Hello everyone,
As I've been looking for the new receiver, I stumbled across this post:
http://www.stereophile.com/content/denon-vs-marantz-sound-quality
Currently, I have following:
Onkyo TX-SR505
XTZ 99-Series 5.1 Setup (99.36 Fronts and 99.26 for the rest)
SVS PB12+ Sub
I am looking towards getting a preamp/amp/receiver and my budget is €1200.
I reckon I am best covered getting a receiver. Preamp/Amp combo will be way too expensive.
I have no low sound-requirements, my another sound-system which I was using for studio producing, but now not any more, is a Genelec 2x 1031A and 7070A Sub, sourced through a Focusrite Forte.
I want a home-cinema setup which will sound warmer, not as analytic as Genelecs, however still clean and bright. I am aware my Onkyo doesn't do the job, however the new XTZ sound way better than my old AR48B already.
I'm looking towards XT32 for the room correction, as I think it is the best one can get for the money. I am aware of DIRAC and miniDSP, however I think it would simply kill the budget.
Couple of receivers I am thinking about, and why:
Marantz SR7008 for about €950
Marantz SR7009 for €1140
Denon X4100 for €999
The question one might ask me: do I intend to expand to Atmos and/or DTS: X. I honestly don't know. Certainly not tomorrow, and probably not inside of next two years. Most likely after we pay off the house, like in 5 years or more ;-) Right now I got the new XTZ and looking at driving them at the best possible quality. What is a possibility are surround back speakers or maybe front height. Both of which are supported by all above receivers.
Also the release of DTS: X has been said for this year, and also talking about HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.
What I am more worried about is the sound quality.
This is the post I mentioned above, where it has been said there is no difference between the receivers.
1) I would like to know if that applies to the receivers I have chosen? Or could it be said that Denon is more for the movies and Marantz geared more towards music? And if yes, why?
2) Do you think there are better choices for my setup? Should I be looking at the used stuff? If yes, any suggestions, considering I also want a real good room correction system.
3) Between the SR7009 and X4100, considering the price, and taking away the fact that Marantz has more amps, which would you take? Is there anything better in the amps on the SR7009 compared to X4100?
Sorry for many questions, I hope here I can get opinions too!
All the best.
Kosta
Hello everyone,
As I've been looking for the new receiver, I stumbled across this post:
http://www.stereophile.com/content/denon-vs-marantz-sound-quality
Currently, I have following:
Onkyo TX-SR505
XTZ 99-Series 5.1 Setup (99.36 Fronts and 99.26 for the rest)
SVS PB12+ Sub
I am looking towards getting a preamp/amp/receiver and my budget is €1200.
I reckon I am best covered getting a receiver. Preamp/Amp combo will be way too expensive.
I have no low sound-requirements, my another sound-system which I was using for studio producing, but now not any more, is a Genelec 2x 1031A and 7070A Sub, sourced through a Focusrite Forte.
I want a home-cinema setup which will sound warmer, not as analytic as Genelecs, however still clean and bright. I am aware my Onkyo doesn't do the job, however the new XTZ sound way better than my old AR48B already.
I'm looking towards XT32 for the room correction, as I think it is the best one can get for the money. I am aware of DIRAC and miniDSP, however I think it would simply kill the budget.
Couple of receivers I am thinking about, and why:
Marantz SR7008 for about €950
Marantz SR7009 for €1140
Denon X4100 for €999
The question one might ask me: do I intend to expand to Atmos and/or DTS: X. I honestly don't know. Certainly not tomorrow, and probably not inside of next two years. Most likely after we pay off the house, like in 5 years or more ;-) Right now I got the new XTZ and looking at driving them at the best possible quality. What is a possibility are surround back speakers or maybe front height. Both of which are supported by all above receivers.
Also the release of DTS: X has been said for this year, and also talking about HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2.
What I am more worried about is the sound quality.
This is the post I mentioned above, where it has been said there is no difference between the receivers.
1) I would like to know if that applies to the receivers I have chosen? Or could it be said that Denon is more for the movies and Marantz geared more towards music? And if yes, why?
2) Do you think there are better choices for my setup? Should I be looking at the used stuff? If yes, any suggestions, considering I also want a real good room correction system.
3) Between the SR7009 and X4100, considering the price, and taking away the fact that Marantz has more amps, which would you take? Is there anything better in the amps on the SR7009 compared to X4100?
Sorry for many questions, I hope here I can get opinions too!
All the best.
Kosta