15 watts is negligible at that point and unless you're listening at ear-splitting levels you're not likely to ever need more that 10-20 watts for those speakers. Unless the Marantz has some deal-breaking feature you won't see any different between that and the Denon, so just get the cheapest one that you like the look of.
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SR7012 vs SR6013 for this setup?
RP280FA | 450c | 500SA surrounds
I don’t plan to play my system beyond around reference level, probably a bit below that much of the time.
Viewing area room is 13’x17’, with open plan where backwall becomes dining kitchen (so maybe double the size if you count that).
REFURB:
$999 Sr7012 (1 year warranty) vs $750 Sr6013 (3 year warranty – 1mfr + 2cps)
Driving Klipsch RP series, 5.1.2 today, 5.1.4 someday, 7.2.4 more distant someday (though it sounds like to bump to 7.2.4 I’d have to add another amp or something anyway?).
The $250 matters, so if I will not see much gain, I’d rather save it. However I have heard mixed things about the Klipsch, that yes it runs efficiently on fumes, but others say efficiency is overstated and that it will certainly get better dynamics at higher volumes with more power. If the extra wattage of the Marantz will serve me better in the long run, it would be good to know.
The Denon x4400H can also frequently be found for $750 if I opted for power, but then I'd lose some of the Marantz sound/features. The 7012 for $999 may be the best of both... or a waste of $$ / total overkill.
Thanks
I don’t plan to play my system beyond around reference level, probably a bit below that much of the time.
Viewing area room is 13’x17’, with open plan where backwall becomes dining kitchen (so maybe double the size if you count that).
REFURB:
$999 Sr7012 (1 year warranty) vs $750 Sr6013 (3 year warranty – 1mfr + 2cps)
- 7012 has more power, Auro3D, bass sync
- 6013 has IMAX enhanced format, web control.
Driving Klipsch RP series, 5.1.2 today, 5.1.4 someday, 7.2.4 more distant someday (though it sounds like to bump to 7.2.4 I’d have to add another amp or something anyway?).
The $250 matters, so if I will not see much gain, I’d rather save it. However I have heard mixed things about the Klipsch, that yes it runs efficiently on fumes, but others say efficiency is overstated and that it will certainly get better dynamics at higher volumes with more power. If the extra wattage of the Marantz will serve me better in the long run, it would be good to know.
The Denon x4400H can also frequently be found for $750 if I opted for power, but then I'd lose some of the Marantz sound/features. The 7012 for $999 may be the best of both... or a waste of $$ / total overkill.
Thanks
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I'm not sure if I like the denon vs marantz sound, i'd just want whatever gives the most balanced sound with the Klipsch speakers. It's probably negligble.
Given no extra power needs, then, it seems like the SR6013 is the best fit for $750 for a 3 year warranty. Unless you think I should prioritize getting Auro3D for home theater stuff here in the USA, I will go with Marantz. It seems I get pointed that way slightly more for a good Klipsch pairing.
But I get the sense it is very much splitting hairs That would make the 3 year warranty preferrable.
The other option is pay $900 for the new Marantz 6013 from Crutchfield, instead of $750 from A4L refurb. Crutchfield has a 60 day price match on it, so I could also buy it October 1st and ride it out through Black Friday for a deal match?
Given no extra power needs, then, it seems like the SR6013 is the best fit for $750 for a 3 year warranty. Unless you think I should prioritize getting Auro3D for home theater stuff here in the USA, I will go with Marantz. It seems I get pointed that way slightly more for a good Klipsch pairing.
But I get the sense it is very much splitting hairs
That would make the 3 year warranty preferrable.The other option is pay $900 for the new Marantz 6013 from Crutchfield, instead of $750 from A4L refurb. Crutchfield has a 60 day price match on it, so I could also buy it October 1st and ride it out through Black Friday for a deal match?
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