Marantz SR7001 vs SR7002

[Footloose301]

I'm not sure how much of a big deal it is. But, I'm pretty much stuck between these two, unless you've got suggestions.

I have about $600 max to spend and was thinking about picking up a refurbished SR7001 for $549.99. Shall I hold out and save up for the 7002?

I want something with atleast 3 HDMI inputs. Check my sig to see the Blu-ray player and tv I've got.

Would be nice to decode DTS-HD Master Audio, but not sure how important that is to me at this time if I can get the 7001 for cheap. And since my Panasonic 10A and XBR3 aren't HDMIv 1.3 then I don't think the HDMIv1.3 on the 7002 is that big of a deal.

What do you guys think?

Or should I go with the Onkyo TX-SR705 for the same price?

[sandman6662]

LOL, I love yo'r choice's ,Mine was quite simaliar , & I went with this one. Save up the extra cash you wont be sorry .plus having the HDMI 1.3a will be nice down the road and you want have to upgarde for quite awhile..JMOP.

[red_5ive]

No offense to the Onkyo 705 which is a great unit, but I don't think it's even in the same class as the 7001 or the 7002, especially in 2 channel music. I'd stick with the 7001 for sure over the 705, but if you think you can hold out and save for the 7002 I'd definitely do that. Might as well get the latest audio codecs if you're going to front the $. The 7002 also has 4 hdmi in, and 2 out (useful if you have a projector and hdtv). And really, if your goal is sound quality then it should be no question, stick with the Marantz.

[Beta Man]

I have the 7001, and musically it's a great unit, as far as whether you should hold out for the 7002..... I don't know I guess..... depends how much of its use will be HT and how much will be music.... if you're anywhere near 50% music use, I'd pick up the 7001 at a bargain (where did you see that price on the 7001 Refurb? Online or local? )