Those theater amps you are considering from Marantz are not among their better amps. Any amp that can't handle 4 ohm speakers is no better than the amps in a mid level receiver, although the 8003 has better specs. I'd suggest amps from companies such as Outlaw Audio(model7500), or Parasound.
Advice on AV Receiver versus Separates
Starting from scratch here guys on my first Home Theater. Any advice would be appreciated.
I picked up a Marantz AV7005 pre-amp receiver from Best Buy for $705 (open box). I can also probably pick up the MM7055 for about $800.
Is this combo a good option for a 5.1 setup?
Should I rather go for a receiver instead?
I have heard great things about the AV7005, but not as much about the MM7055. Are there other separate combinations I should be considering?
I would like to spend around $1.5k for the receiver / amp&preamp so I have enough left over for speakers, etc.
Thank you.
I picked up a Marantz AV7005 pre-amp receiver from Best Buy for $705 (open box). I can also probably pick up the MM7055 for about $800.
Is this combo a good option for a 5.1 setup?
Should I rather go for a receiver instead?
I have heard great things about the AV7005, but not as much about the MM7055. Are there other separate combinations I should be considering?
I would like to spend around $1.5k for the receiver / amp&preamp so I have enough left over for speakers, etc.
Thank you.