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Marantz or Denon
This is not ment to start a war or anything. But am I correct to think that Marantz is a little higher end then Denon? I like them both, though I do tend to think Denon is getting a little to much like box store ish,
I was really looking into Denon for my pre/pro due to the great reviews, but when I took the time to listen to the marantz ( I always stayed away from marantz, I dont know why really, it might have been the black and gold look) I was really surprised on how nice the sound was. so I know they are from the same D&M holdings, but what are their respective markets? Is it Denon Marantz then Mcintosh? *Disclaimer* The real market is what sounds the best to you.
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I think that both are just about equal.
I think it was Hi Fi News that recently ran back to back reviews of the top of the line Multi format player from each. If I remember correctly they liked the Marantz better for 2-channel audio and the Denon better for multi channel and AV. |
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I tend to agree with the notion that Marantz is a touch better than Denon. My first Denon product was purchased in 1994, the DP-45a turntable. what a great product. I also enjoy a Denon AV 3502 AV receiver that is 8 or 9 years old. It has also been a good product, but I am hoping to upgrade that unit to the Marantz 8003 receiver.
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the Marantz 8003 is a really nice unit. Really has great feats. But the best part is you dont have all the " forced logos" all over the front. Its really nice and clean. The mass market logos are on top of the unit, where it doesnt take away from the unit.
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