Denon AVR3803 VS. Marantz SR7300OSE

I've narrowed my search down to these two receivers. Any opinions? Maybe you can add to the confusion and recommend a third.

tommyt09-06-2003 3:48am

sjorgensen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 09-06-2003 at 02:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the Denon 3802 for HT and am quite pleased, but do not like the sound for just music. Have the Sony DVD-7700 hooked to it for DVD's, and CD's just don't sound as good as they do on the Marantz 18EX THX I havefor my music system with Thiel l.5's. Marantz sounds smoother with a larger soundstage for music than the Denon which tends to sound a tad harsher/leaner.
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dbx Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 09-07-2003 at 02:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.