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The Marantz SR5003 is a mid-line AV receiver with many features of a more high-end system. The exterior panel is a combination of aluminum extrusion and glass-reinforced resin which protects the inner circuitry and absorbs internal and external resonance. The interior design includes an engineered linear power supply specially chosen capacitors, and follows Marantz tradition by mounting all audio circuits on seperate circuit board for maximum isolation and minimum interference. The seven in-line channels have 90 watts of power each, and use components chosen based on the results of listening tests for best sound quality. The Texas Instruments micro-processor allows compatibility with high quality digital audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD in high resolution and Master Audio implementation, DSD and Dolby Digital among others.
MSRP $800.00
Release date September, 2008
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The included Audyssey MultEQ allows you to modify the sound for up to six individual seats, as well as performing various auto-configurations to optimize the soundfield. The MDAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) performs dynamic analysis of compressed signals, such as MP3 or AM/FM, and recreates the missing high frequency spectrum for enhanced sound. For audio, this unit has eight analog audio inputs, six digital inputs, three analog out and one digital out. For video, there are three HDMI inputs, all of which are version 1.3 capable, an HDMI out, three component inputs, five S-video and five composite inputs, as well as two outputs for component, S-video and composite. Analog video sources can be converted to 480i up to 1080i to the resolution of your choice thanks to th i-Chips Technology converter. The various video outputs as well as the analog and digital Zone 2 audio outputs make the SR5003 a starting point to running a whole house entertainment system. Other features include a backlit remote control, lock out front panel and options such as the eight HDMI input VS3002 or satellite radio adaptor.
Features:
- Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
- High Bit Rate Audio capability: Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio
- HDMI v1.3a repeating (3 in/1 out)
- Audyssey MultEQ
- M-DAX for compressed audio
- 10bit Video converter to HDMI (interlaced to progressive and scaler)
- Dual component video output
- Analog and digital multi-zone outputs
- In-line seven channel amplifiers/High definition audio design
- New FL display
- Updated backlit Learning remote controller
- <16" Shallow chassis
- Various control interfaces: RS-232C, Flasher-in, DC trigger
- Multiple radio system (AM/FM/XM/SIRIUS)
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Marantz SR5003
• SR5003 Receiver
UPC: 099927221155
MPN: SR5003
Marantz SR5003
• Marantz SR5003 Audio Video Receiver
• Marantz SR5003 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
UPC: 699927221157
EAN: 699927221157
MPN: SR5003
Competitors
Marantz SR5003 is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $550.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- no USB input, so NO firmware update.
Marantz SR5003
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Yamaha RX-V663
100%
MSRP $599.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 1080p video pass-through support
- 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI
Cons
- Any pre amp outputs
- Manual says you can't use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to your TV.
- Does not appear to have a switched AC outlet (for active subwoofer)
Marantz SR5003
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Sony STR-DG920
100%
MSRP $599.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 channel pre-outs
- Video upconversion to 1080p
- Front panel USB port for connecting mp3 player
Cons
- No switched AC outlet
- Only 96KHz/24bit audio over HDMI. (see manual, bottom of pg 33)
- No S-Video inputs
Marantz SR5003
50%
vs.
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
50%
MSRP $500.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- High definition audio format decoding
- Video transcoding and upconversion to HDMI
Cons
- Doesn't upconvert to 1080p, only 1080i
- Hudson II video processor is a 2D comb filter as compared to 3D comb filter with adaptive motion
- Does not upscale HDMI inputs, only passes them through.
Marantz SR5003
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR606
MSRP $649.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Decodes high-definition audio formats
- Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
- You can rename inputs up to 8 characters
Cons
- No upscaling of HDMI sources
- Only 2 digital optical and 2 digital coaxial inputs
- Setting up receiver is very tedious and manual is not user friendly
Marantz SR5003
vs.
Denon AVR-1909
Reviews
December 10, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
- 2 component video outputs
- great brand name
- attractive
- upconverts SD signals to 1080i
Cons
- With an abundance of customization and tons of feature, it is not be the best receiver for a non technical person
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April 2, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 2 component video outputs
- affordable price
Cons
- With an abundance of customization and tons of feature, it is not be the best receiver for a non technical person
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February 18, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
- affordable price
- great brand name
- 3 Zone (A/B/C) Multi-Room Speaker Selection
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August 19, 2009
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Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
- 2 component video outputs
- affordable price
- great brand name
- attractive
- upconverts SD signals to 1080i
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November 30, 2008
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Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
- affordable price
- great brand name
- attractive
- upconverts SD signals to 1080i
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February 16, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
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December 1, 2008
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Pros
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 2 component video outputs
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