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In Reply to: Re: HT Receiver opinions. . .also Marantz question. . . posted by Betelgeus on June 12, 2000 at 08:24:32:
Your budget would allow for good separates, allowing for more flexibility and probably better sound IMO.
I haven ot heard the newest generation of MArantz receivers, but own their SR-96, which was the flagship before DD. It was completely blown away by upgrading the amp section to a separate. Now I will soon replace the pre as well (and expect even bigger sonic gains).
Outlaw will have a pre/pro out soon, you can also find other units with all the bells & whistles for around $1k (or less if you consider used).
5 Channel amps are plentiful & very good in the $1k range.
Don;t forget to budget for another IC from pre to amp, but other than that cost I think separates afford you better quality for your $$$DG
Yes, that's a great answer. I have been looking at Audiogon and a few other sites. Audio Advisor has a Marantz Dolby Digital processor for $400 and includes the RC200 remote ($250). Audiogon has numerous multi amps for under $1000. I did notice 5 Marantz monoblocks at $175 each and some carver AV705's for around $500. If you have some old interconnects laying around you could put together a $2500 system for around $1000.Good luck,
KAK
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