Marantz SR7002 Receiver Review
Marantz SR7002 HDMI Receiver
Summary
- Product Name: SR7002 AV Receiver
- Manufacturer: Marantz America
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: March 22, 2008 22:31
- MSRP: $ 1399
- Specifications
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- HD Audio Support: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, dts-HD Master Audio
- DSP: Analog Devices HammerHead SHARC 32 bit floating point DSP processor
- Power Ratings: 7 x 110 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20
kHz, <.05%THD)
Audio DAC: Crystal 192 kHz/24bit DAC x 7 - HDMI: 1.3 with support for Deep Color, 24p and SACD/DVD-Audio support
- Crossover: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250Hz
- Remote: EL backlighting pre-programmed/learning remote
- Video Inputs: 4 x HDMI (1.3); 3 x Component Video (100MHz); 7 sets composite and S-video inputs
- Video Outputs: 100MHz Component video output, 3 composite and s-video outputs, Multi-Zone composite video output
- Audio Inputs: 7.1 external wide bandwidth (100 kHz) multi-channel inputs, 5/7 Channel Stereo, DENON Link 3rd (SACD & DVD-Audio compatible), 7 assignable digital inputs (5 optical, 2 coaxial), 10 analog inputs
- Audio Outputs: 2 optical digital outputs, 2 multi-zone stereo pre-amp level audio outputs, fixed or variable level
- Additional
Connections:
RS-232C port for third party control Systems, remote I/O ports, 2 assignable
+12V triggers, detachable power cord
- Dimensions: 17 5/16" x 7 1/4" x 15 5/8"
- Weight: 33.1 lbs
Pros
- THX Select2 Certification
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs; 2 x HDMI outputs
- Dual component video outputs
- Deep Color, xvYCC Support
- Dedicated Zone 2 Remote
- RS-232C control & dual 12V triggers
Cons
- Only 480i/p upconversion via HDMI
- Can use only one HDMI output at a time (not parallel)
- Remote has quirky pre-programmable functions
Introduction
There are so many features being added to AV receivers these days, it's hard to keep up - but that's what I like to call a quality problem. The real problem is discerning which of the features really matter. For those of you familiar with past Marantz products, you may be surprised to note that the company is alive and well and competing head-on with other manufacturers in the home theater market. In fact, I was as stunned as anyone when I realized the incredible potential of the SR7002.
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mouettus posts on May 02, 2008 15:17
mpedris;408262
How might the SR-7002 drive a 4 ohm or 6 ohm load continuously?
A friend is considering buying this receiver to drive the Mirage OMD-5 (rated at 6 ohms) or Sonus Faber Concertino (rated at 4 ohms).
Might a Denon AVR-3808 do a better job at driving the said speakers?
Thanks in advance for any help.
IMO, I wouldn't even consider driving 4ohm speakers continuously on a receiver point.
6ohm might be ok... check the manual/call for tech support.
mpedris posts on May 02, 2008 09:59
How might the SR-7002 drive a 4 ohm or 6 ohm load continuously?
A friend is considering buying this receiver to drive the Mirage OMD-5 (rated at 6 ohms) or Sonus Faber Concertino (rated at 4 ohms).
Might a Denon AVR-3808 do a better job at driving the said speakers?
Thanks in advance for any help.
A friend is considering buying this receiver to drive the Mirage OMD-5 (rated at 6 ohms) or Sonus Faber Concertino (rated at 4 ohms).
Might a Denon AVR-3808 do a better job at driving the said speakers?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Gary Pavlovich posts on April 28, 2008 19:14
To "intheindustry,"
What is your experience with the latest Harman Kardon AVR 247 product?
I am putting together my HT setup and purchased this unit, still new in the box, and haven't installed it yet but reading all the current "problems" should I switch to the Onkyo 605 or 606 for better quality and sound?
Being new to HT, is there an appreciable sound/video quality difference with 1.3 vs. my Harman AVR 247's 1.1 (1.2?) setup?
I would like the best sound and picture in this price range.
Thank you for any help!
Gary
What is your experience with the latest Harman Kardon AVR 247 product?
I am putting together my HT setup and purchased this unit, still new in the box, and haven't installed it yet but reading all the current "problems" should I switch to the Onkyo 605 or 606 for better quality and sound?
Being new to HT, is there an appreciable sound/video quality difference with 1.3 vs. my Harman AVR 247's 1.1 (1.2?) setup?
I would like the best sound and picture in this price range.
Thank you for any help!
Gary
geraldan posts on April 28, 2008 03:50
Setting up HT system, considering this AV receiver. A couple of questions: My centre channel is 4 ohm, 88 db, max power 100w, fronts will be 8 ohm 87db max power 80w, rears 8 ohm 85 db max power 100w - will this receiver do the job?
Regarding its video capabilities, if I get a Blu Ray player such as the Panasonic BDP HDK 50 (or 30) and play a regular DVD (not Blu Ray), will the Blu Ray player upscale to 1080p, and so are the "limitations" of the Marantz video upscaling irrelevant (it only upconverts 480i/p via HDMI)?
Thanks, geraldan (a newbie to all of this technical stuff!)
Regarding its video capabilities, if I get a Blu Ray player such as the Panasonic BDP HDK 50 (or 30) and play a regular DVD (not Blu Ray), will the Blu Ray player upscale to 1080p, and so are the "limitations" of the Marantz video upscaling irrelevant (it only upconverts 480i/p via HDMI)?
Thanks, geraldan (a newbie to all of this technical stuff!)
Seth=L posts on April 12, 2008 10:45
Lower impedance speakers are harder to drive because they require more power. Most receivers run out of gas so to speak when trying to drive a constant 4 ohm load at reference levels. Speakers don't ask for power, they take it, and sometimes they try to take more than the power source can handle dishing out, but the power source tries to give the speakers all the power they want even if it's not meant to do so. One of two things will occur if the speakers are taking too much power, it will shut down (protection mode) or it will eventually break down the power source from massive heat build up.
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