MARANTZ SR7400 vs PIONEER ELITE VSX55

 

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Username: Jordie

Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2003
Has anyone tested these two receivers?
Which one would be a better match for the Def Techs?(bp2004tl,2006tl)
thank u!
 

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Username: Michaelslb

Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2003
Adrian,

I haven't yet tested the new Marantz, but I own
a SR6300 and I think most folks would agree with
me that BOTH the Marantz and the Elite would be
a good match for your speakers.

The bottom line is, try to listen to both of the
receivers and go with the one YOU like best. They
are both great units that, when matched with the
right speakers, should provide a lot of listening
pleasure. :-)

If possible, try to listen to them both with your
speakers and then decide.

Hope that helps!

Michael
 

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Username: Harbolt

Post Number: 5
Registered: 12-2003
Michael. I am looking at the Marantz 6300 for my Klipsch setup. Have you had any problems with it or do you have any complaints? Thanks.

Brent
 

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Username: Michaelslb

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Registered: 12-2003
Hi Brent,

Nope, no problems and definitely no complaints.

But... if I had to gripe, it would probably be
that there is no adjustable crossover for the
sub. With all speakers set to small it crosses
over at 100hz. I know this isn't a big deal in
most situations, and it was hard to even fault
the receiver for this, as it does everything else
so well.

Also noteworthy is that this particular model,
the SR6300, supports 6.1. If you want to go for
7.1, take a look at the new SR7400 model.

Tyhe fact is, Marantz makes some very nice
receivers, and should match up exceptionally well
with your speakers---smoothing out some of their
brightness.

Either unit should also give you plenty of power
with your highly efficient speakers, playing loud
and clean.

Enjoy!

Michael
 

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Username: Harbolt

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Michael. I have been reading on this board about the complaints of the Marantz getting very hot and shutting down. I don't have much of an air space in my cabinet and was wondering if you have experienced this with your 6300. Also, their are reports about the sub dropping out in some stereo modes. Have you experienced this? My biggest worry is the overheating though. You can email me direct at harbolt@comcast.net if you would like.

Brent
 

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Username: Michaelslb

Post Number: 12
Registered: 12-2003
Hmmm... from what I've noticed, in more than 300
hours of stereo and surround mode listening, I
haven't seen the sub drop out in any modes...
it's even active when I play back CD's in s-
direct/analog.

I have noticed that my Marantz gets fairly warm
at times (pushing five 6ohm speakers), but it
hasn't been a problem and hasn't come anywhere
near shutting down. This is even after playing at
moderate to high volumes for 12+ hours straight.

But, I have it on the top shelf of my open rack
and it has LOTS of room to breath.

You could try mounting a simple fan in your
cabinet to blow the hot air out. I believe most
receivers will get pretty warm if not allowed to
breath properly. The biggest reason to keep a
receiver cool is to prolong it's lifespan, and I
haven't heard of too many shutting down from the
heat.

Also, any receiver you get (including a Marantz)
should play slightly cooler with your highly
efficient Klipsch speakers.

Hope that helps!

Michael
 

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Username: Michaelslb

Post Number: 13
Registered: 12-2003
Oops, I forgot to note:

I haven't listened to the radio with my Marantz,
as I think most of what the radio plays sucks, so
I can't comment if the sub is active in this mode
or not. My guess would be that it does.

Michael
 

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Username: Jordie

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Registered: 12-2003
Thanks MichaelSLB!!
 

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Username: Jordie

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Registered: 12-2003
Mr HAWk ..are you there?:-)
 

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Username: Hawk

Post Number: 23
Registered: 12-2003
Adrian:

I answered this on the other thread.
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