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post #1 of 5660
10/1/12 at 12:18pm
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Official Marantz AV8801 thread

Firmware Changelog Information (thanks to jdsmoothie)

1. 12/11/2012
1) Connection to Pandora Servers

2. 02/05/2013
1) The sound doesn't come from Width and Height speakers when playing DTS-MA or Dolby True HD when using DTS NEO:X mode.
2) When the customer connects DLXA75R(VICTOR) and 65ZT5(Panasonic) with the unit via HDMI, the unit is freezed by a dual output.

3. 03/20/2013
1) The product corresponded to Gapless Playback from Mobile App.
2) When Pandora is played, the display of the icon becomes the Internet radio by specific music.
3) When the HDMI output is a dual output and the device connected with HDMI OUT1 is made a standby, the image of HDMI OUT2 is not output.
4) The Picture View setting cannot be stored.
5) AirPlay cannot be executed while executing SlideShow.
6) AirPlay cannot be executed from Function other than Network.

If you own a North American AV8801 and are having difficulty installing a firmware update via the network servers, refer to post #4297 for information on installing the update via a USB stick.
Edited by exm - 3/24/13 at 9:18am
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post #2 of 5660
10/2/12 at 9:42am
I'm holding off on purchasing an Integra 80.3 until I hear more about this unit. But which to choose...?
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post #3 of 5660
10/2/12 at 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by leefarber View Post

I'm holding off on purchasing an Integra 80.3 until I hear more about this unit. But which to choose...?

Don't get the Integra. I used to own the 885 and the Marantz (AV7005) sounds much better without question
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post #4 of 5660
10/3/12 at 10:03am
This is solely my opinion, but I have read about way too many problems with Onkyo/Integra units to viably consider them (customer service issues as well). I've had my AV7005 for more than a year now, and I'm simply amazed how trouble free it's been. Software, hardware, operation, etc. But I also know that a lot of owners have had the same experience with Onkyo/Integra units too. Just that there seems to have been a lot more reports of issues with them too.
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post #5 of 5660
10/3/12 at 11:55am
Any news on the 8801, Its coming down to peace of mind for me as I tend to sleep little better when something works at least 80% as it should. The Integra's are nice but the 8801 has me willing to wait to see how things pan out over the next few months, if it has balanced inputs and the prokit its a deal closer for me;)
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post #6 of 5660
10/4/12 at 8:10am
I've been following the Integra 80.3 thread for a while, and users seem to be raving about it. It's going to be a tough decision for me. Right now I have a Denon 4308 which I use as a pre/pro. It's a good unit, but the interface and remote are pretty horrible. Audyssey XT32 is the big thing for me, which both the Integra and the new Marantz (presumably) have. If the Marantz has an interface like the Denon I currently have, I may have to go for the Integra. Although I do think Marantz gear has a "classier" look...
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post #7 of 5660
10/4/12 at 11:42am
Yep! the decision is coming down between the two 8801 or 80.3, although audyssey is an curiosity for me! My current Anthem avm 20 has served me well with its analog bypass, but the pursuit of the absolute sound must continue:D
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post #8 of 5660
10/5/12 at 8:13pm
I'm leaning towards this over the 80.3, but where are the specs!
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post #9 of 5660
10/5/12 at 8:19pm
Last word I heard was out this Dec, i have one on order with my dealer.
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post #10 of 5660
10/8/12 at 9:30am
I too am excited about 8801. When might we see pre/pro with hdmi 1.4b?
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post #11 of 5660
10/8/12 at 10:58am
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Originally Posted by Dr_Mark View Post

Last word I heard was out this Dec, i have one on order with my dealer.
Did the Dealer tell what the MSRP was? I assume he charged you retail.
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post #12 of 5660
10/8/12 at 1:14pm
I was told the price has not settled yet from Marantz. He is guessing somewhere around 3,400-3,600.
One differance "maybe" about it, it does have a 32/192 DAC. The Denon 4520CI has 24/192 Not sure about this part. AL24 processing is 24/192 but it also shows. 32-bit/192-kHz, Burr Brown.
This might be a part of it Denon True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability. I am hearing the Marantz is 32/196 through out, Have to wait to find that part out.
11.2 VS. 9.2 etc. I think this is the route I want to go.
Edited by Dr_Mark - 10/8/12 at 1:19pm
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post #13 of 5660
10/12/12 at 3:11pm
I can't tell you how and where I got this but here's a picture of the back panel of the new AV-8801. I'm sure everyone will enjoy this. This thing is going to be a BEAST!!!!!!!!!!
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post #14 of 5660
10/12/12 at 3:19pm
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^ Nice!
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post #15 of 5660
10/12/12 at 3:36pm
^^^

Do my eyes deceive me? Or do I see "Made in Japan" right above the AC plug?

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Yaaay !! My AV7005 was made in Japan, and I worried that this one might be made in China like recent AV7005's ...
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post #16 of 5660
10/12/12 at 4:04pm
If I bot this, I would be hooking it up to an amp
w/o xlr plugs. Does anyone have any thoughts
on using xlr to rca plugs? Would this be an
improvement on simple rca to rca?

Thanks.
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post #17 of 5660
10/12/12 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by Simple SU View Post

I can't tell you how and where I got this but here's a picture of the back panel of the new AV-8801. I'm sure everyone will enjoy this. This thing is going to be a BEAST!!!!!!!!!!

11.2, balanced XLR in and XT32 is very nice, the only obvious problem is lack of 12V triggers, 2 triggers is very short for 4 zones.
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post #18 of 5660
10/12/12 at 6:26pm
Most people installing this pre/pro in a theater are going to be using some type of control system via RS-232. This kind of makes the need for 12 volt triggers irrelevant. It also has IP control just like all of the new Marantz pre/pros and receivers and some of the IP Control products out are phenomenal. Many things coming out these days have IP control so you can trigger things to come on by setting them to wake on your home network.
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post #19 of 5660
10/12/12 at 6:29pm
This is rising fast to the top of my list! Really struggling waiting for details. :-)
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post #20 of 5660
10/12/12 at 6:39pm
Some of the details that I was able to get after getting the picture are:

1) This unit will definitely have Audyssey Mult XT32.
2) There is an HDMI matrix switch built in to the unit just like the one on the Denon AVR-4520CI.
3) This unit does have 32/192 DAC's.
4) The retail price is slated at $3199 right now. This could go up slightly by December/January time frame but it won"t be any higher than $3499.
5) All of the same network features that the AV-7701 will be in the 8801 as well as some "special" network features.

That's all for now.
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post #21 of 5660
10/12/12 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by Simple SU View Post

I can't tell you how and where I got this but here's a picture of the back panel of the new AV-8801. I'm sure everyone will enjoy this. This thing is going to be a BEAST!!!!!!!!!!
OK! Solid evidence! Buying this smile.gif
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post #22 of 5660
10/12/12 at 7:01pm
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Originally Posted by audiho View Post

If I bot this, I would be hooking it up to an amp
w/o xlr plugs. Does anyone have any thoughts
on using xlr to rca plugs? Would this be an
improvement on simple rca to rca?
Thanks.
Fully balanced XLR connections don't make a difference with cable lengths under 10' or so. If you have runs of less than that save your money and buy a good movie or some music.
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post #23 of 5660
10/12/12 at 7:23pm
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Originally Posted by audiho View Post

If I bot this, I would be hooking it up to an amp
w/o xlr plugs. Does anyone have any thoughts
on using xlr to rca plugs? Would this be an
improvement on simple rca to rca?
Thanks.
Use RCA to RCA in your situation. I have both. RCA to RCA for the surrounds & will use XLR to XLR on both Subs & my front 3 channels. I prefer XLR, but My amp for the surrounds is RCA only.
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post #24 of 5660
10/12/12 at 8:04pm
Sweet! To bad I'm loosing my job in a week! Looks like a worthy successor to my B&K ref70! I'm guessing it has the same stupid front panel as the other Marantz. Analog inputs look a little confusing in layout to me. Would be nice for another digital and hdmi input and a digital output. I also like a couple s video inputs but could live without that feature.
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post #25 of 5660
10/13/12 at 12:00am
I just wish Marantz has a version of DenonLink that they included in their universal players.
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post #26 of 5660
10/13/12 at 12:08am
Thanks all, I'll try rca to rca. A retail price of $3,199 seems a bit pricey, to me.
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post #27 of 5660
10/13/12 at 12:22am
The Marantz AV7005 and AV7701 are $400 more than their Denon counterparts (3311CI, 3313CI), so yes, the the 8801 is higher at $700 more than the 4520CI.
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post #28 of 5660
10/13/12 at 12:31am
The 8003 was a $2,400 item, if I'm not mistaken.
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post #29 of 5660
10/13/12 at 12:56am
The Denon counterpart at that time was the 3808CI ($1600), although the Denon offered the more advanced version of Audyssey MultEQ XT vs. only MultEQ on the 8003.
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post #30 of 5660
10/13/12 at 1:26am
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Originally Posted by Simple SU View Post

Some of the details that I was able to get after getting the picture are:
1) This unit will definitely have Audyssey Mult XT32.
2) There is an HDMI matrix switch built in to the unit just like the one on the Denon AVR-4520CI.
3) This unit does have 32/192 DAC's.
4) The retail price is slated at $3199 right now. This could go up slightly by December/January time frame but it won"t be any higher than $3499.
5) All of the same network features that the AV-7701 will be in the 8801 as well as some "special" network features.
That's all for now.

DSD accepted over HDMI?

Matty
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