It might be new AVR time

ROHfan
ROHfan Posts: 1,014
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So my Marantz is giving up the ghost, I think, so I'm starting to shop around. I think it's the HDMI board and that's gonna cost a lot and I can't justify spending more. Unless it's like a hundred bucks to fix. What kills me is that it sounds so good.

These are a few I'm looking at. I'd appreciate any input. My only real requirement is preouts.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/camb551rbla/cambridge-audio-azur-551r-7.1-channel-home-theater-receiver-black-sale-reduced-100/1.html#!more

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxv777bt/yamaha-rx-v777bt-7.2-channel-network-receiver-wi-fi/bluetooth/airplay/1.html

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/denavr3313ci/denon-avr-3313ci-7.2-networking-receiver-w/airplay-3d-4k-ready/1.html


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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    3 year warranty on the Cambridge is really nice.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    What Marantz did you have?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    For Yamaha, look for an Aventage, RX-A series.
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    I would avoid the RX-V Yamaha AVRs. For an extra $50 over what appears to be your $500 cap this would be worlds better.

    http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa2010bl/yamaha-rx-a2010-9.2-network-aventage-av-receiver/1.html
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,334
    Why not another Marantz?

    http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marsr6008/marantz-sr6008-7.2-networking-a/v-receiver-w/airplay/1.html
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    Rick88 wrote: »
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    What Marantz did you have?

    SR5008 is in his sig... :)

    Sorry I have all the signatures hidden to save screen real-estate lol....

    Thats a nice AVR. If nothing else maybe keep it for a 2 channel or Zone 2 setup. I agree the HDMI board being replaced would likely not be worth it, but if thats all thats out, I'd try to use it elsewhere since its got optical and coaxial inputs, pre-outs, 7.1 inputs, etc.

    If you've got an Oppo with a HDMI in and 7.1 out you could just use it like that for now, and then if needed for say a cable box, go HDMI into the TV and then optical out of it into the Marantz....
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    +1 for the Aventage series
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    You could step up to the SR7008. They're still being sold at Amazon cheap.

    http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-SR7008-9-2-Channel-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00CS4X8S2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453990005&sr=8-1&keywords=marantz+sr7008
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    Nightfall wrote: »
    I would avoid the RX-V Yamaha AVRs. For an extra $50 over what appears to be your $500 cap this would be worlds better.

    http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa2010bl/yamaha-rx-a2010-9.2-network-aventage-av-receiver/1.html

    Just put that in my wish list. Thanks for the suggestion. Suits my needs very well and I've heard nothing but good things about its sound.

    I don't want another Marantz. This is the second time its been in the shop. Problem is the hdmi board for it isn't even available anymore.

    So I'm looking to sell the Marantz. Someone could make use of it by bypassing hdmi. Will prob put it in the FS section later.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I just upgraded to an rx-a1010. Love it! Sounds really good (even without external amplification), love the yamaha DSPs, and its built like a tank. Mine was shipped in the original box with NO padding, and it survived completely unscathed. Plus I love that you can turn in on with your phone or tablet and control all the functions with the very nice app.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    Decision made!
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Decision made!
    Well then disregard the PM I just sent you... LOL

    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    polrbehr wrote: »
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Decision made!
    Well then disregard the PM I just sent you... LOL

    I didn't buy it yet. Will check my inbox when I get home
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    rooftop59 wrote: »
    I just upgraded to an rx-a1010. Love it! Sounds really good (even without external amplification), love the yamaha DSPs, and its built like a tank. Mine was shipped in the original box with NO padding, and it survived completely unscathed. Plus I love that you can turn in on with your phone or tablet and control all the functions with the very nice app.

    I have the same model...its pretty darn impressive.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    Nightfall wrote: »
    I would avoid the RX-V Yamaha AVRs. For an extra $50 over what appears to be your $500 cap this would be worlds better.

    http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa2010bl/yamaha-rx-a2010-9.2-network-aventage-av-receiver/1.html

    I hear what you're sayin' Nightfall, I still have my old RX-V 663 AVR that's been quite faithful to me, never a single problem. Have thought about eventually replacing it when it dies with a pre/pro unit. Mikey had a sweet little Marantz pre/pro he linked to the other day, but those Yamaha adventage AVR's are sweet too.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    So I have a line on an Emotiva Fusion 8100 on the cheap and I'm gonna take a look at it. I've read good things about it. Any opinions on that AVR?
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    IIRC that is a rebadged Sherbourn of sorts.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    Nightfall wrote: »
    IIRC that is a rebadged Sherbourn of sorts.

    I've read that somewhere. I'm just digging into it and so far it sounds amazing. So good that I may consider selling off the ole XPA-3 and Mapletree tube pre.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,465
    let me know if you do sell off the XPA-3.
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    mrloren wrote: »
    let me know if you do sell off the XPA-3.

    I plan to compare the receiver's on-board amplification to the XPA-3 this weekend. If I don't hear a noticeable difference I'll let you know.
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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