Looking For a Slim 5.1 Reciever...

[afterlife2]

Be Quiet Z. Hey Guys I'm looking to buy a slim 5.1 reciever maybe in the summertime/winter for my PJ setup and I thought maybe you can help me. I'm looking at the Marantz Slim line and it seems to be the only choice. I would be using a 3.1 setup if I do this setup only.

Marantz NR1403 Slim Line 5.1-Channel Home Theater AV Receiver
Is this the slimest/good sounding/cheapest out there?
Thanks in advance.

 

[JohnnieB]

If I could ask, what's your PJ system?
I did see a Yammy, but its twice the price.
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxs600bl/yamaha-rx-s600-slim-and-compact-5.1-channel-network-av-receiver/1.html

 

[Lulimet]

Yeah, that Yamaha is too pricey. I would go with the Marantz.

 

[afterlife2]

If I could ask, what's your PJ system?
I did see a Yammy, but its twice the price.
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxs600bl/yamaha-rx-s600-slim-and-compact-5.1-channel-network-av-receiver/1.html

Thanks JB Looks great, but if were $300-350 I'd get it. PJ is a Acer. I always wanted a Yammy too oh well. No others I gather, besides the Marantz?

 

[fuzz092888]

Adam has reviewed a couple of the Marantz slimline receivers. He liked them IIRC. You can probably find his reviews.

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks Fuzz I'll do a search.

 

[KEW]

I think Adam is dissing you! (I'm not going top ask why)
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/decent-av-recever.93059/

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks KEW and why?

 

[Adam]

Sorry! I didn't see this until now.

Here's my review for the 1504.

Doesn't look like I posted my review for the 1604 here on Audioholics, but it's 7.1, anyway.

Back when I got those Marantz units, I noticed a couple of other brands. I thought Pioneer also made a slimline model, but I don't remember researching them much.

 

[JohnnieB]

They did, two of em.

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/22/98/405/VSX-S510-S/page.html

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Multichannel-Amplifier-Vsx-s300-Import/dp/B005IVID46

First is UK, second is from Japan. Not sure how old these are.

 

[KEW]

Thanks KEW and why?

I have no clue, but it probably involves your having scruples.

 

[Adam]

I have no clue, but it probably involves your having scruples.

Oh, it's on!

And I'm not talking about my pants.

 

[psbfan9]

The asking price for a Marantz 1403 at Audio Advisor is $399.00. I have bought quite a few things from AA and they have been great to work with. The thing about AA is they negotiate. If you call don't be afraid to ask for the best possible price.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MANR1403

 

[afterlife2]

Whoops I put a disagree on Adam. My apologies It was a mistake I meant to say agree with the check mark. Nice and honest review, Adam. The menus do look kinda old, but I might just get it. I'm not really looking for a large setup with the PJ, just 3.1 + I don't need alot of power since I don't play it too loud. Too bad no other smaller options available in the 300 price range.

 

[j_garcia]

AC4L has the slim Marantz models as well.

 

[jcparks]

I use the nr1504 Afterlife... it really does serve me well, but -6db is the loudest that I will play it, which is plenty loud for me. Also keep in mind it does have a little bit of headroom with the front left and right pre outs.
I will be honest in the fact that I do have my eye on a unit with more channels and power for sometime in the future, for my needs atm this has been awesome... and I have a largish room at 2700 ft^3.

 

[afterlife2]

Thanks jc. What speaker setup do you have?
Nice review here on the 1403: http://avproductreviews.com/reviews/marantz-nr-1403-slim-line-receiver

 

[KEW]

The Emo Fusion 8100 is 4" high and $500. No EQ, but decent power with pre-outs.
Not something I'd normally recommend, but you know what features you want.
https://emotiva.com/products/receivers/fusion-8100

 

[KEW]

If you are still looking, the Marantz is going for $300 new on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-NR1403-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0081N916M/ref=lh_ni_t?tag=dealnewscom&ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[Seth=L]

I wonder how the preouts are on these Marantz slimlines.