Marantz Receiver
Marantz Receivers
By Anne Ahira
Blueray movies, ultra HD televisions and high definition satellite channels have changed the way we view television.
As much as these things have changed, the way we view media the surround sound system has changed the way we hear it.
Surround sound or home theater systems as they are often called are composed of several key components, speakers, a subwoofer and a receiver. All of these key components are essential to the proper function of a home theater system; however, the quality of the receiver trumps all the rest. That is why consumers and experts alike agree the Marantz receiver is one of the best.
Features
- THX2 certified
- 110 watts x 7 channel all discrete amplifier stage
- HDMI V1.3 – 4 in; 2 out
- Dolby true HDTV
- Dolby digital plus
- Dts – HD master audio
- Up conversion to HDMI 480i/480p converter
Pros
The Marantz receiver has four HDMI inputs, while that may not seem important now as there are only a few consumer electronics using this output that will surely soon change. Look at it this way very few HD televisions have more than one or two HDMI ports; this means if you have HD satellite, a blue ray player and a new game system you will have to be constantly switching HDMI cables. With the use of a Marantz receiver with four HDMI inputs, you have solved the problem, now you only need one HDMI to your television.
The Marantz receiver has an excellent wattage per channel, considering power ratings usually run between 50 and 140 the Marantz receiver is on the higher end of the scale. Basically that means you get more boom for your buck!
For sound quality, most average DVDs only require Dolby digital surround decoding, however Blueray has added many new formats such as Dolby true HD and DTS-master audio. As you can see the Marantz receiver has all of these spaces covered.
Cons
The biggest barrier to owning a Marantz receiver is price. This unit retails from $900 to $1500, which is a big step to take for a home theater system. Nevertheless, you could rest assured this would be the last receiver purchase you would need to make for quite some time.
Bottom line
When it comes to home audio, you may not instantly recognize the name Marantz receiver. This is sad really, because from all accounts this is a high-end piece of equipment. This name brand has been around since the early fifties but for your average consumer it has been a well-kept secret. Perhaps the high price is the reason retailers have shied away from this excellent product.
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