Marantz MM8077 or Onkyo PA-MC5501?

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Marantz MM8077 or Onkyo PA-MC5501? Which is the better power amp for movies?
My setup will be Denon 3312 AVR preouts > miniDSP DDRC88A Dirac > Multichannel power amp > Speakers.

 

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Marantz MM8077 or Onkyo PA-MC5501? Which is the better power amp for movies?
My setup will be Denon 3312 AVR preouts > miniDSP DDRC88A Dirac > Multichannel power amp > Speakers.

I prefer the Marantz for its much lighter weight, most likely due to more efficient design as their power supply and output ratings are pretty much in the same range. You can probably do better by going with a 2 or 3 channel amp and let the 3312 take care of the surround channels.

 

[JohnL]

Hi,

I voted "others" but here's what I mean.

Either the Marantz or the Onkyo amps will comfortably outperform your Denon AVR so doing that is a great plan.

What I would ALSO do in your situation is LOSE the Denon AVR as you will now only be using it as a pre.

Buy a DEDICATED pre/pro to match up with the multi channel power amp you choose.

Marantz....Onkyo........Integra......Yamaha....and more!!!!

I GUARANTEE any one of the above will OUTPERFORM your Denon.

You are now running seperates and will really hear the difference.

Lastly, you will clearly be better off with either of the Power Amps you mention but why limit yourself to just those 2??

Work out a budget
Work out what to do with the Denon (sell, keep for other room...etc)
Try to listen to a few contenders
Take it from there!!!!!!

Cheers