The Official Marantz AV7702MKII Thread!

[solarrdadd]

needing to replace my aging Onkyo 5507 pre-pro, wanting to have the ability to move into ATMOS/DTS:X as well as stepping up in quality overall, I wasn't thrilled with the latest pre-pro with those capabilities from Onkyo.

I was keeping my eye on the Marantz, not wanting to spend for their top of the line AV8802 just couldn't swing it or justify it in my apartment. however, this beast happened, the little brother to the AV8802.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you the AV7702MKII








I have this baby connected and calibrated into my system. I'm using XLR for the LCR & Sub with RCA for the other 8 channels. I have it connected with Cat6 to my gigabit hardwired system. I have 8 channels of RCA from my Oppo 105D going to it for audio as well as HDMI for digital video & audio. I have 2 amps connected to it, one 5 channel and one 7 channel. I also have the following connected via HDMI, HD-DVD, PS3, Xbox 360, AppleTV, HD Cable DVR and a HTPC.

so far, I can easily say that I've never owned a piece of gear of it's type so well made and performed so well. this is what it means to have high(er) end gear (to me! ). it's an upgrade that has changed the entirety of my system and all to the positive.

discrete separation of channels is incredible and Audyssey Multi EQ, XT32 has worked wonders on the quality of sound in my HT especially with how the sub now blends in even better than ever. there is a wide variety of connectivity built into this unit and yes, all the bells and whistles are included.

the crown jewel for me is the inclusion of ATMOS & DTS:X. my HT system is currently set up in a 7.1.4 configuration and let me tell you, it's changed my movie watching experience by a huge order of magnitude!

I would love to hear from other people who own this pre-amp on what they think of it, good or bad. I want to hear from people who are thinking about getting it but have questions they want answered from actual users; hopefully we can help get those questions answered.

I do want everyone to be civil, this is not a whipping thread. I have no problem if you hate Marantz or just this particular piece of their gear but be respectful and don't bring the thread down with post after post about how much you hate the brand or this pre-amp.

I want everyone to feel welcome here and have a great time. I open the thread up to your posts. I will post regularly about my experiences with this pre-amp.

so far, I can tell you, it's the best pre-amp or receiver or receiver used as a pre-amp I have ever had. I am looking to upgrade my bedroom from 5.1 to 5.1.2 and I'm already looking at a Marantz receiver solution for that. yes, I'm hooked!