Marantz/Carver/Polk

NE1410S
NE1410S Posts: 44
edited December 2011 in Electronics
Long time listener, first time caller.

Anyway, I am considering the purchase of the Marantz 6005 and am wondering how it may pair up with my Carver TFM-45 and my Polk Monitor 70's. I also have the CS1 center and some little Infinity surrounds and that currently runs through, sans the Carver, An older Onkyo (no pre-outs). Or if an alternative may come to mind, please don't hesitate. Typical use would be a 50/50 split between music/movies. Thanks for your time.
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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited December 2011
    Kind of confused here. A Carver TFM-45 will drive M70's beautifully, to eardrum explosion levels, but if you have no pre-outs, how do you run it? I'm not personally acquainted with any Marantz avrs, but some speak highly of them. I will say that the CS-2 center will match better with the M70, if you can swing the size.
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited December 2011
    I can't currently run the Carver. It is sitting right here next to me, feeling neglected, ready for action. I bought it from the BIL knowing I would not be able to fire it up until the receiver was upgraded.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited December 2011
    NE1410S wrote: »
    I can't currently run the Carver. It is sitting right here next to me, feeling neglected, ready for action. I bought it from the BIL knowing I would not be able to fire it up until the receiver was upgraded.

    Well thats depressing haha

    Heres hoping Santa brings you a new (to you) receiver to blow those speakers outta the water :)
    Home Theater Setup
    • Receiver - Onkyo TX-RZ1100
    • Mains - Polk RTi A9's
    • External Amps - Outlaw 2200 Monoblocks for L/R/C
    • Center - Polk CSiA6
    • Side Surrounds - Polk FXiA6's
    • Atmos - 4 Polk 80F/X RT's
    • Sub - SVS PC-4000
    • T.V. - LG OLED65C7P

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  • ibewbrother
    ibewbrother Posts: 186
    edited December 2011
    OK then... What is your budget for the avr? Do you like the Marantz for any particular reason? Any decent avr should be able to drive a center channel and surrounds pretty well for most anything. What you need to keep in mind is that for movies//tv the center is the most important channel. My Onkyo is rated 135wpc x7, but I don't think it would push much more than 80-90wpc driving 5 channels.
    The Carver will serve you well for the M70s, but keep an eye on the meters so you don't blow them up.

    By the way....Welcome to Cub Polk
    "Making life enjoyable through expensive electronics." BillD

    Pioneer Elite SC-57
    M70 series 2 mains
    CS2 center
    M40 surround
    M30 front height
    SVS PB 12 NSD

    Carver TFM-45 (mains)
    Carver A753x (center, surround)

    320GB PS3, 42" Panasonic G10,

    M60's as a Zone 2 off of the Pioneer in the living room

    R.I.P. Onkyo TX-NR807
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited December 2011
    I have not found much in the way of negative feedback on the 6005, It's in my price range(my better half doesn't know that yet), looks like it will do what I need it to do and then some and it looks pretty darn sweet. But, If there is something that would go with my gear better in the same price range(500-600) I would certainly give a look see. Oh ya... the Marantz also comes w/3 year warranty.
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited December 2011
    I have the SR5005 that I basically use as a pre/pro with my Parasound HCA 2205AT and I am extremely happy with it. I liked the smoother sound of the Marantz over the Pioneer Elites, Denons and Yamahas that I heard. Oh, and welcome to Club Polk!
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited December 2011
    I tried out the 6005 before I settled on my NAD. I thought the Marantz sounded great, had a huge number of features, and of course the 3-year warranty is nice. At $500 - $600 new there are a few good choices but the Marantz would certainly be one of them. I definitely agree with breal74 that the sound of the Marantz is smoother than some of the other choices (subjective opinion).
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited December 2011
    Just curious Marty913, what swayed your decision to go with the NAD? Better sounding(subjective of course) or better features?
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  • Marty913
    Marty913 Posts: 760
    edited December 2011
    I'm not really a "feature" type guy. I just pass through or bypass video processing and use a music server for streaming so the features weren't needed. I wanted the right sound and a good match for my Carver amp. I owned NAD back in the 80's and in fact powered my 2.3TL's with NAD (wife let the speakers go, I let the wife go). I was definitely looking for "that sound". I tried quite a few receivers as pre-pros and it came down to the NAD and Marantz. The Anthem MRX-300 wasn't out yet but it would have definitely made the list also. It also helped that NAD was replacing the T747 and the price was less than half of MSRP.
    Sony 60'' SXRD 1080p
    Amp = Carver AV-705THX 5-Channel
    Processor = NAD T747
    Panasonic BD35 Blu-Ray
    Main = SDA-1C Studio with RD0s, spikes, XO rebuild, rings, I/C upgrade
    Center=Polk CS10, Surround = Athena Dipoles, Sub= Boston 12HO
    Music/Video Streaming = Netgear NEO550
    TT = Audio Technica
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited December 2011
    I was just about ready to order and noticed ac4l jacked up the price on the 6005. CRAP
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited December 2011
    I decided to take a step back and ordered the SR5005. I sure am excited about the new piece and can't wait for the arrival.
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  • breal74
    breal74 Posts: 324
    edited December 2011
    I think that you will really like your choice. I am very happy with mine!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited December 2011
    NE1410S wrote: »
    I can't currently run the Carver. It is sitting right here next to me, feeling neglected, ready for action.

    Send all Carver gear that is feeling depressed or neglected my way!:wink::cheesygrin:

    I love those meters on the front. There is a coupler that Carver sold that will let you run the amp with your current receiver, but I don't remember what it was called. I would however suggest getting a better receiver if you can.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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