Excerpt: The SR8002 IS a serious attempt by Marantz to take on the best top-end receivers at this price. And by that, we mean the Onkyo TX-SR875. Despite the hefty price tag, no...
Pros: A big, bold but still subtle sound; good with music - for a multi-channel amp; fine build
Excerpt: Marantz is a brand name. It was once an individual as well. What would Saul Marantz have made of the SR8002 A/V receiver? It bears little resemblance to the hi-fi...
Summary: At an MSRP of $1999, one would be hard pressed to find many receivers that provide the features and refined sound of the Marantz SR8002. Starting with a plethora of...
Conclusion: Like most modern receivers, there's so much to discover in the Marantz that this review could easily stretch to novella length. So let's just cut to the chase. The sound...
Pros: Powerful, musical amplification, Easy to use with a great remote, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding...
Cons: No onscreen volume/source/surround mode display via HDMI or component
Do you call the SR8002 an “audiophile’s receiver” or a
“videophile’s receiver”? May we suggest that the answer is simply
“Yes”? Here, you’ll find the power, flexibility, and advanced
performanc…
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