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Marantz SR5015 7.2-Ch 8K UHD Home Theater A/V Receiver w/ Dolby Atmos & HEOS on sale for
$999.
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Available:About this product:- 7-channel amplifier
- 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) offer exquisite detail and dynamic range while reducing noise
- Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
- Analog-to-HDMI video conversion
- Upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 8K)
- Audyssey MultEQ XT auto setup and room calibration system
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X4800H is supposedly an upgrade (according to the internet though priced the same) but in terms of performance there was no audible difference in critical listening - 24-bit/192kHz/88.2kHz high res 2-channel music and Atmos tracks from RPO / EoT / Dune. I ended up keeping the Denon due to better display but that was it. While Marantz doesn't do well in measurements (here is one for SR7015 [audiosciencereview.com]) due to the distortions they deliberately introduce through HDAM, none of it is audible unless someone has golden ears. I'd expect SR5015 to be sonically as good as Cinema 50 / SR6015 with a little weaker room correction and less channels (Atmos 5.1.2 is sufficient for most living rooms).
BTW, A4L [accessories4less.com] is $100 less with the same 3-yr warranty.
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I've been lucky that my HDMI ports haven't had any of the X4300H issues... but it'd be nice to be able to do 120hz on the C1 vs the 4k60 limitation.
I then sold the X4300H on eBay for $850. The only reason to upgrade was to get the Auro 3D that would have cost an extra $200 for the X4300H but was included with the X4500H. I have no need for the 120Hz HDMI.
This Marantz would be a step back in most ways compared to the X4300H. It has a lower level Audyssey, and does not support as many channels.
X4800H is supposedly an upgrade (according to the internet though priced the same) but in terms of performance there was no audible difference in critical listening - 24-bit/192kHz/88.2kHz high res 2-channel music and Atmos tracks from RPO / EoT / Dune. I ended up keeping the Denon due to better display but that was it. While Marantz doesn't do well in measurements (here is one for SR7015 [audiosciencereview.com]) due to the distortions they deliberately introduce through HDAM, none of it is audible unless someone has golden ears. I'd expect SR5015 to be sonically as good as Cinema 50 / SR6015 with a little weaker room correction and less channels (Atmos 5.1.2 is sufficient for most living rooms).
BTW, A4L [accessories4less.com] is $100 less with the same 3-yr warranty.
So the top end Marantz receiver..and pre/pro and the top two Denon avrR'S...6700(?) AND 8500
The other thing that you receive...going upmarket...typically, is a better amp and power supply section
This translates to better build quality
If people would/could actually do this they would also realize many of these measurements often debated, they would not be able to hear(pick out) the differences either.
I would add if you have XT32, buying the Audyssey's Editor app adds some main benefits of Dirac, many would not miss it especially missing a main feature you pointed out.
There is a clearly better difference in Audyssey versus DIRAC
I have not heard the Marantz/Denon implementation of DIRAC ,clearly
But in other brands that used that feature DIRAC it is a clear upgrade
Anthem's ARC system is also another that is a much better than Audyssey, IMO
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So the top end Marantz receiver..and pre/pro and the top two Denon avrR'S...6700(?) AND 8500
Edit: Cinema 50 and X3800 are not Japan made but will have Dirac.
There is a clearly better difference in Audyssey versus DIRAC
I have not heard the Marantz/Denon implementation of DIRAC ,clearly
But in other brands that used that feature DIRAC it is a clear upgrade
Anthem's ARC system is also another that is a much better than Audyssey, IMO
There is a clearly better difference in Audyssey versus DIRAC
I have not heard the Marantz/Denon implementation of DIRAC ,clearly
But in other brands that used that feature DIRAC it is a clear upgrade
Anthem's ARC system is also another that is a much better than Audyssey, IMO
How much better is extremely much smaller now with the Editor app in our opinion.
Personally I prefer DIRAC over ARC and BTW the 6700 or 8500 are not DIRAC capable, only certain 2022 models will be.
Come March I'll get a chance to compare them side by side but knowing what the main advantages are I don't expect it to be a big difference.
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How much better is extremely much smaller now with the Editor app in our opinion.
Personally I prefer DIRAC over ARC and BTW the 6700 or 8500 are not DIRAC capable, only certain 2022 models will be.
Come March I'll get a chance to compare them side by side but knowing what the main advantages are I don't expect it to be a big difference.
I have not listened to the Pioneer or Onkyo implementation...so I cant speak to that
I have listened to the Arcam and Monolith iterations and it seems, IMO, head and shoulders above XT32
I really have only looked at the Marantz AV10 and dont really know about the other upcoming D&M models that will have Dirac
My thoughts on the Marantz AV10 is that it should have the full suite standard at that price
My thoughts on ARV versus Dirac...both are better than XT32, no question
I would say close, to my ears and I would personally consider the Anthem AV70 as my next piece
I have heard the AV90 is sonically superior...but I have not heard that piece
XT32 has been around for years and long on tooth...However its was arguebly the best that the Asian manufacturers offered until Dirac came to Onkyo/Pioneer
Its inexpensive and you have small room and dont have really incredible expectations it does quite well
I have a Denon X3500, that I bought for $500, years ago and it does well in a home office/casual listening environment that I have with a satellite/sub speaker system
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