Marantz SR8002 7.1 Receiver Thread

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Maggot

Yea, I'm a little concerned and rather surprised about the fact that Marantz doesn't have something like an 8003/8004 AVR. Their other amps in the 5000/6000 series are underpowered even for me in my little room. I'm also looking at Denon as they seem to offer a much wider and newer selection of AVR's.

I was surprised too. When I started looking at Marantz, they were just about to unveil the SR6004. I was very surprised they hadn't updated the higher models since the SRX002 models. Nothing against Denon, but I decided to go with a Pioneer Elite SC-25. I'll be ordering it in about 3 weeks (still saving up). It's the ICE amps used in some of the Elites that really drew me to this line of receivers. You should check them out. Even if you still end up going with a Denon, IMO it's always a good idea to check out all the options out there before you buy to make sure you're getting what you want.

[-DLS-]

I just bought and SR8002 this summer... took one home to try out for 30 days and ended up keeping it. No problems and very happy with it so far. It's got all I need and is missing some stuff(Pro Logic IIz, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume and Bluetooth technology) that newer models have but nothing important to me. I wanted something with good power that had two HDMI outs in case I ever hook up a PJ. This receiver has everything that you mentioned with the power you need but then but so do may others. If a newer 800X model comes out they would probably add whatever the X004 models have added so it depends if you need all that or not.

[Maggot]

Yea, I'm looking at Denon too, which appears to have a greater, more updated range of AVR's at this date and time. The Denon 4310ci($2000) seems to be a nice unit. The Denon Link option(ver 4 now) it has also seems like a plus, but whether or not that's really effective at reducing jitter OR just a marketing ploy is something to look into. Anybody have experience with Denon Link? If I go the Denon route, I would probably also go with the DBP-4010UDCI(universal player which also has Denon Link v4). That would allow me to use a one player solution for DVD/Blu-ray/SACD/DVD-A.

Actually, in another option, I could keep my older 7.1/non-HDMI Marantz AVR and if I'm not mistaken, simply buy a new Blu-ray universal player like the upcoming Marantz UD-8004 OR the above mentioned Denon universal player and simply have them decode the audio and send it out via 7.1 analog to my old receiver, while sending the video via the players HDMI directly to the screen.

[SeanMF]

Originally Posted by fireman325

I was surprised too. When I started looking at Marantz, they were just about to unveil the SR6004. I was very surprised they hadn't updated the higher models since the SRX002 models. Nothing against Denon, but I decided to go with a Pioneer Elite SC-25. I'll be ordering it in about 3 weeks (still saving up). It's the ICE amps used in some of the Elites that really drew me to this line of receivers. You should check them out. Even if you still end up going with a Denon, IMO it's always a good idea to check out all the options out there before you buy to make sure you're getting what you want.

Why I sold my sr5003. The Pioneer Elite receivers just have a better overall feel and usage to them. The Marantz..while I like the look...just seemed lacking. The only Marantz I'd consider now is the pre/pro 8003. The price of that I can get couple Emotiva amps and a Pioneer Elite receiver with change left over. Nothing wrong with the 8002...if it does what you want...go for it.