Marantz SR7002 Receiver Thread

[Entertainment72]

What do you guys think? This is the receiver I plan to get in a week.

No Onkyo 805 or Yammy 1800..

Well guys, it looks like I won't get either apparently as this one has taken over all others:

Marantz SR7002 (SR8002 pictured but looks the same)






THX® Select2 Certified
110 Watts x 7 Channel All Discrete Amplifier Stage
Current Feedback Amplification
HDMI V1.3a Repeating/Switching: 4-In/2-Out
Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, dts-HD™ Master Audio
Deep Color, xvYCC and SACD Support by HDMI
Up-Conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480i/480p Converter
Dual Component Outputs
XM HD Surround by Neural THX® Technologies
M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXxpander) for Compressed Audio
Audyssey MultEQ
Direct-Set Volume, Tuner Preset and XM Preset Commands
RS-232C control and IR Flasher Input
x2 12V DC Trigger Outputs
2nd Zone Audio/Video Output
Stereo/Mono Switching for 2nd Zone
RC8001SR Main-Room & RC101M Multi-Room Remotes Included
<16” Shallower Chassis


• 32-Bit-DSP with THX Surround ex, DD-EX, DTS-ES, DTS96/24, CSII and DPL IIx
• Audio add-on unit for all compressed audio formats such as MP-3, WAV, AAC etc.
• New ral Surround, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker II
• Room Acoustic Calibration with EQ von Audyssey for the automatic loudspeaker configuration with microphone
• Four HDMI1.3-Eingänge for digital audio and video, including support of high depth of shade
• Two over remote maintenance or RS232 directly selectable HDMI1.3-Ausgänge
• First-class video conversion with line memory up to HDMI level
• Interlace progressive conversion for similar into HDMI converted video signals
• An independent zone for audio and video in several areas or from several sources
• RC101 for multi-space use or as simple remote maintenance for main area in the scope of supply contain
• Allocatable Surround bake loudspeaker for multi-space concept
• Loudspeaker C function for genuine Bi-Amping of the front channel with 5.1-Konzepten
• 192-kHz/24-Bit-D/A-Wandler for all channels
• Pure Direct mode and video out mode for best similar sound
• Clay/tone delay function for the synchronization of audio/video
• RS232c-Port, Flasher in haven and DC trigger for system integration
• Function for renaming from entrances to the adjustment at user demands
• RC8001SR - adaptive system remote maintenance with macro functions and background lighting
I can get just a bit ($100 or so) above $1000 but hey..

[Blaumann]

Yep, that looks like a nice receiver to get. I think my Marantz fp would be happy, if i got me one of those.

[Beta Man]

I have a Marantz.... very good choice for clean sound.

[Entertainment72]

$995 shipped..

[Woody]

cough*denon*cough.

[Entertainment72]

Originally Posted by Woody

cough*denon*cough.

I can get denon at BB with my business credit.. but I think it would cost much more for the same features.

[Pelican170]

You realize Marantz owns Denon right??

[blu master]

Yea that would be a very nice pickup

[Woody]

Originally Posted by Pelican170

You realize Marantz owns Denon right??

D&M Holdings. Yes, I am aware.

I was just funning with him.

[Entertainment72]

Marantz = Audi
Denon = VW

I'll take my Audi Marantz.. just play'n..

I seriously don't think I can find a Denon with camparable features for $995 shipped!

[dobyblue]

Not enough power for me, but it's an excellent receiver for sure.

Marantz don't make crap.

[Woody]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

I can get denon at BB with my business credit.. but I think it would cost much more for the same features.

I was just tongue-in-cheeking that it looks alot like a Denon.

Because I am sure there are many similarities.

[Pelican170]

I figured thats what it was, just figured id throw it out there. Very nice by the way, im jealous!

[Entertainment72]

I want silver so bad.. but my PS3 and other equipment is black.. ..cept for my comcastic hd-dvr box..

[dobyblue]

The Denon should be cheaper than the Marantz.

Marantz is the high end of the Denon products. That's why they have a $7000 SACD player which is stereo only.

[Entertainment72]

I'll do some searching, but as of yet I cannot find a comparable Denon for less..

[dobyblue]

The 2808 would be the comparable Denon model and its on sale in a few places for around $900.

The Marantz would be the better of the two in my opinion, although both are definitely great choices.

http://electronics.pricegrabber.com/...08CI/st=query/

[dobyblue]

To be perfectly honest, I think you'll be happier than a pig in poop with that Marantz.

I don't think I've ever met a Marantz owner who doesn't like the company anymore.

I have a few friends that have Marantz receivers that I've advised to wait for the Panasonic DMP-BD50 so they can get a good Blu-ray player with analog outputs as I know they will not upgrade their receivers and they aren't HDMI compatible.

[Entertainment72]

Off topic: Will the DMP-BD50 have 5.1 analog or 7.1?

I think I'll stick with the marantz regardless.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by Entertainment72

Off topic: Will the DMP-BD50 have 5.1 analog or 7.1?

I think I'll stick with the marantz regardless.

I'm pretty sure it is going to be 5.1, but I will ask.