This receiver looks good, sounds good, and the price was right. The first time I listen to a receiver or amp I play straight 2 channel stereo, because music playback will give you a better feel on how good the receiver performs. The marantz sounds great there is a lot of depth in the music and a very warm sound. This is the best my speakers have sounded in the 8 years that I have owned them. Movies in surround are very detailed and it is hard to tell from which speakers the sound is coming from (as a movie theater should be). You may have to run the audessy automatic setup a couple of times as I did to really dial in your system. Once you get it dialed in you won't believe how good your system sounds. Video processing is very good, although it is a little confusing trying to switch component inputs over hdmi. The confusion is in the inputs. There are 4 hdmi and 3 component video inputs, so you think you would have a total of 7 inputs, but the receiver won't allow the component video out to function properly if you have both a dvd component input and a dvd hdmi input(atleast I haven't figured out the setup to allow this). The manual seems to suggest that it should work properly, but at the same time it tells you you can't run both. Some have complained about the remote, but having used a few higher end remotes in the past, I'd say this one works for just fine. Plus I like the fact that at the push of a button it's lighted, that's enough for me. One othe negative thing about this receiver is that software upgrades are dealer upgradable only, NO INTERNET downloads (almost a deal breaker). For the money, I think you would have to pay considerably more money to get a receiver in the sr5005's class. Again music playback sounds very good, especially in pure direct mode, and movie playback, lets just say I'm enjoying the best sound I've ever had. My setup: I'm using the sr5005 as a preamp running through a parasound hca 855a amp. Def Tech bp2006tl(front) clr 2300(center) and cambridge soundworks surround spearkers. Source components are: Marantz cd5001, pioneer bdp-51fd, numark tt1100 turntable, xbox 360, ps3, and a wii. Prior electronics used with current speakers: outlaw audio 950 preamp,and a pioneer elite thx receiver.Read full review
Does great with my Adcom amp. Love the pre-outs! Great sounding!!
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Used this with a dedicated turntable Marantz 100 cd holder player, floor speakers for home system. Delivers great sounds
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Older model but future proof! Last Marantz with Dolby Headphone.
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