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cantzme78
cantzme78 Posts: 58
edited March 2008 in Electronics
I just recently bought the Marantz 7002 and wanted to hear other people's opinion on it. As Marantz is a fairly unknown brand to me. I bought because of the deal that I got on it and the good words that I have heard about the company. Any comments?
There are two types of people in the world, The Ones that do, and the ones that wish they had! What are you?


MARANTZ 7002
RTi8'S
CSi A6
FXi A4'S
HSU VTF 3 - MK3 (IT'S HERE)
PANASONIC 50 IN PLASMA
PANASONIC DMP-BD30
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2008
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    congrats.. did you hook it up yet? What did the Marantz replace? Seems not many folks buy Marantz anymore. not sure why... but they are pretty beefy and great looking receivers.

    let us know how it sounds once you have it up and running. :)
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited March 2008
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    Marantz is nothing to be ashamed of, by far. Excellent recievers. Marantz went kinda mainstream (but so did everyone), but the quality is still there. When I was looking for an AVR it was between Marantz and HK. I went with HK, becuase, well.. I'm a fanboy.

    But I realy like the brushed metal look of the Marantz, and they are one of the few manufacturs out there , that stay true to the testing.
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  • cantzme78
    cantzme78 Posts: 58
    edited March 2008
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    I have not gotten it hooked up yet, I will tonight! It replaced a Pioneer 94. I just wasn't happy with it. I will let you know how this thing plays!!
    There are two types of people in the world, The Ones that do, and the ones that wish they had! What are you?


    MARANTZ 7002
    RTi8'S
    CSi A6
    FXi A4'S
    HSU VTF 3 - MK3 (IT'S HERE)
    PANASONIC 50 IN PLASMA
    PANASONIC DMP-BD30
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  • howie777
    howie777 Posts: 357
    edited March 2008
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    I own a Marantz 8200 and I love it! Its a great receiver in my opinion, and it pushes my speakers with ease.
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    I absolutely love all my Marantz stuff.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    FYI you cannot play SACD through the HDMI out on the DV7001, not sure if it's the same for the 7002.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • Jeff1
    Jeff1 Posts: 34
    edited March 2008
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    Let me know how it powers your speakers, mine are similar. I have rti8's,csi5 and rti4's in a 5.1 setup, and my sr7002 will be here Monday. I chose the 7002 over the 8002 thinking I would add an amp eventually anyway.
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  • cantzme78
    cantzme78 Posts: 58
    edited March 2008
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    Well got everything hooked up and powered on last night and my intial thoughts are outstanding. Set-up was a breeze! I was able to watch just about half of Live Free and Die Hard before I had to crash but during the movie everything was coming across warm and vibrant! Great just Great!! As soon as I get home from work today I am going to continue tweking and will write more later.
    There are two types of people in the world, The Ones that do, and the ones that wish they had! What are you?


    MARANTZ 7002
    RTi8'S
    CSi A6
    FXi A4'S
    HSU VTF 3 - MK3 (IT'S HERE)
    PANASONIC 50 IN PLASMA
    PANASONIC DMP-BD30
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2008
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    Marantz is a very respectable company. As most know they are a part of D&M holdings which consists of Denon, Marantz, McIntosh and a few other brands. In regards to receivers...buying a Marantz vs. a Denon is kinda like buying a Lexus vs. a Toyota. Very similar quality, but the Marantz will have a few more features, and be a little more refined. Marantz seems to have a stronger focus on audio, as they offer a respectable line of hi-fi equipment including a re-badged Clearaudio Turntable, whereas Denon seems to be a little more video oriented with their Hi-end DVD players.

    You've got a really good receiver there. Enjoy it!
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,339
    edited March 2008
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    I own a Marantz DVDplayer whiched is used as a CDP, and I own 2 MA700 monoblocks...great gear !
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited March 2008
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    I use my Marantz 8001 to control two zones with my home theater being powered by the Sunfire. The Marantz can seamlessly drive both zones with multiple sources (or the same source) both audio and video with ease. Great choice guys!
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2008
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    cool cantzme78 that you are happy with the new receiver.

    congrats and enjoy.
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    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • VXR8
    VXR8 Posts: 291
    edited March 2008
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    Until this morning, I had a Marantz SR-8001 that I was very happy with, until it made a "popping" sound and switched off. The stand by light started flashing rapidly and then there was a "burning smell" coming from it. It is only 5 months old, we were listening to the radio and the RTi10s were getting their feed from the Rotel RB-991, so even the internal amplifiers on the SR-8001 were not in operation.

    I love Marantz equipment and believe this unit was a "Friday" build, because when we first received it, it was going into "Protect Mode" all the time. It was sent back and repaired under warranty, and all was good until this morning. At that stage, I still had my Yammie RX-V2700 that I could plug back in while repairs took place, but have since sold that unit.

    Not to be unreasonable, I have asked the seller to replace this unit with a new SR-8002 as I don't feel comfortable getting this one back again after it's second repair in 5 months - it was brand new after all when we purchased it. I would also accept a SR-7002, as I too have further external amplification planned.

    Anyway, it's Sunday here in Oz, so I'll await to see what is offered in return for this unit when we are back in business hours.
    Regards - Gaz from the land of Oz

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