New Marantz Receiver! - Blu-ray Forum

Jodi · 07-05-2009, 01:34 PM

Thought I'd share this cool little AV receiver Marantz is coming out with in the near future. It's definitely for people like me that basically live in a bedroom (not a big room), and also for people like me that don't want to spend big bucks just yet since I am a grad student just starting on my M.S.
Well, enough about me .. here's the cool lil' Marantz!

Jodi

http://us.marantz.com/products/2926.asp#

ZIPPO · 07-05-2009, 01:46 PM

NICE find!

If this new receiver had pre-outs, I'd grab one & use as a pre-pro with a separate amp. Since it doesn't, I'll stick with my SR6003.

ZIPPO · 07-05-2009, 01:55 PM

Perfect size for a bed room! Just make sure to use efficient speakers.

Rob J in WNY · 07-05-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

NICE find!

If this new receiver had pre-outs, I'd grab one & use as a pre-pro with a separate amp. I'll stick with my SR6003.

Nice little receiver, but hopefully will sell for considerably less than $599 where it's sold, because at that level of spending, there are a few receivers which will compete with, or overtake, its feature-set.

There are no pre-outs on it so using as a pre-pro is not possible (based on the photos by the previous poster). A bit disappointing that Marantz couldn't figure binding post jacks for the surround-back speakers.

On the upside, if you are looking for a classy receiver which is small enough to work with most any TV stand or cabinet, or are setting up a bedroom or small apartment theater which doesn't have to play as loudly, this could be the one. There is most definitely a trend toward making BIG chassis for more powerful receivers these days, and they can be challening to fit!

ZIPPO · 07-05-2009, 02:19 PM

The good thing about Marantz is that they squeeze excellent performance into a shallow depth chasis(less than 16") & they don't run hot.

Jodi · 07-05-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Perfect size for a bed room! Just make sure to use efficient speakers.

Most likely will be going with a pair of Focal Chrous 705s (sub and center channel speaker also from Focal).

Jodi

serenity · 07-05-2009, 11:35 PM

Looks like they have discontinued the SR-4003 model for this model. Doesn't look like a bad deal. It sucks that it does not have pre-outs but they did give it the new HD codecs. The Marantz amp sections are always better than average which is plus.

It will definitely work for some people.

JJ · 07-05-2009, 11:39 PM

It's not about the feature set of the price point here, Rob. It's having Marantz sound at this price point.

Although I will admit the spring clips for the rears is a kooky decision!

Riff Magnum · 07-05-2009, 11:47 PM

Yeah, but for $599 i've seen the SR-5003. Much better receiver for the same price. What gives Marantz?

CasualKiller · 07-05-2009, 11:48 PM

I can see the logic in it, anyone buying this would probably be pressed for space and not have any use for a 6 + 7 th channel. This keeps the expense down but still leaves the option to at least make use of them.

CasualKiller · 07-05-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Yeah, but for $599 i've seen the SR-5003. Much better receiver for the same price. What gives Marantz?

This is obviously for places that a full size receiver would not be convenient in.

Riff Magnum · 07-06-2009, 12:07 AM

This analogy maybe a stretch, but here goes: Many sports franchises are faced with the draft day dilemma of using their pick for the athlete that best suits their club at that point in time, or simply taking the best pick available regardless of position, age, money, etc.
I think in drafts and in A/V you get the most out of your money, since who knows what the future holds. Tomorrow you might move into a new house with a 25x40 living room.

CasualKiller · 07-06-2009, 12:16 AM

You're still thinking full blown HT, there's a very large market out there for compact electronics. My old 5.1 Klipsch setup was all small 2 pound satellite speakers like the pic below and it went to a retired gentleman that was installing a 5.1 in his RV:

bigred7078 · 07-21-2009, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Yeah, but for $599 i've seen the SR-5003. Much better receiver for the same price. What gives Marantz?

seriously lol, i got my 6003 for $700...

but great small design for those that require it

got rice · 07-22-2009, 12:08 AM

This is a cool AVR for a den, office, dorm, or any other small application.

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Originally Posted by bigred7078

seriously lol, i got my 6003 for $700...

but great small design for those that require it

Yeah, but the 599.00 is MSRP and the 6003's MSRP is 999.00, so thats an unfair comparison.

Once this has been out as long as the 6003 then the price will drop to around 420.00.

07-05-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	New Marantz Receiver! Thought I'd share this cool little AV receiver Marantz is coming out with in the near future. It's definitely for people like me that basically live in a bedroom (not a big room), and also for people like me that don't want to spend big bucks just yet since I am a grad student just starting on my M.S. Well, enough about me .. here's the cool lil' Marantz! Jodi http://us.marantz.com/products/2926.asp#

07-05-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	NICE find! If this new receiver had pre-outs, I'd grab one & use as a pre-pro with a separate amp. Since it doesn't, I'll stick with my SR6003. Last edited by ZIPPO; 07-05-2009 at 02:10 PM.

07-05-2009, 01:55 PM	#3
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	Perfect size for a bed room! Just make sure to use efficient speakers. Last edited by ZIPPO; 07-05-2009 at 02:08 PM.

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ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	The good thing about Marantz is that they squeeze excellent performance into a shallow depth chasis(less than 16") & they don't run hot.

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serenity Member Member since:Jan 2009	Looks like they have discontinued the SR-4003 model for this model. Doesn't look like a bad deal. It sucks that it does not have pre-outs but they did give it the new HD codecs. The Marantz amp sections are always better than average which is plus. It will definitely work for some people.

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JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	It's not about the feature set of the price point here, Rob. It's having Marantz sound at this price point. Although I will admit the spring clips for the rears is a kooky decision!

07-05-2009, 11:47 PM	#9
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Yeah, but for $599 i've seen the SR-5003. Much better receiver for the same price. What gives Marantz?

07-05-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	I can see the logic in it, anyone buying this would probably be pressed for space and not have any use for a 6 + 7 th channel. This keeps the expense down but still leaves the option to at least make use of them.

07-06-2009, 12:07 AM	#12
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	This analogy maybe a stretch, but here goes: Many sports franchises are faced with the draft day dilemma of using their pick for the athlete that best suits their club at that point in time, or simply taking the best pick available regardless of position, age, money, etc. I think in drafts and in A/V you get the most out of your money, since who knows what the future holds. Tomorrow you might move into a new house with a 25x40 living room.

07-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#13
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	You're still thinking full blown HT, there's a very large market out there for compact electronics. My old 5.1 Klipsch setup was all small 2 pound satellite speakers like the pic below and it went to a retired gentleman that was installing a 5.1 in his RV:

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