Deleted member Guest. However, I wouldn't recommend a Marantz AVR as the main amplifier to use for enjoying 2 channel music, it's okay as background though. You must log in or register to reply here.
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I think the Marantz would be a less than optimal pairing with the Wharfedales. I think the Denon will be sweet with those Wharfedales and sound way more musical than you think it's going to. That being said, good sound is a matter of personal taste and once you get the Denon, you might not like it. I doubt that, but if you have anxiety, you could help remove that anxiety by buying from a place you could return it to.
On crappy source material some redbook CD's it sounds harsh, bright and shitty. I'm guessing that its revealing the shortcomings of the recording. It's being fed by a Marantz UD digital player.
I have switched back forth between the two DAC's and they sound identical. Useful comments. I need help. I am only interested in a 5 speaker set up, listen mostly to classical music and jazz, and have an average sized room.
Not interested in loudness but good sound. Lost in the jungle of technology. Bought my last receiver 30 years ago, but have a 4K TV now.
Any advice welcome. If you don't, you will need to send your 4K signal to the tv directly and run an audio signal separately to the receiver. Basically, if you send a video signal through a non compliant receiver, even with 4K pass through, it will not be 4K. If you plan on using it for home theatre at all, you need HDCP 2. See this article from Crutchfield.
I found several others and they all seem equally annoyed about HDCP 2. Incidentally, I would avoid the Sony receiver. I personally don't like the way Sony receivers sound.
They tend to have muddy bass and bright highs. I would go with a Denon if you can't afford a Marantz. I need some advice. Namely, I must replace my old Onkyo with some new receivers. My loudspeakers complet is: mission m53 front , mission m51 rear , mission m5c center and mission 53as woofer.
Please, some advice! The is buggy but may be fixable. But if my worked, I wouldn't be posting. You could also try Audiogon for previously-owned, but even still, your budget may limit your options. Check out Accessories4less. They sell refurbished gear from Denon and a few other brands.
They also sell Pioneer, Yamaha and Onkyo and Marantz. I don't see any Marantz units that are Atmos enabled in your price range. Denon makes great receivers for the money. Some people out here despise these brands but I find Pioneer and Onkyo to be acceptable. They sound pretty good after you run the room correction software. If you don't run room correction or listen in 2 channel audio I am far less impressed. I prefer Denon, but those other brands are acceptable for multi-channel. I personally don't like Yamaha.
If you must get an av receiver you should consider looking into older models or used Arcam or NAD or Cambridge or Rotel receivers instead. They can be had pretty cheap these days but they won't have the current features eg hdcp 2.
But if you're only doing stereo I would get a dedicated stereo integrated amplifier as it will sound better than av receivers for listening to 2ch music. The audiophile community thinks Marantz sounds warm and Denon sounds bright. So that is what they hear. A long time ago Julian Hirsch conducted an experiment in which a group of audiophiles were told they were listening to twenty thousand dollars worth of high end equipment.
After listening extensively they all waxed euphoric over the exquisite sound quality. Then Hirsch revealed to them that they had actually been listening to a dollar Pioneer reciever which he had hidden from view. They thought they were listening to an Audio Research power amp.
They were furious. Nothing is more subjective and influenced by the power of suggestion than high end audio. This is what makes it fun. A ten thousand dollar amp MUST sound a little bit better than a nine thousand dollar amp. TAS has built a dynasty on this kind of stuff. And so, to a lesser extent, has Stereophile. In my younger days I built amps and speakers. Needed a way to make extra money and enjoyed working with my hands. I would invite potential customers in to my shop to let them explain what liked and expected and soon learned most people did not like true HIFi but knew what they liked.
Started custom tuning speakers to what customers liked rather than accurate sound and could not build enough of them. Used 3 different amps to see what happened and only one person ever thought they could actually tell the difference but after changing amps a few times it was not the case.
To be fair these were tube amps. I have been reading with great interest this conversation. Several years ago I purchased a set of supposedly very good speakers, namely the Mission e. I purchased them in this 5. At that time I was trying to find a compromise between listen to music and movie watching. I have been happy in terms of performance, however it never gave me that ohhh factor I was hoping to get with such an investment.
Now, I'm finally looking into upgrading my AV Receiver and since the are still in great conditions I was hoping by choosing the right receiver to finally get that experience I am desperately looking for. I understand that can happen more easily with Marantz or Denon. After long hours of reading I selected based on my budget the following 2 options:.
Marantz NR I selected this because it is a Marantz and hopefully will provide enough power for my living room, which is just about 6m x 4m. Will the NR provide enough power for my speakers?
As a side note I am not a big fan of the tiny round Marantz display. This does a grave disservice to those of us wanting to hear the "real deal. Most Stereophile writers are interested in stereo.
It's tested to find bugs and bring different perspectives to the engineers. Basically, beta testing is all about bringing the product to actual users in an actual environment. Alpha testing is when engineers try to find out everything wrong with the product and fix it before sending it out. It's like proof-reading your own work. When you send it out to other readers to check it out, you're in the beta phase. There are 3 main product categories for Denon which is speakers, home theater, and amplifiers.
Their total product count is double digits. Their most popular products are in the home theater section. This is where they sell receivers and soundbars to consumers.
Their most popular products on Amazon with the highest ratings are their receivers. Features include voice control, HEOS network, and an array of music streaming services. The HEOS network is similar to Airplay because it connects with products that are part of the same brand. For people who want an all around entertainment experience, then Denon has you covered. If you want speakers all over your house with control from 1 area, this is your brand.
As for amps, the cheapest amp they offer is the HEOS amp. Its 2 main purposes are to bring multi-room audio functionality and more wattage power with minimal distortion.
In fact, a lot of their high-end equipment hover around this price point. But what else would you expect with exceptional quality?
Denon tries to make the home theater experience pleasant. Their selling point is an easy setup, streaming services, multi-room functionality, and exceptional sound quality. The people at Marantz believe in hi-fi sound quality. This sound quality is something every audiophile wants, but rarely find. Marantz engineers and manufacturers believe in "being able to reproduce the magic of a performance. They believe having the right specifications and technicality isn't the end all be all.
They judge quality on the end result. And that end result needs to produce music in the way the artist intended. This is the measuring stick they use. The Marantz name came from the founder itself, Saul B. Marantz from New York. He started this brand because of his desire for better musical equipment. Inception of Marantz also comes from the fact Marantz himself was a musician.
However, the Denon AVRH has a few extra details for a more immersive surround sound with your home theater system. Once your receiver has a pre out , you can connect it to an amplifier. This is especially important when connecting large passive loudspeakers for example. With both brands having a long history of making superior quality products, these integrated amplifiers come a robust build quality that is sturdy enough to last long.
The Marantz PM features symmetrical knobs at the front for input selection and volume control. In contrast, Denon uses only a single central knob for volume and smaller ones for selecting the input.
The Marantz PM only features an analog connection, with no coaxial or optical digital inputs. Both amplifiers will outdo others within the same price range, delivering a clear presentation and an immersive soundstage.
For people with a standalone DAC and are looking for a mellow presentation, the Marantz PM is the best choice for you. However, those after an integrated amplifier with digital music capabilities incorporated in it will be right to choose the Denon PMANE. Remember CD players? Yep, many people still use them. In fact, most Denon and Marantz CD players deliver higher quality audio than modern streaming services. Even better, they both have a solid construction with a clean look that allows you to adjust the music performance to your preference easily.
Marantz has a slightly bigger display on the front compared to Denon, though with smaller control buttons. Denon has included some nice features with the DCDNE, including going into standby mode when not in use. Similarly, you can connect the Marantz CD with an amplifier using analog connections or use digital optical or coaxial cables.
Right off the box, the Denon DCDNE presents a lively presentation with excellent audio dynamics and satisfying detail and clarity.
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