got the 5005 (smaller brother) since Saturday. Very good impression on sound, looks, build and flexibility and ease of setup. Not sure of the degree of similarity to 7005 (must be at least some) but I think 7005 will be at least as good and likely better.
The specs on the European Marantz site mention a featured called: "HDMI path though on stand-by", I assume the though is a typo ;-), but besides that, does this mean the unit will still pass HDMI signals from for example a decoder to a TV even when in standby?
The manual doesn't describe this feature, did anyone try this ?
Thx
The manual doesn't describe this feature, did anyone try this ?
Thx
I have the SR5005, and it has the same function, that means that if the unit is in standby, it passes the signal through to the tv. Could be handy for some, just not for me, as I don't want to use the tv speakers.
WHFI apparently has reviewed the SR7005 in its printed edition. Don't want to steal anyone's thunder but ... how many stars? What's the word?
does anyone know how this one compares to the SR7002. I can pick one up cheap for bedroom duties and wondered if it was worth it. Thanks
FrankHarveyHiFi:
I didn't realise I never replied on here! Here's a C&P of what I said somewhere else...
Immediately, the SR7005 sounded much better, far more like a real hi-fi system. Bass was far better controlled, treble was tidied up,
So there's a quick comparison for you.
Bit late coming to this review, now that it is run in properly how does the 7005 compare to the Dedicated Marantz Stereo Amplifiers such as the PM8003 for 2CH Duties, I currently Run a SR6003 and a pair of MA6100's in to some B&W 805's I love the sound but I'm tentatively looking at my next step and am Torn between bigger better AV or Stereo.
I run almost exclusively from iTunes and Apple TV with lossless audio, now so need to consider DAC options if I went stereo..
I didn't realise I never replied on here! Here's a C&P of what I said somewhere else...
Immediately, the SR7005 sounded much better, far more like a real hi-fi system. Bass was far better controlled, treble was tidied up,
So there's a quick comparison for you.
Bit late coming to this review, now that it is run in properly how does the 7005 compare to the Dedicated Marantz Stereo Amplifiers such as the PM8003 for 2CH Duties, I currently Run a SR6003 and a pair of MA6100's in to some B&W 805's I love the sound but I'm tentatively looking at my next step and am Torn between bigger better AV or Stereo.
I run almost exclusively from iTunes and Apple TV with lossless audio, now so need to consider DAC options if I went stereo..
Frank Harvey
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The SR7005 should be an improvement in certain areas over the SR6003, particularly the DAC and the accuracy of the room EQ, and obviously processing improves over time at any given price point too. The PM8003 is going to sound better than the SR7005 driving the 805's, but if you're using the MA6100's, they will have their own benefits being monoblocks. I'd be tempted to go the SR7005 route utilising the MA6100's.
FrankHarveyHiFi:The SR7005 should be an improvement in certain areas over the SR6003, particularly the DAC and the accuracy of the room EQ, and obviously processing improves over time at any given price point too. The PM8003 is going to sound better than the SR7005 driving the 805's, but if you're using the MA6100's, they will have their own benefits being monoblocks. I'd be tempted to go the SR7005 route utilising the MA6100's.
That would be a big Rack of Kit
, If I could afford it Would love to try the SR7003 Bi-Amped with the MM7025.
Do you think I would be gaining much over my current set up with either the SR7005 on its own or the PM8003?
May have to pop in the shop for a chat.
That would be a big Rack of Kit
Do you think I would be gaining much over my current set up with either the SR7005 on its own or the PM8003?
May have to pop in the shop for a chat.
Still awaiting the official What Hifi review... In the interim, I'm becoming interested by the Yamaha Aventage. Oh dear.
Just got a copy of the latest issue the other day. What Hi Fi awarded the Marantz SR7005 with 4 stars.
Dan.
Dan.
dantan -- Thanks for passing this along. I'll be interested in reading the comments when they're posted. I like the SR7005 spec, and look, needless to say. But I auditioned the SR5005 with my Paradigm Mini Monitors and it didn't knock my socks off. (No SR7005 available for audition.) Anyway, it looks like Yamaha is stepping up its game. Lots of choices these days.
(Edit: No knock on the SR5005, by the way -- the pairing of mellow speakers with a warmish amp is likely the culprit)
(Edit: No knock on the SR5005, by the way -- the pairing of mellow speakers with a warmish amp is likely the culprit)
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