The Official Marantz Receivers Thread

[Theil24]

I'm looking to upgrade my Pioneer receiver in the near future and it seems Marantz makes a good product with great features. I've heard good things about Marantz, especially that they have a warm sound. Is that true? Also, when watching a bluray, does the audio codec display on the front (ie. DTS HD Master, Dolby TruHD, etc)?
Thanks for the help!

[Theil24]

Originally Posted by Theil24

I'm looking to upgrade my Pioneer receiver in the near future and it seems Marantz makes a good product with great features. I've heard good things about Marantz, especially that they have a warm sound. Is that true? Also, when watching a bluray, does the audio codec display on the front (ie. DTS HD Master, Dolby TruHD, etc)?
Thanks for the help!

One more thing. Are the power ratings fairly accurate on the Marantz models? I know mine boasts 110 watts per channel but its actually much less when 5 or 7 speakers are running.

[landgraftj]

Looking at picking up the SR5005 soon. Noticed that the SR6005 displays the speakers in use on the lcd display (i.e. LFE, CEN, LF, RF, RS, LS) but did not see that on the 5005...anyone with the 5005 confirm this? I'd like to know if the DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD shows up on the 5005 lcd as well...

[sandman6662]

Originally Posted by landgraftj

Looking at picking up the SR5005 soon. Noticed that the SR6005 displays the speakers in use on the lcd display (i.e. LFE, CEN, LF, RF, RS, LS) but did not see that on the 5005...anyone with the 5005 confirm this? I'd like to know if the DTS Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD shows up on the 5005 lcd as well...

I just intalled a SR 5005 for a buddy , I do see in the display area for the DTS ma & D-hd to, but belive it or not I'm still having trouble getting it to decode them, not sure what is wrong, but it always wants to go to Multi channel for the surround.. As for the speakers , all I see is front A/b in the display area. Now in the menu you can see what spekaers are being used,, I have been a marantz fan for along time,, but with the new seriers , I really think the menu sucks,, I have been reading the book over & over, half it is stupid.. Or Maybe I just am,, good luck. My self I'm glad I have the SR-7002 ,, this is alot easier to wrok with ,, If you get one LMK so you can help me,,LOL

[landgraftj]

The place I ordered it from is currently out of stock but I should have mine sometime next week. I'll get it setup and hopefully we can help each other with any problems!

Originally Posted by sandman6662

I just intalled a SR 5005 for a buddy , I do see in the display area for the DTS ma & D-hd to, but belive it or not I'm still having trouble getting it to decode them, not sure what is wrong, but it always wants to go to Multi channel for the surround.. As for the speakers , all I see is front A/b in the display area. Now in the menu you can see what spekaers are being used,, I have been a marantz fan for along time,, but with the new seriers , I really think the menu sucks,, I have been reading the book over & over, half it is stupid.. Or Maybe I just am,, good luck. My self I'm glad I have the SR-7002 ,, this is alot easier to wrok with ,, If you get one LMK so you can help me,,LOL

[GunZenBomZ]

Thought I'd update my main kit info.

DNP SuperNova One 72" (16:9)
Brightvision Projector Screen 136" (16:9)
JVC DLA-HD1 1080p D-ILA Projector
Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800 37" LCD TV (FullHD) + Freeview
Marantz SR9600 THX Ultra II Surround Receiver
Marantz DV9600 Progressive Scan DVD/SACD-Player
Marantz DH9500 Hard-Disc Music Server
Marantz VS3002 HDMI Switcher
Marantz RC9500 Colour Remote Control
Crystalio 2 VPS3800 Pro - Scaler & Media-Player
Humax Foxsat-HDR Freesat+ 320GB HD (Twin Tuner HD Recorder)
Pixel Magic MB100 Media-Player
Sony PS3 80gb Bluray-Player
Jamo D7PEX 7.2 THX Ultra II Concert Series
APC Smart-UPS RT3000VA

[landgraftj]

Got my 5005 last night and set it up this morning and so far, so good. Sounds great when using the cable box, PS3, XBOX360, and bluray player!

[sandman6662]

Originally Posted by landgraftj

Got my 5005 last night and set it up this morning and so far, so good. Sounds great when using the cable box, PS3, XBOX360, and bluray player!

Thats great news man ,, So what do you really think of the SR-5005?

I myself am a little let down ,, After running the SR-7002 and looking at upgrading to a SR-8002 ,, this is like apples vs oranges.. to my ,, I like the old look and I really think the build quality is so miuch better, that the new stuff..

[Eagle_23]

Will the 6005 work with a harmony one remote? Or do I need an rf adapter?

[landgraftj]

Originally Posted by sandman6662

Thats great news man ,, So what do you really think of the SR-5005?

I myself am a little let down ,, After running the SR-7002 and looking at upgrading to a SR-8002 ,, this is like apples vs oranges.. to my ,, I like the old look and I really think the build quality is so miuch better, that the new stuff..

Since this is in the basement and replacing an old Pio Elite VSX41 I can't complain about the 5005. Its nice to finally hear things coming out of all my speakers the way they should! Setup was a breeze too. and for the price I paid I couldn't go wrong with this purchase.

[shiseido]

hi, ive boughtt an "old" sr8002 wich has the V3.39 firmware, this one is ok because the dts problems?? thanks

[-DLS-]

Originally Posted by shiseido

hi, ive boughtt an "old" sr8002 wich has the V3.39 firmware, this one is ok because the dts problems?? thanks

From what I know that is the latest FW. You should have no problems congrats and enjoy I love my 8002!

[shiseido]

i hope so, im having some problems with my sony da2400es and ive sold my exposure stereo so i was searching a 2 in 1, a good receiver good in stereo. i have another question, does it do a 1080p 24p passtrough? i dont need any upconversions but ima sending a signal from a sony bdps360 by the marantz to a epson 3500 (8100 in usa) and in the manual it doenst say nothing about the 1080p and 24p....

[sandman6662]

Originally Posted by shiseido

i hope so, im having some problems with my sony da2400es and ive sold my exposure stereo so i was searching a 2 in 1, a good receiver good in stereo. i have another question, does it do a 1080p 24p passtrough? i dont need any upconversions but ima sending a signal from a sony bdps360 by the marantz to a epson 3500 (8100 in usa) and in the manual it doenst say nothing about the 1080p and 24p....

I pretty sure the SR-8002 & the SR-7002 both pass the 1080P 24p.. As I have the SR-7002 and it works on mine, I'm using the Marantz BD-8002 player , which is quite high end, when I bought it it was $ 2,000 thats how I have it set up and the picture is amazing,,, Congrats on your new 8002 ,, enjoy ..

[Eagle_23]

Just got a 6005 yesterday and it absolutely rocks. Huge upgrade over the Onkyo 606.

[Peteara]

Hey guys, I've got a defective SR6003 that I need to get taken care of under warranty. I bought it about 6 months ago from Accessories4less, refurbished. Has anyone here had experience with support from either Marantz or Accessories4less? I'm wondering who I should contact first. Thanks!

[ppr]

Hi

I have a Sony BDP-570 with a SR7005. I am using these with a Panasonic projector AX200. When I connect the projector directly with HDMI to the Sony, the video is fine. But when the Sony is connected to the receiver and the projector is getting the HDMI out from the receiver, the video drops every few minutes. The audio continues but not the video. This is only a problem with the Bluray player and not with any other source. It happens even when a disc is not playing and I am browsing the menu options on the BluRay. Any idea why?


Thanks

ppr

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by Theil24

I'm looking to upgrade my Pioneer receiver in the near future and it seems Marantz makes a good product with great features. I've heard good things about Marantz, especially that they have a warm sound. Is that true? Also, when watching a bluray, does the audio codec display on the front (ie. DTS HD Master, Dolby TruHD, etc)?
Thanks for the help!

I find my decade old AV9000 sounds much better for music than my brand new Pioneer. But unfortunately it doesn't recognize DTS-HD or SACD

[shiseido]

well, received yesterday the amp (refurbished one) but it came with out the rc8001 remote!!! and i cant use the other remote it came with it, because per ex if i pree menu it doenst appear nothing and its awfull to configure the amp without the main remote!
damn....

[sandman6662]

Originally Posted by shiseido

well, received yesterday the amp (refurbished one) but it came with out the rc8001 remote!!! and i cant use the other remote it came with it, because per ex if i pree menu it doenst appear nothing and its awfull to configure the amp without the main remote!
damn....

Hey just go on e-bay and buy one , or also the Marantz website has them for sale,,try that ,, hope it helps..