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Marantz SR5003 Home theater receiver with HDMI switching and video upconversion | 
 enlarge | Brand: Marantz
Category: CE
New (6) from $759.95
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 29626
Shipping Weight (lbs): 40
Dimensions (in): 20.8 x 18.9 x 10.4
MPN: SR5003
UPC: 699927221157
EAN: 0699927221157
ASIN: B001FXSDR8
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| Features:
| • | 90 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD | | • | Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, and SRS Circle Surround II decoding | | • | Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included) | | • | XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package) | | • | SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect home tuner kit) |
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Product Description
90 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD * Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, and SRS Circle Surround II decoding * Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included) * XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package) * SIRIUS satellite radio capable (requires SIRIUS subscription and optional SiriusConnect home tuner kit) * iPod integration (requires optional Marantz IS201) * HDCD decoding * Dolby Headphone mode for simulated surround sound via standard stereo headphones * on-screen display for easier system setup and operation * learning/multibrand remote *
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| Customer Reviews:
Solid Performance For The Price January 2, 2009
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this AVR on Thanksgiving Day, when it had been offered by OneCall (via Amazon.com) for nearly 20% off list price (despite the fact that this unit seems to rarely be discounted on the internet). I waited to review it until I had a chance to set it up with a Panasonic Blu-Ray (BD55) that I received for Christmas (also purchased on Amazon.com). Now that I have had a chance to listen to it with the Blu-Ray as well as listening to it in 2-channel mode (music) I can report that I am very pleased with the sound quality and separation in both 2-channel and my 5.0 setup (no subwoofer is being used). The sound quality in 2-channel was very important to me, and for the price this AVR is a very reasonable choice. My only caution would be that the SR5003 is rated at 90 watts per channel, which is fine for my room size (about 15 x 15) , but may not be enough for larger rooms. Nonetheless, my aging ears (which suffer from a touch of tinnitus from too many concerts in my 20's) do not need high volume, and I am satisfied with the power of the unit.
For what its worth, my SR5003 is hooked up to a pair of recently "broken-in" Monitor Audio RS-6's (main), a Boston Acoustics VR-1 (center) and a pair of Paradigm Atoms (rear surround).
And last but not least, two "thumbs-up" to OneCall, with which I had no experience before this purchase. I have since purchased a couple other items from OneCall (one of which had to be returned due to a mistake on my part) and the service and promptness of OneCall has been exemplary with each transaction.
Marantz SR5003 Review November 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I previously had a McIntosh amplifier (tube) and preamplifier, then a 150 watt Luxman reveiver. The Luxman because of its age started popping in and out of one of the channels. (I am having it restored) I got the Marantz primarily for when I set up my 50" plasma for surround sound. Right now it's pushing two Klipasch Chorus II speakers. The sound is quite good although maybe not quite at the level of the Luxman for classical music which is what I listen most often (I am a trained musician). For AV purposes the Marantz is really well designed with a huge number of configurations. I also I have the XM satellite radio setup which was very easy to connect and make active. The sound is very clean and powerful. The remote is quite well designed and can be used as a universal unit.
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