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Marantz's new flagship SR7007 A/V receiver just began shipping last week (7/10/2012)


7.2 Channel Networking Home Theater Receiver with AirPlay


MSRP $1799

NOTABLE FEATURES - 4K passthrough/upscaling and 3 HDMI outputs including one Zone HDMI output



SR7007


Home Theater Receiver At a Glance:


Classic design and Marantz porthole display with blue illuminated ring, a brushed aluminum front panel with folding door


Marantz proprietary technologies for exceptional audio quality


7.2-channel AV receiver with 125-watt per channel fully discrete amplifiers


Networking capability and Apple's AirPlay technology for streaming audio


3D pass-through and 4K video capabilities to enjoy 4K high-resolution video


Seven HDMI inputs and three outputs including one discrete zone HDMI output


Three-year warranty


Simplicity and elegance characterize the SR7007. With the blue illuminated and iconic porthole display, plus the drop-down door in all brushed aluminum front panel, the receiver offers both style and comprehensive features, including an Ethernet port, seven HDMI inputs, three HDMI outputs, and playback of the latest hi-definition audio formats. Three audio and video zones, networking, and support for Bluetooth devices deliver the flexibility you need, while proprietary HDAM (Hyper-Dynamic Amplifier Module) audio circuits, Current Feedback Technology, and seven fully-discrete, 125 watt amplifiers provide the crushing dynamics detail retrieval you demand.


Marantz Proprietary Technologies for Exceptional Sound

The SR7007 features Marantz proprietary HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) circuits, Current Feedback technology along with fully discrete 125-watt amplifiers for all seven channels to provide exceptional audio quality Marantz customers demand.


Networking Capabilities and a Built-in AirPlay Technology

The SR7007 features networking capabilities that let you stream Internet radio services like Pandora or SiriusXM as well as more than 12,000 internet radio stations to your home theater system, or even stream digital music or photos located on your home computer or play songs from your iTunes library thanks to built-in AirPlay technology. (SiriusXM subscriptions sold separately.) Marantz's optional RX-101 adapter (sold separately) allows you to connect the SR7007 with Bluetooth devices.


Play 3D and 4K High-Resolution Video

The SR7007 includes built-in 3D pass-through technology that enables it to route 3D video signals from a Blu-ray player to your HDTV. As a result, you can enjoy 3D Blu-ray in dynamic surround sound. The receiver also supports the 4K high-resolution video standard, allowing you to play 4K videos on compatible displays and projectors. The receiver supports both 4K pass-through and 4K upscaling technologies.


Audyssey Technology for Optimal Audio

Built-in Audyssey MultEQ XT technology automatically calibrates your speakers and equalizes your home theater system--resulting in clear, balanced sound, even in large or oddly shaped rooms. Audyssey Dynamic EQ maintains bass, clarity, and surround sound at low volumes--great for late-night TV watching--while Audyssey Dynamic Volume automatically controls volume to deliver the perfect levels for day or night listening. In addition, the receiver features Audyssey DSX technology that produces fully immersive surround sound.


Simple, Elegant, Retro Design

Complementing the SR7007's black, brushed aluminum finish is an illuminated porthole design that recalls Marantz's classic stereo components. A fold-up door conceals the buttons and inputs on the front of the receiver for a more streamlined look.


Intuitive Graphic User Interface and free Smartphone Apps

New improved and intuitive on-screen "Setup Assistant" simplifies the installation process. . In addition, Marantz offers an app called Marantz Remote app that allows you to operate the SR7007 wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, or Android-based device. With Marantz RC-5 control capability, you can even control legacy Marantz products connected to the SR7007 from the app.


Versatile Connectivity for All of Your Needs

Along with an Ethernet port, the SR7007 comes equipped with a built-in HD radio tuner, seven HDMI inputs including one on the front panel and three HDMI outputs (two parallel and one discrete), so you can enjoy two different HDMI sources in two different rooms at the same time. A USB port on the front panel lets you plug in your iPod, iPhone, or USB flash drive. In addition, the receiver employs 7.2 channel preamp outputs, 7.1 channel external inputs, 3 component video inputs and one output (main/zone assignable) and phono input. All rear panel terminals are gold-plated.


Product and Warranty Information

This receiver measures 7-2/5 by 17-3/10 by 16 inches (H x W x D) and weighs 28-7/10 pounds.


The SR7007 is backed by a three-year warranty.


What's in the Box

SR7007 Home Theater Receiver, remote control with batteries, AM and FM antennas, power cable, quick setup guide, owner's manual on CD-R, and setup microphone.



MULTI CHANNEL/SURROUND

Number of Channels 7.2 Channels

Audyssey Audyssey MultEQXT, DSX, Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume

DTS DTS HD Master Audio, HD High Resolution, ES Discrete/Matrix, Neo:6, 96/24

Dolby Dolby TrueHD, Digital, Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIz, EX

DSD(SA-CD)/NEURAL Yes / -

SRS -

SOUND ENHANCEMENTS

Current Feedback Topology Preamplifier Stage

Discrete Amplification Yes

Power Transformer EI Core

D/A Conversion 192kHz/24-Bit

Digital Signal Processing Analog Devices ADSP21487

Video Off (Pure Direct) Yes

Source Direct Yes

Chassis Full Size

Variable X-over Yes

Video Up-conversion Yes (Analog Composite/Component Video to HDMI)

Auto Calibration by MIC Audyssey MultEQXT (upgradeable to Pro by Installer)

Satellite Radio Ready -

AM/FM tuner FM Tuner Only

Bass Management Yes

Lip-sync (digital audio delay) Yes

Software Upgradable Yes (via Internet)


VIDEO

HDMI In 7 (including front HDMI input)

Component In 3

S-Video In -

Composite In 4

HDMI Out 3 (2 x Simultaneous, 1 x Zone 2)

Component Out 1

S-Video Out -

Composite Out 2

AUDIO

Analog L&R In 6

Analog L&R Out 1

Digital Optical In 2

Digital Coaxial In 2

Digital Optical Out -

Digital Coaxial Out


OTHER

Pre-Amplifier Out 7.2

Main Amplifier In -

Multi-Channel In 7.1

Multi-Room Audio Out Zone 2 & Zone 3 Preout (Variable)

Multi-Room Video Out Zone 2 HDMI, Component (Assignable) and Composite

Multi-Room Speaker Out Yes (Selectable)

Speaker A/B -

Networking AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 certified Audio/Photo Streaming, Internet Radio, Streaming service capability (Pandora/SiriusXM/flickr)

SetUp Wizard Yes (Setup Assistant)

External control RS-232C / IP

DC Triggers 2

D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out Yes

Flasher In/IR Receiver In/Emitter out 1 / - / -

Front Panel A/V Inputs Front HDMI, USB and A/V inputs

Headphone Out 1

AC Outlets (Switched/Unswitched) - / -

http://us.marantz.com/us/Products/Pages/ProductDetails.aspx?CatId=AVReceivers&SubCatId=0&ProductId=SR7007
 
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#3 ·
The Marantz website spec indicating "FM Tuner Only" is incorrect (as indicated by the enclosure of both an AM and FM antenna), as the 7007 features HD Radio (AM/FM) just as does the Denon 3313CI while the lower Marantz and Denon models feature FM only. Although with the higher level Marantz 8007 and Reference series models still as yet to be released, I wouldn't call the 7007 the "flagship" model.
 
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This seems very similar to the Denon AVR-3313CI, but the Denon price is about $600-$700 less. I'm wondering if someone can clarify what exactly is $600 better on the marantz version. Seems almost identical on the back, slightly different layout, and the Marantz has a nicer front panel - but what else makes it so much better than the Denon version?
 
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Originally Posted by willybguy  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22290539


This seems very similar to the Denon AVR-3313CI, but the Denon price is about $600-$700 less. I'm wondering if someone can clarify what exactly is $600 better on the marantz version. Seems almost identical on the back, slightly different layout, and the Marantz has a nicer front panel - but what else makes it so much better than the Denon version?

The Marantz SR7007 and the Denon AVR3313 CI share the same platforms. The major difference other than cosmetic is the sonic signature. Sound quality has been one of the defining characteristics of Marantz since their inception in the fifties and that holds true with the current product line. The SR7007 utilizes proprietary HDAM's (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) along with discrete current feedback circuitry to provide a very dynamic and realistic audio experience. Denon is targeted for a broad distribution while Marantz is designed for the more discriminating listener.
 
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Originally Posted by willybguy  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread/0_100#post_22290539


This seems very similar to the Denon AVR-3313CI, but the Denon price is about $600-$700 less. I'm wondering if someone can clarify what exactly is $600 better on the marantz version. Seems almost identical on the back, slightly different layout, and the Marantz has a nicer front panel - but what else makes it so much better than the Denon version?

Likely difficult to discern audio fidelity wise between the two as they both use the same version of Audyssey MultEQ XT. Choose the 7007 if you prefer the Marantz faceplate and want to stay with the brand, otherwise, the Denon is the same bang for less bucks.
 
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Originally Posted by Icon Master  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22305714

Quote:
Originally Posted by willybguy  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22290539


This seems very similar to the Denon AVR-3313CI, but the Denon price is about $600-$700 less. I'm wondering if someone can clarify what exactly is $600 better on the marantz version. Seems almost identical on the back, slightly different layout, and the Marantz has a nicer front panel - but what else makes it so much better than the Denon version?

The Marantz SR7007 and the Denon AVR3313 CI share the same platforms. The major difference other than cosmetic is the sonic signature. Sound quality has been one of the defining characteristics of Marantz since their inception in the fifties and that holds true with the current product line. The SR7007 utilizes proprietary HDAM's (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules) along with discrete current feedback circuitry to provide a very dynamic and realistic audio experience. Denon is targeted for a broad distribution while Marantz is designed for the more discriminating listener.

dear me...


you haven't been following along with the d&m developments over the last few years, have you?


@the op... they will "sound" the same... creative writing from the marketing department will not change that... "sonic signature" disappeared LONG ago with modern ss equipment...
 
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^^^


yup...



i guess i somehow lost my "discriminating listener" status somewhere along the way...



audiophile mythology dies hard...
 
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Originally Posted by ccotenj  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22306477


^^^

yup...


i guess i somehow lost my "discriminating listener" status somewhere along the way...


audiophile mythology dies hard...

Being a "discriminating listener" is mainly a state of mind. It has far more to do with what you believe about yourself than what you actually are.




AJ
 
#15 ·
^^^

good point...
 
#16 ·

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Originally Posted by ccotenj  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22305770


dear me...

you haven't been following along with the d&m developments over the last few years, have you?

@the op... they will "sound" the same... creative writing from the marketing department will not change that... "sonic signature" disappeared LONG ago with modern ss equipment...

My hearing like almost everyones has gotten worse with age. However I had a Denon A/V receiver that cost me around $3k. I thought it sounded great until I got the SR7005 Marantz because I needed more HDMI inputs. Even without the Audessey turned off I could still discern the difference. I cannot describe it other than to say the Marantz "sounded" better than the Denon with he same speakers in the same room.


Many, many years ago I did not even like Marantz products. Their products did not match up with the McIntosh, JBL, Crown and better audio equipment of that era but the Marantz receivers of today seem to be as good as you can get in that price range. When budget permits I am willing to pay more to get a product that "sounds" better. My ears need all the help they can get.


Now Marantz, Denon and even McIntosh are owned by the same corporation. Each of those companies products are aimed at different consumer markets. Most on AVS that read posts in this section seem to be price sensitive - often overly so. To each his own but I won't go back to Denon now that I have had a Marantz.
 
#17 ·
^^^


if you think my commentary comes from a "price sensitive" position, you need to re-think...


i repeat... audiophile mythology dies hard...
 
#18 ·

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Originally Posted by ccotenj  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22311773


^^^

if you think my commentary comes from a "price sensitive" position, you need to re-think...

i repeat... audiophile mythology dies hard...

But the warm and fuzzy feeling Marantz provides, lives on.



And it looks better too; sexy. Remember, without myths (not to be confused with mythology), there is no magic. I married for looks, I stayed for love and brains; some do get lucky. Keep the dream alive.


Queen: "Keep Yourself Alive. "


(It's a good running song too)




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Originally Posted by BeeMan458  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22311873


But the warm and fuzzy feeling Marantz provides, lives on.


And it looks better too; sexy. Remember, without myths (not to be confused with mythology), there is no magic. I married for looks, I stayed for love and brains; some do get lucky. Keep the dream alive.

Queen: "Keep Yourself Alive. "

(It's a good running song too)


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The faceplate change from the Denon make you "warm and fuzzy".


More drivel instead of facts.
 
#20 ·
No, it's not "drivel", it's an emotional reaction.


Those of us who've lived through many years of audio hifi ups and downs like to continue with particular brand names even though there's no noticeable difference in audio quality when they're compared to other brands. Small differences in construction matter to us. Sometimes it's only the faceplate. Sometimes it's interior layout. Sometimes it's features.


For example, one of the reasons I prefer using separates (pre/pro + external amps) is that my Marantz pre/pro is physically large. It is the same size as a standard receiver, but doesn't have all the amplifier circuits crammed into the same volume. As a result, there's more room between the the circuit boards, providing more space for warm air to flow out, keeping the unit cooler than a receiver would be. Electronics that are kept cool last longer -- are more reliable -- than electronics that run hot, even though they might sound the same.
 
#21 ·

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Originally Posted by jdsmoothie  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22306243


^^

The above coming from a former Marantz AV7005 owner.
 

For me simply because someone owned something doesn't (automatically) mean they aren't bias (either way). I often read people suggesting since they owned something what they say is gospel. I have owned far too many things to believe that for a moment. :)
 
#22 ·

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Originally Posted by bfreedma  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22312016


The faceplate change from the Denon make you "warm and fuzzy".

More drivel instead of facts.

Nope, it's a fact. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Nothing wrong with this point either. Also, my research has shown there's interior design differences. Where's the falsehood?
 
#23 ·
^^^


i freely admit to bias, being a human being... for example, i wouldn't touch a product from onkyo or emotiva if someone gave it to me...


which is why i don't buy into mythology...


i do like measurements though (which, interestingly enough, i have done for the marantz and rhe denon)... and i do like properly constructed tests (again, which i have done for other things, and had a VERY humbling experience abx'ing codecs)...


which is another reason why i don't buy into mythology...


i also find it completely illogical that the group who will scream from the rafters to "trust your ears" utterly refuses to trust theirs....


yet another reason i don't buy into mythology...


shall i go on? the preponderance of actual "evidence" (not to be confused with "idle commentary") lives on one side of the discussion...
 
#25 ·

Quote:
Originally Posted by BeeMan458  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22312452

Quote:
Originally Posted by bfreedma  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22312016


The faceplate change from the Denon make you "warm and fuzzy".

More drivel instead of facts.

Nope, it's a fact. Makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Nothing wrong with this point either. Also, my research has shown there's interior design differences. Where's the falsehood?
Check your research again. Do you really think D&M is building bespoke units for each brand given their financial status in a dramatically shrinking market and sales volumes?
 
#26 ·

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Originally Posted by bfreedma  /t/1420942/marantz-sr7007-av-receiver-owners-thread#post_22313141


Check your research again. Do you really think D&M is building bespoke units for each brand given their financial status in a dramatically shrinking market and sales volumes?

You have information showing they're not? Actually, knowing you're being polemic in the pointed nature of you comments, it's a question you and I should explore "TOGETHER." That includes you finding information showing that Marantz and Denon are the same under the hood. Quid pro quo baby.


From a spoked point of view, Denon and Marantz are two, totally separate design teams, working on a separate product mix as opposed to one design team working on two separate product mixes. This from Marantz.


This article touches on design feature differences between the current Denon and Marantz units so one can see what they're getting for the extra bucks.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/marantz-sr7007-sr6007-sr5007-pre


Note, even the more expensive Denon 2313Ci doesn't have a full set of 7.1 in or pre-outs. Someone who buys a Marantz SR5007, can add an Amplifier, one who buys a more expensive Denon 2313Ci, can't add anything in the form of an upgraded amplifier.




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A response on the matter, Marantz being asked to differentiate their products from Denon, will be a bit long in coming as it has to go to translators, out to Japan, time found to respond, back to translators and then forwarded on to my email box if a response is crafted or not.


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