wuzzzer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 It'll be interesting to see what it does up against the Onkyo. Almost anyone I've asked has said that the Marantz does much better with music and two channel performance than the Onkyo. I do listen to a lot of music so that is something very important to me. THX Select2 Certified HDMI (V1.2) Repeating: 4-In/1-Out Up-Conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480I/480P Converter Current Feedback Amplification 2nd Zone Audio/Video Output Audyssey Auto Calibration Dolby Virtual Speaker XM-Ready with Discrete IR Commands IR Flasher Input x2 DC Trigger Outputs New Shallower Chassis (<16”) 110W x7-Ch Discrete Amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 7, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 7, 2009 It'll be interesting to see what it does up against the Onkyo. Almost anyone I've asked has said that the Marantz does much better with music and two channel performance than the Onkyo. I too would love to hear your thoughts. I was never that impressed with my past two Onkyo receivers for 2ch listening. I've heard good things about Marantz. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 The seller said they'd ship it tomorrow and its being sent Priority Mail. I'm off Thursday so hopefully I'll get it by then and be able to do some good listening with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sounds like a great deal and an interesting shootout coming up for you. How do you like your current Onkyo? Have you compared it to anything before? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaChy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Reading through this forum, I've read a lot of praises about the marantz. I decided to get one as well. I'm going with the sr8002. I hope I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lylefan Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Both of ya'all will be very pleased with your Marantz receivers. I use their little brother SR-6001 in my living room system with some Anthony Gallo speakers and I like the features, build quality and sound quality better than my Denon 2808CI that is in my home theater... and the Denon was quite a bit more expensive than my SR-6001. I often think about switching the two around, however I just don't like to mess with reprogramming the remotes and re-arranging the IR connectors. The Marantz units will definately put a smile on your faces [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylomer12 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Nice score Wuzzer!! Your going to love the sweet sound of Marantz. You'll notice the "smoothness" right away. Great price too![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 I was really hoping to pick up an 8001 with its toroidal transformer and copper-plated chassis but after reading about the 7001 vs 8001 it sounds like there really wasn't much difference other than that. The previous owner had his set up just like I will so I know everything will work correctly (PS3 for blu-ray via HDMI for audio/video), etc. I've changed out my amplification several times with my Fortes. Back when I was strictly two channel I had a Harman/Kardon HK3480 integrated amp and also a Rotel RB-980BX amp with Rotel RSX-960 (I think) pre-amp. The H/K had a lot more musical quality that neither the Rotel nor the Onkyo have. The Onkyo is absolutely stunning for home theater but it is lacking in the two channel arena. There isn't much stereo separation at all when listening to CDs, the soundstage is very narrow. I'm hoping that the Marantz will give me the best of both worlds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaChy Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 the marantz has the exact capability i was looking for!!!! to be able to put A front speakers and B front speakers. I want to do 4 rf-83's and really beat up the room. this receiver is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaChy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I was really hoping to pick up an 8001 with its toroidal transformer and copper-plated chassis but after reading about the 7001 vs 8001 it sounds like there really wasn't much difference other than that. When I saw the 7001 on eBay today at a buy-it-now of $400 with free shipping and the 8% Microsoft cashback I couldn't hit the Commit to Buy button fast enough. The previous owner had his set up just like I will so I know everything will work correctly (PS3 for blu-ray via HDMI for audio/video), etc. I've changed out my amplification several times with my Fortes. Back when I was strictly two channel I had a Harman/Kardon HK3480 integrated amp and also a Rotel RB-980BX amp with Rotel RSX-960 (I think) pre-amp. The H/K had a lot more musical quality that neither the Rotel nor the Onkyo have. The Onkyo is absolutely stunning for home theater but it is lacking in the two channel arena. There isn't much stereo separation at all when listening to CDs, the soundstage is very narrow. I'm hoping that the Marantz will give me the best of both worlds. music is my main reason for getting it aswell. i want to be able to 2ch it when im not watchinng movies and ge that awesome crisp punch fromt the rf83s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2009 The Onkyo is absolutely stunning for home theater but it is lacking in the two channel arena. There isn't much stereo separation at all when listening to CDs, the soundstage is very narrow. That has been my experience with the Onkyo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It'll be interesting to see what it does up against the Onkyo. wuzzzer, cant wait to hear your feedback on the marantz, when i brought my denon i was deciding bettween the two, in the store they had a top end marantz playing 2ch through JAMO speakers and let me tell you it was amazing, there are so many HDMI ports in this one and also i have seen some marantz receivers with 2 HDMI outputs, what the??? does this one have that i cant really tell by this pic? and whats it for? SR7001 THX Select2 Surround Sound A/V Receiver$1399.99 still $1399.99 on their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2009 i have seen some marantz receivers with 2 HDMI outputs, what the??? does this one have that i cant really tell by this pic? and whats it for? The 7001 has 4in/1out. You can see the specs here. The Marantz 7002 has 4in/2out. There are probably a few reasons why you might need 2 outs, most people would not. In a dedicated theater room, you could have one HDMI out going to a plasma mounted on the wall for normal TV viewing. Then when it's movie time, drop down a motorized screen in front of the plasma and have the second HDMI going to the projector. In an ideal world, that's what I would have going on. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaChy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i have seen some marantz receivers with 2 HDMI outputs, what the??? does this one have that i cant really tell by this pic? and whats it for? The 7001 has 4in/1out. You can see the specs here. The Marantz 7002 has 4in/2out. There are probably a few reasons why you might need 2 outs, most people would not. In a dedicated theater room, you could have one HDMI out going to a plasma mounted on the wall for normal TV viewing. Then when it's movie time, drop down a motorized screen in front of the plasma and have the second HDMI going to the projector. In an ideal world, that's what I would have going on. LOL. the reason id have 2 is so i can watch the same thing in my workout room. ihave a dvr in the bed room and id need a second hdmi going to the work out room so i dont have to watch commercials. and my remote is the RF so it works through walls on 2.4 ghz channel. thank god for direct tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaChy Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i just bought the SR8002 for 1399 from 6ave. sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailz Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 In an ideal world, that's what I would have going on. LOL. haha, i would trick all my mates with the 40" plasma start the movie then say just kiddin, boom drop down that big 103" and watch their faces haha, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2009 i would trick all my mates with the 40" plasma start the movie then say just kiddin, boom drop down that big 103" and watch their faces haha, That would be funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 UPS tracking # shows it should arrive here Thursday which just happens to be my day off. [] [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted June 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sounds like it's going to be a fun day off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Got the receiver today. Seller packed it very well, thankfully. Looks to be 9/10 condition, very very nice. Has all the original accessories as far as power cable, Audyssey microphone, remote, manual, etc. Unfortunately my wife won't let me set it up right now because she's watching TV. She sure knows how to drive a guy nuts. [8o|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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