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Pics of the insides:

Decent insides..

For those looking for a mid-high level processor...

 

HDAM

 

Nice innards... the display is bit tiny though...

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  On 07/11/2012 at 10:03 AM, DJQ said:

nice. its time you upgraded to this.  :)

 

Nah.... 1k more? No network save, and no internal amps... that means a significant outlay...

 

Well someone could buy my 4 day old Denon 4520 at my cost and I will see...;)

 

 

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At last its coming, the new Marantz Pre/Pro is coming.

Supposedly to be released in the US in December at a supposedly $3599 RRP. (US Dollars)

Should be released here some time in the latter part of 2013.

I have been waiting for this one hoping Marantz would top the AV7005 which i own and am totally happy with but really wanting a Pre/Pro that can do 11.2 channels, and now its a reality. Whoooo Hooooo.

As mentioned it has 11.2 channels

Balanced XLR's

Audessey XT32

Audessey DSX and DTS NeoX

Its looks are pretty much identical to the AV7005

looking forward to its release and the reviews coming out of the US

more info can be found over at the AVS forum

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Good to hear Ian ! And finally with xt32 which the marantz units been wanting. Comes loaded like that be a pretty popular thing I reckon :) looks like based on denon 4520 ? and taking platform further.

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I must apologise for the lack of specs and other info on the unit, i am not up with how to get pics and links from one thread or website to another.

The thread on the AVS forum is already 12 pages long and has pics of the units front and rear panels and some internals.

lots of discussions about what it is based on and what its got

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Interesting bits:

 

- XLR

- toroidal transformer

- copper plating reminds me of my SR 12

- XT 32

 

For me the icing is

- legacy RC 5 remote - I can press my SR 12 into use as a power amp

- HDAM modules

 

The MM 8077 looks nice too

 

Posted

I'm also hoping that the two front side panels are not plastic like they are on the AV7005.

It looks a tad tacky with the two different finishes, better if it is all metal/aluminium with the same paint finish.

Would look alot classier for their flagship model.

Posted (edited)
  On 08/11/2012 at 8:01 AM, beejay76 said:

4 10/100 LAN ports and 3 HDMI out, never seen that on a pre-pro before.

Same as denon 4520....sorry beejay76, i should have read your comment a bit closer :ermm:

Edited by kingbaz
Posted

Hi,

I have SR6006 with CDP SA-8003, paired with Monitor Audio RS-8. I feel that it is lacking of that openess when comes to stereo playback.

 

Not sure whether I should add a 2 channel pre or power. In term of gain; what route would you recommend? Any other route? I am more inclined to power though my friends recommend pre with HT bypass.

 

Thank you.

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  On 15/11/2012 at 1:56 PM, Chopsus said:

7701 $2850 @ Clefhifi?? Cheaper than an Integra

http://clefhifi.com....roducts_id=1808

Can someone please dissuade me from buying one?

The also have a 7005 for $1699 ..... please talk me out of that too.

Must say can't fault the 7005, it's performed flawlessly. For that money $1699 and if you have no need for 11.2 or Audessey 32 then i say do yourself a favour.

the only reason i'm even considering the 8801 is for the capability of 11.2.

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  On 15/11/2012 at 8:31 PM, Quark said:

The US Marantz site has the specs as only Audyssey XT, not XT32. That kills my interest.

All the guys in the know over at AVS Forum have said that it definately has the long awaited XT32.

I suppose until one of them gets their hands on the unit in early December we will have to wait and see.

I'm confident that it will have it this time around for the Flagship model.

Posted
  On 15/11/2012 at 1:56 PM, Chopsus said:

7701 $2850 @ Clefhifi?? Cheaper than an Integra

http://clefhifi.com....roducts_id=1808

Can someone please dissuade me from buying one?

The also have a 7005 for $1699 ..... please talk me out of that too.

Chops the integra has xt32 ? That would be the decider. I'd pass on the marantz av7005 as it doesn't. Xt32 is really worth it !

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  On 15/11/2012 at 8:31 PM, Quark said:

The US Marantz site has the specs as only Audyssey XT, not XT32. That kills my interest.

Amazon has the 7701 for $1700 - grab a step down transformer and its good value.

Hmm no xt32 would seem crazy. If they don't they shot themselves in the foot for a flagship.

Quark the marantz pres basically denon equilaent Avrs with torroidal supply and better analog stage using a step down would partially negate the power supply benefits.

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  On 15/11/2012 at 8:39 PM, Ian13 said:

All the guys in the know over at AVS Forum have said that it definately has the long awaited XT32.

I suppose until one of them gets their hands on the unit in early December we will have to wait and see.

I'm confident that it will have it this time around for the Flagship model.

Ian, I think they're referring to the upcoming 8801, not the 7701 Chopsus referred to.

Given the 67% price difference on the 7701 between Us and Aus, not holding my breath for local pricing on the 8801 to be lower than the Integra 80.3. We get bent over again by local distributors...

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Hmm no xt32 would seem crazy. If they don't they shot themselves in the foot for a flagship.

Quark the marantz pres basically denon equilaent Avrs with torroidal supply and better analog stage using a step down would partially negate the power supply benefits.

Agree Al, a step down transformer is less than ideal, but unlike an AVR/amp, no real risk of power supplies overheating due to core saturation caused by 60Hz / 50Hz difference.

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