaker models.

01-04-2011, 05:30 PM	#4
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sapper, I have not listened to the SC5508 but I owned the Integra 9.8 for over 3 years. I upgraded to the 7005 about 2 months ago and have been extremely pleased. It tends to have a more "mellow" presentation and still excels over the 9.8 in the multichannel sound. The GUI isn't the best in the world and some of the setup is quirky, but I will NOT be getting rid of this processor for quite some time.

01-06-2011, 07:59 AM	#6
tallnick New Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I too can't decide between the (in my case) Integra dhc-80.2 and the Marantz. on paper it's clearly the integra/onkyo, but it seems no one on earth has heard both. I too am going emotiva ampa (xpa-5 + xpa-2) and svs subs (sb12-sledge x 2). I just can't seem to get past the lack of xt32 in the marantz. please someone who's heard both pipe up!

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