Marantz AV7005 Networking A/V Processor Review

[ratso]

nope, good review!

[PENG]

I was considering the SR7005 but I am disappointed with it's measured (HTM) cross talk and SN figures. The power amp section seems weak too but that doesn't bother me. I hope the AV7005 can do better. Otherwise given that I want to stick with Audyssey, I would have to wait for the 4811.

[AcuDefTechGuy]

I was considering the SR7005 but I am disappointed with it's measured (HTM) cross talk and SN figures. The power amp section seems weak too but that doesn't bother me. I hope the AV7005 can do better. Otherwise given that I want to stick with Audyssey, I would have to wait for the 4811.

Where was the review? HTM?

What were the values?

Personally, being a Spec-whore that I am, I wouldn't touch anything that doesn't have at least a -90dB crosstalk and 100dB SNR.

And then when I see crosstalk values in the -50s dB or -60s dB @ 1kHz, I start laughing out loud.

[jostenmeat]

I was considering the SR7005 but I am disappointed with it's measured (HTM) cross talk and SN figures. The power amp section seems weak too but that doesn't bother me. I hope the AV7005 can do better. Otherwise given that I want to stick with Audyssey, I would have to wait for the 4811.

Ok, I have to ask what's wrong with the 4311?

[PENG]

Ok, I have to ask what's wrong with the 4311?

Nothing gold plated, no AL24 advanced (4308/10 have that in all 7 channels), no wifi etc, nothing really wrong other than going from the 4308 it would make me feel like a very minor upgrade in terms of HDMI inputs and a little downgrade in the other departments.

[PENG]

Where was the review? HTM?

What were the values?

Personally, being a Spec-whore that I am, I wouldn't touch anything that doesn't have at least a -90dB crosstalk and 100dB SNR.

And then when I see crosstalk values in the -50s dB or -60s dB @ 1kHz, I start laughing out loud.

From the Jan 2011 issue I received in the mail on Friday:

Cross talk L to R, Cross talk R to L, SN

Yamaha RX-A2000 -87.13 -83.44 -107.68

Pioneer VSX-1120 -89.92 -87.33 -102.7

Marantz SR7005 -77.2 -76.63 -98

All 3 reviews were done by Mr. Mark Fleischmann so I assume the test procedures were the same. He gave all 3 top pick with 5 stars for performance. I think the Marantz has good enough numbers and the others are just better. The Yamaha would have been my choice if it had the Audyssey XT32.

Mid range Denon and Yamaha AVRs do seem to yield better HTM measured specs except for power outputs. I no longer value their measured ACD output numbers unless they can take their measurements with the protective circuits disabled. Otherwise those with more aggressive (probably means more advanced in some cases) protective systems will always yield much lower ACD (typically 7 channel driven) numbers.

I am hoping to see some measurements for the AV7005 soon. Since it does not include the power amp section so for a fair comparison with the likes of the RX-A2000 and AVR-4311 I would like to say something >-110 dBrA

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Jan 2011 HTM issue:

Marantz SR7005: -76.63dB Crosstalk, -98dB SNR @ 1kHz, 1watt

Yeah, I wouldn't buy it either.

What about this (also HTM):

Arcam AVR500 $3,500: -76.83dB Crosstalk, -94.52dB SNR @ 1kHz, 1watt

And people say Arcam is all that???


And what about this:

AudioControl Concert AVR-1 $5,500: -75.00dB Crosstalk, -99.24dB SNR

http://www.hometheater.com/receivers...er/index3.html

How pathetic of a Crosstalk is that for a $5,500 AVR?

[eddie]

How does this compare to the UMC-1 in sound quality? I know the Marantz has it beat feature-wise, but in just sound quality I think it would be close. Anyone care to offer a reply if you've heard both units?

[adk highlander]

Stopped into my dealer and he gave me a number I could not refuse. I now have one on order.

Now I need to sell the 885.

[PENG]

What about this (also HTM):

Arcam AVR500 $3,500: -76.83dB Crosstalk, -94.52dB SNR @ 1kHz, 1watt

And people say Arcam is all that???

I also thought the AVR300 sounded very sweet a few years ago when I was shopping for speakers. Over time I realized that it was partially due to the speakers (it was hooked up to the Veritas that I ended up with) and the fact that I had previously read rave reviews on Arcam products so there were elements of preconception and Placebo effects at work.