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
- 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.
- SR7002 Overview, Features, and Build Quality
- SR7002 Basic Setup and Multi-Room Use
- SR7002 Advanced Setup and Menu System
- SR7002 RC8001SR Remote and HD Audio Support
- SR7002 Listening Tests
- SR7002 Measurements and Analysis Report
- SR7002 Review Conclusions and Recomendations
