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@zachariahadams

10 ай бұрын

Is your link missing or is it me?

@andrewrobinsonreviews

10 ай бұрын

@@zachariahadams Oh snap! Fixing now.

@thiagodelgado3128

10 ай бұрын

omg I had bought this marantz 40 to use with my klipsch ref premiere, will sound good? I see you don't recommends with klipsch only b&w etc

@Exalix

10 ай бұрын

@@thiagodelgado3128 No worries Cinema40 sounds fantastic with klipsch!

@Exalix

10 ай бұрын

Andrew, you are giving a sence that you skip calibration because you have some pride calibrating manually. I think that is wrong, and you are way to biased in that regard. You really should try and give Dirac a real chance, and use it for a couple of weeks or even up to a month. I'm sure, when you go back to none calibration mode, you will think, how the heck could you live without! Switching between calibartion modes quickly is not a good way to judge anything. Dirac Bass Control and ART is coming later this year, and it will accelerate away from your beloved SONY even further. Great review!

I got the 40 because of the remote, features and looks. Sony 7000 looks old remote looks bad. The 40 is just a beautiful piece!! Sounds great with keff r3 meta indigo blue! Just starting my theater setup.

I loved the review and I have been waiting for months to hear your non biased review and opinion. But, I am highly disappointed that the Marantz C-40 was not compare to the Denon AVR-X4800H which is in the same class. How much longer do we to wait for you to finally compare these two excellent reciever side by side?

Great video - thanks. I have realised while watching this channel that I enjoy the interactions and dialogue between you and Kristy just as much as the nerdy details about the equipment on test - it's a real testament to the chemistry as partners and a great way to differentiate your channel from myriad AV channels available. Well done!

I bought the Cinema 40 and like it very much. I'm still using a power amplifier via pre-out to an Emotiva XPA-200 gen 1 powering a pair of Kef R3 fronts and matching R series center channel. Using LS50s as surround speakers. I have the Kef R3s sitting on top of the SVS SB3000 subs using iso stands. The sub is tuned using Cinema manual setup and tuning. Sounds excellently blended and the optional directional L and R low frequency signals make it a great stereo experience. I'm using 80hz crossover to the subs. I could probably use 60hz crossover but I like SVS sub being more involved in the frequency curve.

I bought the Cinema 50 a few weeks ago - a little nervously as I had been waiting for this review of the Cinema 40 and didn’t want to feel I was missing out. No regrets at all, and I didn’t need to purchase Dirac. It’s only a 5.0 surround system and Audyssey worked wonders.

Thank you, bought this receiver and I must admit that the sound quality is so much better then my previous Yamaha 775 receiver with Magnat 1109 speakers as fronts. Stereo music is much more controlled, details in the upper frequencies sound nicer to the ears with more detail. Surround effects with movies are stronger and have a more surround sound then before.

Really love that you discussed the whole Marantz line-up.

There’s always something about your reviews that is just so satisfying and informative - thanks so much for your effort!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

I'm curious how you would stack the Denon X4800H against the Marantz Cinema 50/40. Are you planning on reviewing that model?

I'm so happy with Bose 600 and surrounds thanks to your review. The dialog is crystal clear. Love your videos. I'm someone who owned Mark Levinson and Magneplanars. But recently I went the simple way. Thx!

Thanks for the hint at the very end of the video! Looking forward to that B&W 606 S3 review!! can't wait!!!

Interesting that you prefer the sound without Dirac. I found that a few days listening to my front floorstanders and careful positioning to optimize 2 channel listening, then moving on to the entire multichannel setup and then running correction - it was the cherry on top to reach AUDIO ECSTASY.

I went that rabbit hole . Loved my Marantz AV 7005 . When it was time for repairs it was dated . Unable to get parts I had a big brick .The price of a new precessor is over 3.5k I went back to 2 channes.

Yep, Audyssey for first setup followed by ear after some break in and updates, as I have an off center great room. I do need the 8015 for the power as I am driving large speakers and mounted heights. The 80db is perfect for 7.2.4 and it runs cooler than my old 7010 did.

Great video as always! One note. A discussion of the reported bugs with the new Sony AVRs (from the 7000 to the an1000) such as reported hiss and loud clunk noises would have been nice. I tried two an1000 because I liked it for the same reasons as in your review but both units suffered from terrible hiss and clunking noise. This is widely reported on forums. I ended up with the x3800h and it has been flawless.

Hey Andrew great video from you guys, good to hear about home theater receivers and how they perform on various types of uses. This is great to know , especially for an daily driver rig separate from your higher end more elaborate specialized systems

Great review! One question:. Apple to apple comparison straight external amps, can I assume 40 and small 70 sound the same? That will save you a lot if you have some multi channel amps around.

Hi Andrew. Greetings from Turkey. I like to ask you that since you pointed that alot of people wont use dirac and also cinema 40 and 50 dont have that much of power diff. Would you rank SR8015 over cinema 40? I think i would. I am curios of what you think on cinema 40 vs SR8015

Thanks for another great review. These new marantz look killer in silver. Currently deciding how much i value having surround sound in the future, aka, deciding between the cinema 70s + amps and the model 40n. Both set ups are appealing.

Andrew, when you do these listening tests, receiver vs receiver, what is your A/B listening approach? Are you using a speaker level switcher to take the receiver speaker outputs and do a side by side?

Ooooo idea for another video…”Home Theater Lingo” in other words, what do enthusiasts mean by words like “bright, weight, warm, depth, range, full etc.” That could be fun and add to our knowledge a bit…

@marvinmurakami8828

10 ай бұрын

A bright sound usually means the highs overwhelm the rest of the sound. A warm sound usually means the highs are not as prominent. Weight and full usually means the sound has a lot of punch or force behind it. Depth usually refers to the midrange where the singer and instruments are in their proper space from front to rear. For instance, a forward sounding midrange will make a singer sound closer to you than the recording engineer intended. Imaging refers to a singer and instruments belonging in their proper space from left to right. For instance a singer should sound like they're lright in the middle between the speakers, in a good system, if you concentrate on the singer the left and right speaker will appear like they're not even playing. In a great live recording, you may hear the singer's voice move left or right as they move across the stage. Range usually refers to the ability to accurately reproduce sound from the lowest lows to the highest highs. Hope this helps.

@tommysshinebox1661

10 ай бұрын

@@marvinmurakami8828 that’s a fantastic and helpful explanation! Now help me with my taxes…😄😄😄

@erics.4113

10 ай бұрын

​@@michael-4k4000 pro calibration uses a machine that is highly sensitive to light and color, coupled with a computer to read the results and help you to calibrate to a baseline. E.g. what is red? I could show you thousands of variations that you would call "red", but there is a pure baseline 'red' when we talk about calibration. Like music, movie and film are calibrated to a specific color balance, specific white balance. They use calibrated equipment so the baseline is standardized and so when we say that hat should be red, we know specifically what we're referencing

@BoRerunn

10 ай бұрын

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Warm

@LeezahB

10 ай бұрын

@@marvinmurakami8828Thank you! This was excellent !!💖

I am wondering why you have not review denon x4800h? Well I know the x4800h is almost the same as x3800h, but i really want to know if there is any good between those from your point of view. Hope to see your review on x4800h in the future. I also like to watch if you will review the audiolab 8300xp too. Thanks a lot.

Great review. Just got my C40 a week ago, preowned less than 5months for less than $2200. Using it to replace my NR1710. My setup includes pairing it with Mcintosh MA5300, Sonus Faber Lumina III and Lumina Center. Still using my old sub from B&W AS608, and the surrounds and atmos speakers consist of DALI SPEKTOR2 and SS-CSE. I am still only using Audyssey for my setup, however i notice this time round the bass calibration is different from the NR1710, and the results were very positive. Overall bigger soundstage and details when watching my usual streaming stuff like Netflix, Amazon & Plex. My only wish is they can make it not so heavy in the future lol.

Great review! How is the stereo sound quality for music listening of the cinema 40 compared to the model 40n?

As Pauly Fuemana (rest in peace) said: "How Bizarre". I asked the very question about the 70 that was partially the subject of this video! First, thanks for answering my forum question. Second, seeing this review reinforced my decision to take your recommendation on the 70. (However, I ordered the 3 channel Emotiva BasX amp due to the expense of the Xpa series. What a great help you have been to me.) Twice! I really enjoy your channel

Andrew, I tried this Marantz and the Anthem at home and kept the Anthem. There is more clarity and easiness of driving speakers from Anthem that made me kept it. Needless to say about Anthem Arc and supplied microphone usb-c calibrated.

Thank you...this review TOTALLY reinforces many reviews of Marantz previously sought out...just LOVE the aesthetics, BUT like the sharpness and attack of a Sony or Pioneer (SC-09TX).

Interesting review and as usually a good one. Did you also try the Cinema 40 with an external amplifier e.g. like the Audiolab 8300? If so did it bust the stereo performance or did you only experience small improvements not worthy mentioning? Thank you in advance. Brgds Johannes

Great Review, thx 4 that. Is there a Receiver that closes the gap to the seperates? Like 4K or 5k max which is reliable in usage and without HDMI problems that tops the Sony and Cinema 40?

I have a 7705 Marantz and 2 Emotiva amps in a 5.1.4 set up. I’m looking to simplify and downsize from my rack to an AVR. Would you choose this over a ES or an Onkyo? Thanks

Nice review the both of you I am still using a Pioneer VSA-AX10Ai bought in 2005 in the Netherlands 34 kilos was in that time one of the best it is now already 15 years in South America with Xanadu AW 18 for the same speakers 105cm tall and the same style Center speaker and a Release 205 Subwoofer painted in the same Xanadu red RAL 60 color but has no wifi bluetooth . But like I heard you saying the Cinema 70 is my next receiver some day the moment I can buy it over here ! Keep doing the great with every review !

Great review and I was happy to hear the positive feedback. I'd be content living with Marantz. Andrew, your hair is looking sharp. Congrats. That's a road I could see myself going down one day.

Hi Andrew - I have watched your channel for a few years but am only now in a position to act on some of your recommendations like this awesome receiver. I want new speakers to go with it in my theater room/studio. What speaker system would you recommend that I pair this with, do you have a 7 or 9 channel speaker system you recommend?

Hello, thank you again for tour work. If I listened well you prefer the marantz 40's sound without Dirac, do you‽ My second question is the Sony's 360 , if I don't lose my mind , 360 mapping is proposed by marantz too, is it‽ My last question, you compared the marantz to similar amplifiers according to similar prices but what do you think if you compare marantz 40 to Onkyo rz5 with or without Dirac‽ I listened both and I have a little preference for the Onkyo rz50( less expensive)

Hi Andrew, great review, as always! If I'm debating between the cinema 40 and the anthem MRX 740 8K, for me the music quality is more important then dts and I need analog phono amp built in. which one should I go with?

Just another great review Andrew, well done. Can u please , please, please get your hands on the Denon A1H. I would absolutely love to get your thought on this piece.

Hi Andrew I have the Basx mc1 , Basx A3, A4 and an A7 for my Atmos speakers. Will I benefit from Marantz 70, 60, 50, or 40. . I am using Paradigm primer speakers. 200 B, 600 C , 200 B for surrounds and a Monolith 13 Subwoofer. I always listen to your videos many times over. 😊it’s just that after a while your system doesn’t seem as pleasant as before. So listening to your videos about the Marantz cinema range I wonder if it will make a big difference to the experience of 2 channel and a 7 channel set up as there is not much Atmos content on Netflix.

I love this idea! I have the Marantz Model 30 Integrated and am using an old Outlaw 975 ht processor/pre (putting the M30 into Power Amp mode for home theater only. All other sources go directly to the M30. This seems like the Perfect update to the aging 975 for someone like me who really only needs a 5.1 for HT, but desires a higher standard for audio (analog vinyl etc). I hope they keep this series.

I have an Onlyo RZ900 with an external 2 channel Threshold amp. Should I switch the RZ900 to Cinema 50 or go for a prepro?

Great review 👏 Expected a comparison with Denon x4800h and some technical information about audio processing side like DAC ....etc

Hi Andrew I want to purchase this Marantz Cinema 40 in combination with the Polk Signature ES55 and the Signature ES15 and the Signature ES35C and I also have a Cambridge Audio Minx subwoofer ,is this a good choice to start with and add 2 height channels later. Also from the Polk brand

The Marantz is a looker. I was thinking the 70 with an outboard amp too! Do you have any reviews on amps to pair with it? Thanks!

How does it compare to the 8015 which was reviewed a little over a year ago? Looks and Dirac aside, the big difference is the lack of a toroidal which puts the Cinema 40 closer to a 7000 series.

I went with the Cinema 60 in order to stay below the $2K mark. It was about twice what I paid for my last AVR and it sounds amazing. Best user interface of any AVR I’ve ever seen! Your video on the first 2023 Marantz you reviewed (I think it was the 50?) was a big part of my decision, so thank you!

I have the Sonus Faber Sonetta speakers. I have fount them to have very lov distortion but the have a slight bump up top. What receiver would allow me to EQ this a bit flatter, which to me would make it an even better speaker. I just want to EQ the top down just a bit. Thanks.

The Cinema 40 is made in with better components and is made in the Shirakawa plant in Japan. I'm been curious about Dirac but I think I have a nearly optimal sound figured out without it.

So the big questions, do I go with the Marantz C40 or the Onkyo RZ70? Also does anyone know what DACs the Marantz uses?

I went with the Denon x4800h which is similar to the Cinema 40. I got it for Dirac which was able to bring some depth back to my speakers that I need to have on semi enclosed shelves (compromises). Huge improvement over no eq and Audyssey no matter how much I tweaked it. Sony 7000 interested me but early buyers were finding software bugs though it had a false start where some retailers were selling it before others. So maybe it just wasn't ready yet. Happy with the Denon though!

So, if you had to choose between the Cinema 40 and the RZ70 for an Atmos home theatre setup, with a focus on sound quality and spatial placement accuracy, which would you go with?

Thanks! now I am more in doubt then ever :D I was looking towards the Cinema 40, but maybe not good enough for the Magnat 1109 speakers + additional surround speakers when watching movies. The idea of the Cinema 70 with an Emotiva is a nice idea, only the Emotiva is hard to get in Europe and kind expensive (2600 Euros) + the Cinema 70. I can buy the Cinema 40 for ~2300 Euro. @Andrew what would you recommend? Or is it worth looking in the Cinema 40 or 50 in Bi-Amping mode for the more juice?

Hey Andrew Thank another insightful review. You mentioned playing your music Apple TV 4K. Does this give allow gapless playback? Feel free to mention any other benefits of listening to music this way please. Regards Loyiso (South Africa)

THE review we've been waiting for. Thank you Kristi & Andrew. Our two channel music only system is complete. Want a video/movie centered receiver with Atmos and have gone back & forth between Sony AZ5000ES & Martantz Cinema 50 for a month. Choosing the Sony ES to pair with Emotiva XPA-5 to power Monitor Audio Silver speakers and Sony amps to power Atmos ceiling speakers for a 5.2.4 system. That was as honest & direct a review that I expect from you. Thank you again. 👍

@techsamurai11

10 ай бұрын

Do you get hiss with spatial audio when they are supposed to be silent?

@TxZick

10 ай бұрын

@@techsamurai11 Sony is on order I like Dirac used in the XMC-1, but an extra $400 for the Marantz 50 when Integra DRX 5.4 is no extra cost... The Sony ES line has always been a quality buy and I suspect they will release a firmware update for the "hiss" issue with some, but not all owners.

I'm on the lookout for a new reciver, and the Cinema series seems really interesting. I've been specifically looking for recivers with room correction. But as an Anthem MRX520 owner, I'm kinda sad that you have to pay an additional $250 to $350 for Dirac Live for the Cinema series when ARC is included in Anthem recivers. Does anyone know how Audyssey compares to Anthems ARC?

I wish you would have covered the setup and config of this receiver. With additional settings such as Dialog Enhancement and dedicated 2-channel mode you're leaving a lot on the table regarding the capabilities of this excellent AVR and I would have liked to see how some of those options compared to the Sony, Onkyo and others.

I have the Golden Ear super cinema 3D Aray xl Soundbar and a super sub x with the super sat 3 for back surrounds for a 5.1 I am looking at the Yamaha advantage a6 or the Martanz cinema 40 or 50 for my system what do you recommend

The receiver looks amazing - best in class looks. Thinking of going with the Sony 5000ES. What are the pros and cons compared to this Marantz 40? I would be looking to get speakers too - a floor stander pair and center maybe from SF lumina line and a sub. Please let me know if you have recommendations. Thanks so much for all the hard work you both put into these videos. The hard work comes across clearly as pure quality!

I just purchased the morantz 40 for some Emotiva speakers T1,C1, E2 and Dolby up firing speakers. I’m not looking to upgrade the speakers now but will this be a good setup? Also I’m paring it with a LG G3! If you had the funds what type of speakers would go great with the 40? Just for future upgrade! Thank you!

Thanks for the video. I have been saving and I plan to give myself a new sound this Christmas, especially for watching movies at home. I have heard very good reviews of Sony, but when you invest so much money you want the best in quality/price and your comparisons are the best.

I have the old Marantz AVR8003 pre and matching mm8003 power amp. It sounds like I would be better off swapping to the cinema 70 to use with my existing power amp rather than a cinema 40? I only have 7 speakers in total and have no plans to add to that, so would I be better off just saving the money on the 70 rather than getting the 40? thoughts? Its a shame Sony don't do a cheaper version with pre -outs too?

Okay so when I am ready to update my AVR I will have to choose between the Marantz C40 which will be a match for the 40N in my living room listening only space, or the Sony, which might nicely go with my Sony A95K TV in my HT. How to choose!!?🥰

So I just wanted to ask does the spatial audio work better with five speakers on the Sony 7000

Another great review!!! I've been torn between the 40 and the SR8015 and now you brought the Sony... Lol I'm currently in an apartment but once we find our house I want to do a dedicated home theater. I wish the 8015 had more 2.1 inputs. Would you pick the Sony over either Marantz? I would like to do a 7.2 and if possible 4 Atmos speakers with B&W 700 Series possibly. Still working on the details after getting the receiver. Thanks again!!!

Hi Andrew and Kristi I am new on your channel and I'm having a blast! You both are interesting, entertaining and wholesome! What are your thoughts about the Monolithe THX T365 30lbs "bookshelf" speakers by monoprice? Or any thoughts on monolithe audio products? Thank you!

Thanks for comparing to the Sony 7000es. If I only need 11.2, will the Sony 5000es work just as well?

Do the Marantz 40-50-60 share the same quality components, ie DAC, chips, etc? My experience is when you get the lower priced AVR in the family the SQ is lower because of cheaper electronics. I own the Denon 6700H w/11 140 wpc amps but this is overkill for my modest needs, 5.2 and Front Height. I own an Emotiva XPA-5 w/250 watts. I don't need Legacy connectors. I'm leaning towards the Marantz Cinema 50 or the Sony 7000 ES mentioned in the vid. Suggestions?

Do you prefer class AB , D or G/H amplification ?

Would be really curious how the Cinema 30 will stack up to the rest.. Seems like that one packs even more. And then there is that beast, the Denon A1H.. However that thing is pretty much twice the price of most receivers here.

Another great video you two. I'm one of the people you referred to, bought the Cinema 50 for Dirac capabilities but have yet to use it since it sounds so good without any correction. No regrets on spending extra for the 50 though, always a Marantz fan. Can't wait for the next review.

"that lil sumn sumn" THAT'S why I love watching yall!!!!!! LOL

I primarily listen to multichannel music (SACD, DVD-A and Blu-ray Audio). Between the Marantz Cinema 40 and the Sony ES7000 reviews, I'm getting the impression the Marantz might sound a little better for music, with the Sony's surround capabilities being a bit better due to its 360 spatial sound mapping. Just curious if anyone had any thoughts on this comparison and which might be the better option for surround based, immersive audio

@boldsyea5790

3 ай бұрын

I'm thinking the same thing, it seems like the Sony is better for movies while the Marantz is better for music.

Hey! I’d love to hear what you guys think about the Model 30, and the SACD 30n!

andrew other then channel power would there be ANY noticable difference between the cinima 40 and the denon 3800h?

Would something like the Marantz Cinema 60 be good for a pair of Martin Logan 60xti?

Hi Andrew. I am an older fan of stereo and electronics. I don't qualify as an audiophile, but definitely a bit of a snob and willing to pay more for quality. I used to build Heathkit products as a kid with my father who passed on his interests and love of music to me. Things have changed so much that I am not quite able to keep up. I do understand the concepts so I find your videos a great resource because you help sift down to the basics that help me grasp what's going on. I am from the old school where a lot of companies were highly respected such as McIntosh or Nakamichi were top of the line. I think that some of the old companies are not the same. We are going to buy a new system and I actually got my wife on board. We listened to the B&O Harmony and it sounded great but I couldn't help but wonder if putting together an entire system would be the better way to go. I found your channel and now I love your reviews. A salesman at another shop had me interested in the McIntosh but at about $8000. After hearing your reviews sanity has taken over and I am looking in the range of the Marantz Cinema 40, Sony 7000ES etc. That leaves me more money to upgrade the TV and speakers. Now I need to start thinking about speakers. Thank you for your great work!

I don’t know a lot about receivers, but I bought some fancy speakers (7.1) and feel like I should upgrade my receiver. I have a Yamaha RX-A2A. I’m curious how much difference I would notice if I upgraded to something like this.

❤ Thanks. Andrwe, we have been following you a Kristi for a year after our home theater was flooded. We think we have picked the components but we have no local way to audition the configuration. We were surprised that only a limited few, or should we best say just one made your best of 2022, that being the Sony TV. We have configured the Marantz cinema 40 with Martin Logan sides, center and side withe 2 subs on the front stage. We will also have 4 in ceiling atmos. Are you and Kristi available for a consult or sourcing. Also we are interested in your opinion of the benefit adding separate amps where best placed. That question is should we use marantz separates. ❤ thanks.

@ChannelGarrett

9 ай бұрын

That's a good idea.

So I've watched this review in its entirety and i must say...i love it. I've tried the cinema 40/50 and rxa8a. I love the yamaha but my choice will be the c40. The yamaha voice in movies is the winner but there's something about the c40 that distinguishes itself from the others... albeit small but still to my hearts content. Lovely review by the both of you and only wished that you guys touch on the independent subwoofer option.

I just replaced my old Marantz and really do like this receiver. The one thing I don’t like is when it is switching audio formats the screen cuts out for a second, so to workaround you really have to send the picture to the TV and just audio to receiver.

@vjn5270

10 ай бұрын

noticed this too occasionally have some issues.

@vjn5270

10 ай бұрын

I really only use music stereo modes but DD DSP for some content and the first DD DSP for movie content. I use multi channel stereo for certain dance music.

I do like the sound of marantz as a brand. I’m struggling to keep the numbers straight but if I were getting one of their receivers I might consider going all the way up to the 40 as I still own all my old games consoles and having them just work would be nice.

Would the Cinema 40 (85W per channel, 5-channels driven) be a good pairing with a 5.1 Bowers & Wilkins 702 S3 setup? Or would you wait for the Marantz 8015 replacement?

@andrewrobinsonreviews

10 ай бұрын

The Cinema 40 drove the B&Ws on its own just fine!

Does it really matter which AVR you get and their power output if you plan on using it as a PRE amp and getting a dedicated AMP like a emotiva for each channel? Cant decide between the Marantz 40 or 50??

@totalplonker824

4 ай бұрын

Sound quality comes from the components within the AVR. Not the power amp. By adding a poweramp you're just giving yourself more of what's already been established.

I really hope this generation of Marantz and Denon receivers will get Dirac ART support. I’ve heard that they’re working on it but nothing is confirmed yet. The upgrade will most likely cost 900€+ but Dirac art is absolutely worth every penny

Hey Andrew, great video. Do you think the Cinema 50\40 paired with a McIntosh MTI100 Integrated Turntable for the 805D4 is a good setup to boost stereo performance & do justice to a good vinyl collection?

@darkop6405

6 ай бұрын

did you get a chance to try it with your 805D4 ? I have same speakers

Hey Andrew - do you know what DACs are used in the Cinema 40?

What a great presentation! You got a new subscriber! Thanks!!! (What AVR would you recommend for my setup: I only have two front speakers, 685 S2 and an AS608 subwoofer. I listen mostly to music, Classic Rock. I am old school and don't like rear speakers, however, I like to see the files on the TV screen. I was thinking about the Marantz Cinema 60 or the Onkyo TX-RZ50... thanks again!)

@totalplonker824

4 ай бұрын

Why are you considering an AVR when you only want two speakers. Surely a stereo amp would be more suitable

Hello - did you make a review of the Denon AVC A1H ? That looks great with everything on board.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

10 ай бұрын

They still have not sent one.

I recently replaced a failed Pioneer SC57 with a Marantz SR7015 that was on a superb closeout deal. Plus it has analog inputs for SACD to use with a legacy player. It seems underpowered, volume requiring 75% for even moderate volume. I may not have it set up correctly. Also, I cannot get Zone 2 speakers to work.

Well the 3,000 dollar receiver market is not in the cards for me. Not that I couldn't afford it, but they really are overkill for my needs (smaller room). But you have me seriously considering the Cinema 70 series to replace my aging 2005 Denon 2805. It's still alive and kicking but horrendously outdated at this point. Plus I have recently purchased a Cambridge AX35 for 2 channel use and I think mixing this with the 70 would be a great match. Great reviews Andrew and Kristi. I think you are one of the better channels for layman audiophiles like me. A good mix of moderately high and low end reviews with plenty of detailed info to make an informed decision. Keep up the good work!

I wrote they would release something in October and they just announced the stereo receiver 70s with 6 hdmi inputs and one out wow. 😂 @ 1000$ is probably not enough but could be good in the bedroom as slim as it is. Will still be waiting for this review, thank you!

Would it be correct to say that there would be no audible difference between the Cinema 40 and 50 if an external amplifier is powering the speakers?

@andrewrobinsonreviews

10 ай бұрын

Potentially, yes.

Waiting for review of Denon 4800. Marantz for music and great look and Denon for movies?

I've been longing for this video for a while. I need a "today's" comparison vs the rxa8a. I haven't watch the video yet but I'm pretty sure it's probably mentioned a bit... but a small video between the 2 flagships would be perfect. I'll watch it on my big screen like it's a movie when i get home.

hi andrew what differences did you perceive between this cinema 40 and the ysmaha. a8a? Which one do you prefer overall? I hope for your response, thank you 1000

@Ponticus

6 ай бұрын

Marantz is better if you enjoy Music alot the Yamaha a8a is better for Movies cause of Surround AI the Dialoges are very good but the Yamaha is more expensive ... if u are unsure order both and Send back the one you dislike 😁 Remember the only Person who has to like your system is you 😉

I was reading the press release about the new upcoming Denon 6800 and it mentiond that is has a processing feature called 360 Reality audio whic they said is based on Sony's 360 Spatial Sound technology. I looked the feature set for the Cinema 40 and it mentions this feature as well. Did you know this, if so did you try it?

Hey friends hope you have a wonderful long weekend! I'm definitely interested to hear which came out on top for both of you. I still think I most want to hear a Sony AVR in my own theater, but my Pioneer (Onkyo) isn't going anywhere soon. By the way love the new intro. Keep up the great work.

Would love to see a review on the Emotiva MR1 released this year and how it compares to these high end receivers

@techsamurai11

10 ай бұрын

Yeah - in the meantime if you're interested you can go to their forum and read some comments by balthazar2k4 who bought the Cinema 40 and MR1 and compared them. He had the same issue as I did with bi-amping the LR with a premium 5 channel set up. You can also see my questions about their Room EQ and some great tips on microphone measurements and what surfaces are good to avoid reflections.

Video idea: audyssey vs Dirac sound comparison :D I think a lot of people run room correction, sets it and forgets it. Curious how the sound stage and dynamics compare with each other and against no eq.

☝Great review as always! I appreciate the quality and depth of information. How would you compare the Cinema 40 to the SR8015? I was sold on the SR8015 after your last review of that one. Now I'm stumped after watching this review of the 40. There are benefits to each one. Is the SR8015 due for an update to get some of the extra features the Cinema 40 has?

I wanna see a dedicated video on Sony Spatial Mapping vs Dirac