Problems with Marantz AV 8003 & new AV 7005

I have owned the AV8003 for a couple of years now and besides sounding great, it has never given me a problem in any area. Knowing Marantz, the AV 7005 will probably be a great piece as well, BUT it is a Receiver, as opposed to separates - The AV 8003 lets you choose your power. - I am running a 7.2 system with Sonus Faber speakers so I need plenty of power and for that I use KRELL - The Krell and Marantz make a great match. Now to be VERY VERY Critical - Theater is killer Killer Killer - But it falls short for 2 channel Audio - it's good but not tip top Audiophile quality - If that is a concern...Probably could run a 2 channel preamp with a Theater by pass to accomplish both - But for Theater it sounds great - Again depending on your speaker demands and power - I find myself listening to the end credits because it sounds so good - Hope that helps...Tony

Check the Marantz site for specs on the AV 7005 RECEIVER - not sure why you would want to process the HD Codecs - I find them to sound perfect in every way...I always thought that was deliberate - it doesn't do it because it doesn't need it...
Also the pro-logic II and others Surround modes sound better most of the time without the Audyssey engaged as well. Hey it's not a Theta, Krell, Anthem, ETC but it is a very capable machine for the price...Tony

OK - I got it - sorry for the mix up

As to whether or not the EQ sounds better... I'd imagine that is system and room dependent. ON Mine, I still prefer the sound without the EQ applied using FIOS as the Source. Yes, it does add some punch and dynamics but I feel the sound to be more honest and natural without it. Now as far as Blu Ray - The Dolby True HD & DTS Master Audio are so good why mess with it. But since I can't I don't know the difference