Marantz AV 8003 or SR 6003 - Blu-ray Forum

PhooNami · 07-20-2009, 01:59 AM

Is there anyone here that have heard any sonic difference when using an SR 6003/5003 as a preamp compared to the AV 8003? I will be pairing it with a Rotel 1095 and B&W's CM' 9's, the receiver is 1k less than pre-amp and with just about the same features.Any thoughts or insight is appreciated!

PhooNami · 07-20-2009, 02:54 PM

Anyone?

naturephoto1 · 07-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Why not just get a Pre/Pro instead of a receiver if you know that it will be paired with the Rotel 1095. That would give you a 5.1 surround system. The Pre/Pro will have better performance and you will not get on the receiver replacement merry-go-round (replacing for the latest and greatest and paying for amps that you are not using) when you decide to replace it. The Pre/Pro will also offer greater flexibility for connections.

Rich

ZIPPO · 07-20-2009, 03:41 PM

The Marantz AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor has better performance than the Marantz SR6003 & SR5003 receivers. It has better parts and build. It's in a whole separate league than the Marantz receivers. They may look the same on the outside, but they're different under the hood. $1000 difference IDK?

PhooNami · 07-20-2009, 06:06 PM

Thanks for the 411...will be going the 8003 route then

bigred7078 · 07-20-2009, 09:33 PM

the 8003 is definately better than the 6003 and 5003. Enjoy it!

btf1980 · 07-20-2009, 11:45 PM

I have the AV8003 and B&W CM9 speakers. You won't be disappointed with it. The Rotel power amp is one of the biggest bargains there is.

A big benefit of the AV8003 is that it has balanced connections. The receivers do not. You can connect the 1095 power amp w/ XLR connections. Enjoy!

PhooNami · 07-21-2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btf1980

I have the AV8003 and B&W CM9 speakers. You won't be disappointed with it. The Rotel power amp is one of the biggest bargains there is.

A big benefit of the AV8003 is that it has balanced connections. The receivers do not. You can connect the 1095 power amp w/ XLR connections. Enjoy!

Been looking around Marantz's authorized dealers, btw you got some awesome lookin gear!

btf1980 · 07-22-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhooNami

Been looking around Marantz's authorized dealers, btw you got some awesome lookin gear!

Thanks.

07-20-2009, 01:59 AM	#1
PhooNami Member Member since:Mar 2009	Marantz AV 8003 or SR 6003 Is there anyone here that have heard any sonic difference when using an SR 6003/5003 as a preamp compared to the AV 8003? I will be pairing it with a Rotel 1095 and B&W's CM' 9's, the receiver is 1k less than pre-amp and with just about the same features.Any thoughts or insight is appreciated!

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07-20-2009, 02:54 PM	#2
PhooNami Member Member since:Mar 2009	Anyone?

07-20-2009, 03:10 PM	#3
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Why not just get a Pre/Pro instead of a receiver if you know that it will be paired with the Rotel 1095. That would give you a 5.1 surround system. The Pre/Pro will have better performance and you will not get on the receiver replacement merry-go-round (replacing for the latest and greatest and paying for amps that you are not using) when you decide to replace it. The Pre/Pro will also offer greater flexibility for connections. Rich

07-20-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
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 Marantz AV8003 Networking AV Preamp/Processor has better performance than the Marantz SR6003 & SR5003 receivers. It has better parts and build. It's in a whole separate league than the Marantz receivers. They may look the same on the outside, but they're different under the hood. $1000 difference IDK?

07-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
PhooNami Member Member since:Mar 2009	Thanks for the 411...will be going the 8003 route then

07-20-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
bigred7078 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Charlotte, NC Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:55 Trading Score:1	the 8003 is definately better than the 6003 and 5003. Enjoy it!

07-20-2009, 11:45 PM	#7
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	I have the AV8003 and B&W CM9 speakers. You won't be disappointed with it. The Rotel power amp is one of the biggest bargains there is. A big benefit of the AV8003 is that it has balanced connections. The receivers do not. You can connect the 1095 power amp w/ XLR connections. Enjoy!

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