“The performance with multichannel music was impressive, whether it was DVD-Audio or SACD, with well defined instruments and an impressive level of clarity. The Marantz was also surprisingly effective with two-channel music and certainly better than some of the other receivers we’ve reviewed. We found instruments and vocals were well reproduced, whilst the SR7008 managed to create a cohesive soundstage with excellent positioning and plenty of detail and clarity. There is no doubt that the greater subtlety of the Marantz results in a more musical experience than one would normally expect from an audio/video receiver.”
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A recent reviewer said, “I’m no “audiophile”, so my street cred is limited to the other 99.9% of mere audio-mortals. This receiver rocks. Great power, extremely easy-to-use manual (albeit, downloadable only), all the features I would want/need and then some. I’m a boomer, so am more interested in basic functionality and quality than whiz-bang features I never use. This is a surprisingly neutral receiver coming from Japan, very balanced sound (not bright or shrill, neither muddy), with enough oomph to wow the neighbors. Though it’s definitely not entry-level, it’s very easy to set up if you just (a) read the manual before you start running wires, then (b) read it again and follow the directions as you go. Same with the Audyssey’s MultEQ XT32. Follow directions for excellent results. Video is what you’d expect from a newer product, which is to say, excellent. No complaints thus far.”