Failed Analog inputs on Marantz SR7015

[highfigh]

I doubt that is the problem, as it still hummed when muted and the hum was independent of volume setting. This behaved nothing like a grounding problem. It was also time and heat related to an extent.

The fact is that Masimo drove Sound United on the rocks and left it in a shambolic state.

I have seen loose/bad contact at grounding screws many times over the decades. That can rear its ugly head in very odd places.

Yes, we know that Masimo damaged those brands, but let's move on from that since the company has been sold and he's out of the picture. OTOH, I recently found put that the new head is the same pinhead who sold Jamo when he worked as the head at Klipsch and he did absolutely nothing good for Jamo- they were the #1 selling brand in Europe at the time and IMO, Klipsch bought the company because they (Jamo) already had CE sertification, Klipsch didn't and the purchase eliminated the process/expense of becoming certified. Now, Jamo has been sold again, this time to a GD Chinese buyer, and they only have one dealer in the US, according to the Jamo dealer finder.

The number of companies that have been destroyed via vanity purchases and MBAs in the last 40 years is absolutely disgusting.

 

[Verdinut]

Pride can ruin any business!

 

[everettT]

I have seen loose/bad contact at grounding screws many times over the decades. That can rear its ugly head in very odd places.

Yes, we know that Masimo damaged those brands, but let's move on from that since the company has been sold and he's out of the picture. OTOH, I recently found put that the new head is the same pinhead who sold Jamo when he worked as the head at Klipsch and he did absolutely nothing good for Jamo- they were the #1 selling brand in Europe at the time and IMO, Klipsch bought the company because they (Jamo) already had CE sertification, Klipsch didn't and the purchase eliminated the process/expense of becoming certified. Now, Jamo has been sold again, this time to a GD Chinese buyer, and they only have one dealer in the US, according to the Jamo dealer finder.

The number of companies that have been destroyed via vanity purchases and MBAs in the last 40 years is absolutely disgusting.

They, Klipsch, completely destroyed Jamo. It was almost immediate when higher quality drivers just disappeared from their mid and higher lines.

 

[TLS Guy]

I have seen loose/bad contact at grounding screws many times over the decades. That can rear its ugly head in very odd places.

Yes, we know that Masimo damaged those brands, but let's move on from that since the company has been sold and he's out of the picture. OTOH, I recently found put that the new head is the same pinhead who sold Jamo when he worked as the head at Klipsch and he did absolutely nothing good for Jamo- they were the #1 selling brand in Europe at the time and IMO, Klipsch bought the company because they (Jamo) already had CE sertification, Klipsch didn't and the purchase eliminated the process/expense of becoming certified. Now, Jamo has been sold again, this time to a GD Chinese buyer, and they only have one dealer in the US, according to the Jamo dealer finder.

The number of companies that have been destroyed via vanity purchases and MBAs in the last 40 years is absolutely disgusting.

You have that right about companies being trashed after sales.

 

[highfigh]

Pride can ruin any business!

If pride had been the only problem, maybe this could have been prevented but when cluelessness enters the picture, all bets are off.

 

[Phil J N.Z.]

This sounds on a par with the service I have received from Sound United/Marantz under the Masimo ownership.

Masimo have brought hallowed lines to junk status with unethical buyer redress and warranty service.

I would not bank on getting satisfaction. This may be a total loss for you.

I have pretty much written off my three month old 7706, now actually 8 months old but for five of those months it has been away for service. So I have already replaced that 7706 and currently regard it as a total loss.

Harmon have some heavy lifting to do. It remains to be seen if they make good and rectify the havoc of Sound United under Masimo ownership.

At the current time I stand by my advice to ALL members not to purchase Marantz/Denon products made under the Masimo ownership is the last 18 months or so. I don't know how long it will take Harmon to right the ship, but I reckon two years or so of Denon/Marantz products have to be regarded with suspicion. I would exclude products made in Shirakawa Japan, as that factory is I think, they are turning out quality units. I think there is still some risk as I would be uncertain how you would be taken care of should there be a warranty problem.

Anyhow I took the risk and purchased an AV10, and so far so good.

Hi, Well my 7015 is still under warranty and they have offered to replace it as the 7015 is beyond repair, seems no parts available however they want me to accept a Cinema 50 not a Cinema 40 that is the direct replacement for the 7015.
Am really not happy with this the sales guy from where I purchased it tried to bluff me claming the 7015 was a class D amplifier (it's class AB) and as the Cinema 50 is class AB it has more power, the guy must think I am thick, I pointed out to him it was more to do with power use and heat and nothing to do with output.
The other option is a Yamaha RX-A6A as I really dont want to go down in power output as I have hungry main speakers, have not tried a Yamaha for a long time and was disapointed with my last one but there is a HIFI dealer in town who retails them, I may just demand my money back and get the A6A on trial and see how it goes.

 

[Phil J N.Z.]

Been a while, but your issue is switching inputs with analog vs digital connections particularly? Input assignment is involved how (or not)?

RIP the SR7015 it's beyond repair and no parts available, been offered a Cinema 50 as a replacement but the true replacement is a Cinema 40, am digging my heels in on this as I dont want to go down in power output due to the speakers I have.
The other option is a full refund and purchase locally a Yamaha RX-A6A but have not tried a Yamaha for a long time, my last 3 Receivers all being Marantz SR6005 (died with the infamus POP of death) was replaced free of chage with SR6007 and centre channel died so went and purchased SR7015 as need more power and we loved the sound.
Maybe its time to call quits on Marantz they simply are not what they used to be I really dont know as options on brands where I live are limited.

 

[TLS Guy]

RIP the SR7015 it's beyond repair and no parts available, been offered a Cinema 50 as a replacement but the true replacement is a Cinema 40, am digging my heels in on this as I dont want to go down in power output due to the speakers I have.
The other option is a full refund and purchase locally a Yamaha RX-A6A but have not tried a Yamaha for a long time, my last 3 Receivers all being Marantz SR6005 (died with the infamus POP of death) was replaced free of chage with SR6007 and centre channel died so went and purchased SR7015 as need more power and we loved the sound.
Maybe its time to call quits on Marantz they simply are not what they used to be I really dont know as options on brands where I live are limited.

The difference in power between the 50 and 40 is not even 1 db. The much bigger issue is that the Cinema 50 is made in Vietnam where, as far as I am concerned, they are building junk. I would push for the Cinema 40 for sure, as it is made in Shirakawa Japan, where quality is high. Pay a little extra if you need to. I fear you will be back where you started if you get the 50.

I have been burned with two units in a row made in Vietnam.

Having no parts is an absolute disgrace for a start.

At this time you have to go for quality without compromise. There is junk aplenty with no parts available out there, which is a disgrace.

 

[lovinthehd]

RIP the SR7015 it's beyond repair and no parts available, been offered a Cinema 50 as a replacement but the true replacement is a Cinema 40, am digging my heels in on this as I dont want to go down in power output due to the speakers I have.
The other option is a full refund and purchase locally a Yamaha RX-A6A but have not tried a Yamaha for a long time, my last 3 Receivers all being Marantz SR6005 (died with the infamus POP of death) was replaced free of chage with SR6007 and centre channel died so went and purchased SR7015 as need more power and we loved the sound.
Maybe its time to call quits on Marantz they simply are not what they used to be I really dont know as options on brands where I live are limited.

So it did work as you liked for a while before some board/component failure? Not a lot of choice these days with brands offering this sort of gear, especially when Marantz's larger selling sister brand Denon is under the same umbrella (and virtually same gear with different marketing more than anything substantial). Yamaha might be an option, but personally have no experience there (but have used Denon, Onkyo and Pioneer avrs)

 

[PENG]

The other option is a full refund

If that is a an option then it is the best option. Keep the cash and then wait for the Denon AVR-X4800H (made in Japan, if that's what you like, same place where they made the C40) to go on sale. No brainer!

The RX-A6A is good, just a little outdated now.

 

[TLS Guy]

If that is a an option then it is the best option. Keep the cash and then wait for the Denon AVR-X4800H (made in Japan, if that's what you like, same place where they made the C40) to go on sale. No brainer!

The RX-A6A is good, just a little outdated now.

Yes, I think the Denon AVR-X4800H is a decent choice and in the US $1000 cheaper then the AV 40. However, I suspect the build quality of the AV 40 is higher than the Denon.

The build quality and workmanship of my AV 10 is truly something to behold. It is an absolutely exquisite piece.