Does anyone own both Marantz NA7004 and an Marantz AV component (model)? How does the DAC compare to the one in NA7004 for music? thx
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I previously owned a top of the line lexicon and was running a musical fidelity DAC in for music only . All interconnects were Nordost red dawns . After reading the reviews purchased the AV7005 thens sold all that Equip and used the extra cash for a new set of speakers . Its made in China but so is an iPhone.It was a BIG improvement
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I previously owned a top of the line lexicon and was running a musical fidelity DAC in for music only . All interconnects were Nordost red dawns . After reading the reviews purchased the AV7005 thens sold all that Equip and used the extra cash for a new set of speakers . Its made in China but so is an iPhone. It was a BIG improvement
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Matt, in my opinion you can't go wrong with either one but from what I have read, the 7008 is a step above the Denon. Here is a link to a review I read: http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/marantz-sr5008-sr6008-sr7008 I have not installed a new 7008 so I cannot give you an opinion based on personal experience... Hope this helps. Brad
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The DAC is fine. What will limit sound quality in this case is not the DAC but rather the upsampling that pandora is guilty of - at least when i sampled music streaming services. I compared spotify, pandora, and mog, and hands down - Mog was the winner in file quality - dont get bogged down with numbers and listen first. I cancelled both pandora and spotify immediately.
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Dear Mustapha, Thank you for your inquiry. They are both great receivers. Based on amplifier quality I would probably give a slight edge to the Marantz AV8801. Let me know if I can be of any additional assistance! Regards, Eric Cohen World Wide Stereo
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I have used several decades Marantz and had never a broken unit, I'm sure that Marantz Europe will help you with service if needed. Be aware that US equipment is build for 110Volt 60Hz, Europe has 230Volt 50Hz Best Regards, Andries Bosma
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Have a listen to the Arcam amps. They are a good match. The Nad line is also a good fit. I am using two nuforce mono blocks and have no complaints. It's worth getting a quality DAC.
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I am not sure about you questions, but my Marantz is in every respect a superb unit!
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Hello,it is difficult to understand what is phase issues. External dac should improve everything in sound. However I found some issues (warn) when connecting to PC via USB. Drivers are not singed one and finally I was not able to install them on 8.1 in half hour time. It is not clear how it would be even if succeeded if you would like to keep PC at high protection level with signed drivers feature on. In general I am quite happy with this DAC but not using with PC - CD and TV SPDIF connected.
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Unfortunately I don't have much information to help because I'm considering the purchase of the same system. Has your impression changed much from the original post? I enjoy classical music but don't know much about different audio outputs and quality differentiators. Is there a better system at a similar price that you know of? Thanks for any additional thoughts.
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Interesting. No, I haven't, and I own both. But they are on different systems. It would probably sound great. I love the DAC itX. Apple TV also.
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I really don't know for sure, since I have never heard the Marantz. The SONY came highly recommended having been listed as an A list component by Stereophile and Absolute Sound. The real decision make was a member of my audio society who imports SACDs from Japan told me that he and his custormers vastly prefer the SONY to other brands like Marantz and Yamaha. Some of the high priced stuff like MacIntosh and Esoteric may outperform it but apparently this can be exceeded by some of the aftermarket mods available for it.
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http://www.avsforum.com/forum/90-receivers-amps-processors/1482248-official-marantz-sr5008-sr6008-sr7008-av-receiver-owner-s-thread.html You should find all your answers here!! I don't own an apple so I really don't know.
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I'm on a Mac so no. However, Peachtree support was great when I had a question. The DAC offers such amazing sound for the price so any short-lived driver hurdles would be worth it.
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I've got a Marantz NR1504 which I got specifically for a surround system, and the subwoofer was the last piece. You might visit a local stereo shop and ask about receiver specs for a system that includes a powered subwoofer, and use that to help figure out what you have and what you need. Good luck.
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That's a good point, theater environment vs home environment. In that case you would THINK that when they press the disc for home viewing they would remix the audio for that environment...I just got the AVR-591 last month, and I'm LOVING it. The only dislike so far is that the volume numbers are a bit small... I'm kind of OCD and have specific numbers I like for various uses of the receiver, LOL.
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Hi, I have my Emotiva UPA-700 connected to a Marantz SR6007 Home Theater AV Receiver. I felt that the sound is not louder, but it is clearer. I tested it to see if it was worth keeping the Emotiva. I felt it was worth it. Also, as an FYI - Since I have 4 ohm impedance Dynaudio speakers I decided to go with a separate amp to protect my receiver. The thing that surprised me the most was my volume level is at about the 2/3rd level. (With my earlier Yamaha receiver without any amp, it was usually at the 1/4th level).
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The Cambridge is definitely a better preamp than the one in a standard receiver. Whether or not you can hear the difference will depend on how much better it is than the preamp in your Marantz. I would say that if your Marantz is near their top of the line quality, then you might not hear much improvement. If it is a budget quality model, you would probably notice an improvement. Obviously, your phono cartridge quality will make a world of difference also. Good luck!!! PS Be careful to order a preamp that plays the type of cartridge you have- moving coil or moving magnet. I bought the Cambridge that can play both, but some units don't.