Denon AVR3803 VS. Marantz SR7300OSE

Tommyt, we think exactly alike. those are the same two receivers I narrowed it down to myself. IMHO, the Marantz edges out the Denon in music, while the Denon wins in HT. Of course alot depends on what your hooking it up to and with what your hooking it up with. Also, do you want 7.1 or 6.1? The Marantz is 6.1 while the Denon is 7.1. For me, I'm getting the Marantz to replace my Yamaha RX-V800, which is still a great receiver, but is only 5.1 and doesn't match the marantz or Denon musically.

that Denon model rocks for movies.

If this is a 50 50 music movie system, then go for the marantxz. if this is mostly for HT, go with the denon hands down

Will hold it's value longer and without very good speakers it shouldn't make alot of difference. Denon's 7.1 is good if you have the room size.

I'm a Marantz guy and 7200 owner. I heard the NAD 762 this past week and recommended you give it a listen as part of your search.

The DENON beats the Marantz in HT, as well the Marantz beats the DENON in music.
However, the NAD T763 (which replaces NAD T762) is superior to those in both HT and music!
But, if money no object, I would go for NAD T773.