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Marantz SR7005 OR Pioneer ELite SC-35

Hello,
I'm putting together a surround sound system and was wondering if anyone using either of the AVR's in my title would care to comment on them. I'm considering a purchase of one or the other and I'm thinking that between them its a "flip a coin" type of a decision. The PE uses Class-D amps; Marantz has a good rep for audio. Both have multi-year warranties, both are in the same price range.

All comments are appreciated..

Thank You
sedona
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kennyt
1,226 posts
 
I have the SR7005 and ST8002, so I too am biased towards Marantz given these two options, but both are strong units.
vicdamone
850 posts
 
Read my response to "Will Pioneer Elite SC-35 or SC-37 power B&W speakers?"
derry1
1 posts
 
another vote for the Marantz,,

have been using a SR9600 since it was new and no desire to change it out,,

Derry
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cerrot
1,700 posts
 
I don't think I would get either. Don't like Class D and Marantz in that price range is consumer grade and easilly bested. I do think you need to increase your budget a little but the increase in actual performance that you will get will easilly be heard.
sedona OP
144 posts
 
Cerrot,

IF I was to "increase my budget a little" what would you recommend?
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