Generalities
That's about all I'm going to be able to provide. But they may help guide you in one direction or another. Keep in mind that what I say is simply my opinion, and others will doubtless disagree.
My personal favorites of the list you supplied would be Marantz and NAD. Yamaha is also pretty good. I avoid Pioneer like the plague.
To my ears Marantz has a very pleasing sound. They are known for a slightly "plumy" sound. Marantz gear is sometimes described as having some of the midrange and upper bass "bloom" and "warmth" of tubes, but without any loss of detail at the high end. I find it a very appealing sound.
NAD is very smooth; to some folks too smooth. However I detest the overly hyped high end of many other brands. To me the NAD has great appeal. It is often described as having "pace and rhythm" by the British magazines. To me NAD gear simply allows me to get into the music more readily. If you're looking for analytical "audiophile" sound, this may not be the brand for you. However, if you love music, then it may well be the best.
Yamaha is also well respected. To me the sound is slightly less appealing than NAD or Marantz, yet still very musical. Not overly bright or hyped. It may well be more "accurate" in reality... but I do prefer the Marantz or NAD sound.
Pioneer. Yuck! But that's just my personal opinion. Too bright. Too hyped. Too brash. No warmth. No "music", though plenty of "sound". Some folks like it, but not me.
So, don't know if that helps at all. It will depend on what you like in terms of music/movies, and what your tastes run to in terms of overall sound quality and presentation.
