[Mantis10]

Hello everyone???

I have spent a lot of time going though all the different threads on the Av8003 and I have some question unanswered. Most of my questions have been answered by reading all that (Phew....Gasp for air)

1) I noticed the 8003 only has 4 total video inputs. I want to know if the HDMI inputs are seperate from the main inputs like Pioneer Elite does? So what I'm asking is If I have 6 video sources and 4 of them are HDMI and 2 of them are component, can I use all 6 or do the inputs allow for 1 video connection?

Example: HDMI on the Marantz is labled cable. Ok I'm sending HDMI to that input. Now if I want to use lets say a DVD player in component, can I use the cable "component" input as well? Follow me???


Ok reason I ask because it's not clear on this. I would think one would run out of inputs quickly on this preamp. 4 total sucks.


So has someone run into this?


On a side note I love the way it looks and my Marantz dealer near me does not have one on display so no testing of my issues can be done.


Talk to me people


Dan

 

[Cattledog]

You will have 4 HDMI inputs 2 Component inputs. If you select "Auto" in Video setup the active input will be selected. In other words if you have a BD player on the DVD HDMI input and a SD DVD player on the component DVD input

the active unit will be selected with digital taking preference.


CD

 

[Mantis10]

So the HDMI inputs are Assigned to there respective names correct?


I kinda have a problem with this. It seems to me that as nice and as almost perfect this is for me, it's light on inputs. I can easily max it out and have sources left on connected.


So check it out,


1) Cable HD HDMI

2) Blu Ray HDMI

3 )Xbox 360 HDMI

4)DVD SACD/DVD AUDIO HDMI

5) Apple TV HDMI

I would have to get a HDMI switcher to run all of my gear.


Then I also got

1) WII Composite or Component

2) CD player Balanced or Single ended

3) Ipod Dock S video or composite and analog in single ended.

4) Apple Airport Express. I can substitute the Ipod or run both. I prefer both but I don't see enough analog inputs. I could use Optical but where am I going to assign it???


So I'm also beat on this. If the HDMI inputs lived on there own like Pioneer ELite, I would be golden with this preamp. Then I could run the Wii in component, the Ipod on S. I could run the Apple Tv on component IF I had to or get a switch.


Cd is cool I like the balanced inputs.


So I gotta assume someone else is a gear nut like me and has a few sources??? Again I feel it's a bit light on input unless someone else has a work around thats bullet proof.


Dan

 

[Cattledog]

Well first of all you have 5 HDMI inputs so you are limited there. You have a total of 8 video inputs with the AV8003 going out to HDMI. You also have 2 component outs. S-video and composite don't enter into my realm.

 

[Cattledog]

This may be something to consider.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...-remote/1.html

 

[Mantis10]

I can't seem to find the "right" preamp for me. I wish Pioneer Elite would make a preamp. I also wish B&k would have had internal processing, zone 2 or more, Room EQ and THX. I would be sold on it.


To top this off, I'm having problems going to find one to listen to. My music is more important then movies but I'm a movie fan. So building a theater with 2 channel is a must. The Integra is not for me for music abilities, theater it's pretty damn nice.


Dan

 

[Cattledog]

Dan, if music is your first consideration then I would definitely consider the Marantz. Don't know if you've seen this:
http://hometheatermag.com/preampproc...mar/index.html


I bought my AV8003 and MM8003 from AVS. They will treat you right!

 

[Mantis10]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Cattledog /forum/post/15523364


Dan, if music is your first consideration then I would definitely consider the Marantz. Don't know if you've seen this:
http://hometheatermag.com/preampproc...mar/index.html


I bought my AV8003 and MM8003 from AVS. They will treat you right!

Yes I did I have the mag. Thanks. Tell me about your setup. Who is AVS???

 

[Cattledog]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Mantis10 /forum/post/15525905


Who is AVS???

Huh????

AVS runs this site. Go to the top and click on AV Science Store. Give them a call.


CD

 

[Cattledog]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Mantis10 /forum/post/15525905


Tell me about your setup.

AV8003 connected via XLR

MM8003

BD8002

Oppo 980H for CD and SACD via DSD over HDMI

NHT Classic Three FL C FR

NHT Classic 3 Sub 10

NHT in wall 2 for surrounds

Monster HTS 5100 MKII Power center

Directv HR23 DVR

Apple TV

Toshiba 52LX177

 

[Mantis10]

LOL Thats what I thought but had to make sure.


Nice system you got there. I'm digging it.

 

[love7point1]

I just got my AV8003 and MM8003 and started setup per manual. I have 7.1 speakers but when I play 5.1 material (tv, or movies... blu ray included) rear surrounds are not playing material like side surrounds which I prefer. Is there a setting for this that someone can share?

(av8003, mm8003, Denon 2900 sacd, Denon BD3800, JVC HD1) comcast

 

[vcrpro3]

Flogging a very tired, but not quite dead horse....On a Pioneer forum, the question was put forth as to how much one should pay for a used SC-09tx AVR..Well my question is; How much is a fair price for a used AV8003 Pre/Pro? It came out in 2008. Has been superceded by 3 newer Marantz units and a refurbed AV7005 can be had for $799.00... I'm financially embarassed, so i'm asking the collective thoughts on this...Thanks...