Yamaha RX-V663 vs Marantz SR5003

[newaudiofile]

Which will you choose.

Both the same price.

 

[rnatalli]

For the same price, Marantz. The amp section of the Marantz will easily outcrank the Yamaha and the build quality of the Marantz is better. Plus, I believe the 5003 has Audyssey features.

 

[kranko]

Just curious, where can you find a SR5003 for the same price as a RX663?

I would pick the Marantz as I've had good experiences with them in the past.

 

[josephga]

every place iv looked the Marantz is 799.00

 

[Seth=L]

Come on, share where you are getting such a good deal on the Marantz, unless there's only one available. If you can get them for the same price the Marantz is a pretty good selection.

 

[rnatalli]

OP, I think you have your answer

 

[newaudiofile]

Thanks guys. I was also thinking of the Marantz too.
The thing is that i wanted to exchange my current Yammy for better a AVR, after asking around, one shop offered me the Marantz for €370 and another shop offered the 663 for €350. I thought the Yammy would have been cheeper but when the guy said € 350 I was shocked so I've been thinking to go with the Marantz.

Now as for the place it is average size city called Vaasa, in Finland, a little close to the North Pole.

I will tell the Marantz guy to look forward to a lot of customers

 

[bigred7078]

I say the Marantz.

I most recently had the Yamaha RX-V3900 and replaced it with a Marantz SR6003. The Yamaha had alot more features, but the Marantz sounded just a bit better

 

[bandphan]

I say the Marantz.

I most recently had the Yamaha RX-V3900 and replaced it with a Marantz SR6003. The Yamaha had alot more features, but the Marantz sounded just a bit better

Do you think that the Auto EQs could have been your issue as they should sound the same without eq. Or did you not use that feature?

 

[bigred7078]

Do you think that the Auto EQs could have been your issue as they should sound the same without eq. Or did you not use that feature?

Why do you say they should sound the same???

Every receiver i have tried sounds different

 

[bandphan]

Why do you say they should sound the same???

Every receiver i have tried sounds different

Level matched, dbt would yeild inaudiable differences.

 

[bigred7078]

Level matched, dbt would yeild inaudiable differences.

definately agree to disagree

 

[Lordoftherings]

Which will you choose.

Both the same price.

Hi,

Definitively the Marantz SR5003. Don't even look back.

_______ Bob

 

[Djizasse]

Thanks guys. I was also thinking of the Marantz too.
The thing is that i wanted to exchange my current Yammy for better a AVR, after asking around, one shop offered me the Marantz for €370 and another shop offered the 663 for €350. I thought the Yammy would have been cheeper but when the guy said € 350 I was shocked so I've been thinking to go with the Marantz.

Now as for the place it is average size city called Vaasa, in Finland, a little close to the North Pole.

I will tell the Marantz guy to look forward to a lot of customers

Oh my god The 5003 for €370? Do they ship to Portugal?
Please tell me more I would love to get one at that price.

 

[jmwest1970]

Hi,

Definitively the Marantz SR5003. Don't even look back.

_______ Bob

+1. I tried both and kept the SR5003. IMO, it has a more robust sound and build quality.

 

[Seth=L]

Level matched, dbt would yeild inaudiable differences.

Now now ladies and gents, let us not walk in the valley of temptation lest we feed the trolls.

 

[newaudiofile]

Now now ladies and gents, let us not walk in the valley of temptation lest we feed the trolls.

Atteeeension: Behave yourselves.


I think it is pass the temptation. Its time for deliverance from evil.

Like I said ladies its and exchange and the extra to pay is €370. Its a local small shop that I think ships only in Finland.

I have not gone yet for the amp but i will going soon. I'm still going to bargain to see if it goes any lower. That was first price he gave me without bargaining.

 

[Djizasse]

The price is in exchange for the 461. Oh well, if it seems too good to be true...
I would go for the 5003, no question about it. It seems a better receiver than the 663.

 

[davidtwotrees]

I owned a 663. I bought it because it was "full" featured. But I didn't need all those "features" like xm radio, and blue tooth and a ton of other.....stuff.
And it felt cheap......the volume control was cheezy and just felt like plastic chinese stuff......I never did get the ypao to sound right.............. I took a loss and sold it......
A friend just bought a Marantz mid entry level integrated this Winter. It is hefty and solid. If that is an indicator of what they are making compared to the 663, I would deffo get the marantz.