New marantz SR7005

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Hello,

I have just seen the new Mararantz SR7005 and it looks really cool. Does any one know anything about its sound quality, i suppose buying on just looks alone is not a good idea hey.
 

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We've had ours turn up today, but not had a chance to try it out yet
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David, I am also interested in this one (and SR5005 and 6005) and would love to hear your impressions and comparisons with similar models from e.g. Yamaha
 
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Has anybody any news (sonic performance and release date) about the new marantz upcoming receiver family SR5005, SR6005, SR7005? Do you think that these receivers are going to give any hard time to the class leaders?
 

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There's a quick writeup on an alternate site that seems to suggest they enjoyed it. I'm really looking forward to what WHFSAV have to say about it - any idea when we might see a review for this? Hopefully soon before the team get too entrenched in the awards season test-a-thons.
 

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Neil Howells:
Hello,

I have just seen the new Mararantz SR7005 and it looks really cool. Does any one know anything about its sound quality, i suppose buying on just looks alone is not a good idea hey.

Neil Howells,

It apparently has the looks and the performance to match!

Ronald
 
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David,

please let us know your comments as soon as you test it
 
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nice pics David - this is one AVR I've high hopes for

it certainly looks the part IMO
 
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A newbie here -- eagerly awaiting the writeup on the SR7005!
 

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I didn't realise I never replied on here! Here's a C&P of what I said somewhere else...

First of all, I'd like to say these are both excellent sounding receivers as far as music is concerned. I think most people would be more than happy with these, except maybe the hardest audiophiles.

Neither of these amps are run in, they've been turned on for an hour or so to warm up, so their sound may well change a little as they do.

Both amps were being fed by a Naim CD5i via Chord Chameleon Silver Plus interconnect, and the speakers were being fed with Chord Carnival Silver Plus.

First of all I ran the Marantz with the Monitor Audio RX6's, as this is the sort of speaker that people will be using with this sort of amp. Initially, using Neil Finn's Try Whistling This CD, which tends to sound quite muddled on cheap systems, things were sounding a little overblown and bassy, which i sort of expected from the MA's, but I shifted them out another foot from the wall which seemed to minimise the problem. I think music with heavy bass on this amp might need more careful speaker partnering, so slightly leaner sounding speakers would match up a little better.

Switching to Rage Against The Machine's 'Killing In The Name', something wasn't quite sitting right with me, but I think that's because I'm used to hearing these tracks on Bryston/KEF Reference. I settled into it, and it sounded fine, and with plenty going on in the track, I thought it was a good time to switch to the LX83. Immediately, the Pioneer was giving me more of what I was used to with these albums - more forthright, and the slap bass of Killing In The Name stood out a little more due to better defined leading edges of instruments. Bass seemed better controlled, but it was obvious that the Pioneer is a leaner sounding amplifier. Going back to the SR7005, it was just a little soft for my liking.

Changing to the ATC SCM19's was almost the opposite. The ATC's are a leaner sounding speaker due to having a far flatter response than the MA's, and the sealed cabinets don't exaggerate bass. Immediately, the SR7005 sounded much better, far more like a real hi-fi system. Bass was far better controlled, treble was tidied up, and midrange was nice and clear. Obviously this is mostly down to the ATC's, but the ATC's let you hear the amp pretty much as is. Changing to the Pioneer, everything was a little too lean. Those familiar with Naim's old IBL/SBL speakers will know what I'm talking about. Treble and mid were fine, and again, the Pioneer pushed things forward a little more - the Pioneer seems to be more of a "here, have that" type of amp, whereas the Marantz is a little more laid back. Bass was nice and tight, but was lacking warmth and depth. The SCM19's sounded nicely rounded with the SR7005, and I think people would choose this combination rather than the SCLX83/SCM19 combo as it just sounds 'nicer'.

Anyone who says that ATC's are easy to drive, this is just another example of how they're not. The RX6's I was playing at -15dB, and the SCM19's at -12dB.

One thing to mention is that our room generally tends to sound a little bass light, as the floors are suspended (bouncy) and all walls are like partition walls due to the building being the timber framed Victorian style. I know that a better bass response is achieved in a normal house, and the volumes I was playing at aren't needed.

So there's a quick comparison for you.
 
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Thanks for your reply. Looking forward to more reviews on this model or 6005 or 5005 ... My priority is music, but want decent performance for movies as well. I like the idea of NAD but they've had some QC issues in recent years. Thus I'm looking forward to auditioning Marantz to see if it has a similar warm sound.
 
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I'm not familiar with the Pioneer. I'm currently using a Yammy, which is nice and detailed. I'm a little concerned about the muddy-ish sound you described on the bass since I'll be using ported speakers (Paradigm Mini Monitors). I'll look forward to my own audition once these units become more widely available. Tnx again.
 

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It's not so much that it's muddy, it's just warmer than the Pioneer, and if you add that to bassy speakers, it may be a little too much for some. Don't forget that the amp hadn't had a chance to run in - it was given a couple of hours warm up, but that was pretty much straight out of the box.

I'm not familiar with the Paradigm, so can only recommend an audition.
 

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A German-language website published its interim review a couple of days ago (full review promised but no date as yet). Praise went to its (my translation): cultivated sound with precise reproduction rich in detail, good stereo performance, specification including HDMI 1.4a Streaming Client, practical remote, all-round solid build, imposing appearance. Criticism went to its rather basic OSD, the Audyssey implementation lacking various settings and information, the Bluetooth module RX101 costing extra (quoted at ?129). The article concluded: "Whoever has to/wants to make a puchasing decision is, based on our experience to date, not making a mistake in buying a SR-7005 and is getting one of the best AV-receivers for under ?2000."

I got to see and molest it as the IFA and it really is a lovely piece of kit, provoking a "Me want" response. Been a long time since I felt that way about anything Marantz.
 
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Wow, this receiver really gets people's blood boiling. One of the writeups compares it to Angelina Jolie.

Looking forward to more writeups. I'm not familiar with the DACs used in this unit. Spec wise, it does everything I'd want it to do, but the proof will be when I get to take a listen. In the meantime, I'll enjoy others' opinions
 

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