Author Topic: Marantz Receivers (Read 269443 times)

v0elker · « **Reply #240 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 05:53 PM »

sir question, yung source direct ba ng marantz just bypasses the tone and bass mgmt, or pati yung analog-to-digital conversion ng signals from the analog inputs (does the marantz do that in the first place?)?

i used to have an sr4200 pero di ko na maalala

Quote from: Philander on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:46 PM

S-Direct is a Source-Direct.

It by-passes all tone control in the receiver's section, meaning you can't control bass, tremble and even bass-managment.

Source Direct mode bypasses, tone controls and bass management for purest audio quality.

So lahat ng sound output will depend on the source.

Philander · « **Reply #241 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 05:59 PM »

Quote from: v0elker on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:53 PM

sir question, yung source direct ba ng marantz just bypasses the tone and bass mgmt, or pati yung analog-to-digital conversion ng signals from the analog inputs (does the marantz do that in the first place?)?

i used to have an sr4200 pero di ko na maalala

Source Direct can also be made in Analog Inputs.

v0elker · « **Reply #242 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 06:48 PM »

oops, what i meant sir eh kung pati yung Analog-to-Digital conversion eh naba-bypass ng Source Direct... just curious!

thanks!

Philander · « **Reply #243 on:** Jun 28, 2003 at 07:00 PM »

Quote from: v0elker on Jun 28, 2003 at 06:48 PM

oops, what i meant sir eh kung pati yung Analog-to-Digital conversion eh naba-bypass ng Source Direct... just curious!

thanks!

I think so, so yung Receiver will act like an amplifier only, hindi nya na kailangan na padaanin pa sa ADC kasi no need to control any tones or to supply a DSP.

So volume control na lang ang magagamit.

Skabyol · « **Reply #244 on:** Jun 29, 2003 at 01:18 PM »

Yung dvd player ko nakakabit via digital coax...suppose to be ang ginagamit ko na DAC ay yung sa receiver...so kung naka Source Direct ako what does that mean?

Pagkatapos dumaan ng signal sa DAC ng receiver direcho na siya sa amplification?

Or kung analog connections ang gagamitin..direcho na siya sa amplification? kung ganun oks pala kabitan ng tube cd player yung marantz via analog...tapos naka source direct ka para nde nawawala yung "tube" sound...tama ba ko??

Skabyol

clark-kent · « **Reply #245 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 10:52 AM »

yamaha rxv530 vs marantz sr4300..

which is better? considering the rxv530 is 13.8k compared to marantz' 15.5 pricetag......

Philander · « **Reply #246 on:** Jul 07, 2003 at 11:04 AM »

Quote from: clark-kent on Jul 07, 2003 at 10:52 AM

yamaha rxv530 vs marantz sr4300..

which is better? considering the rxv530 is 13.8k compared to marantz' 15.5 pricetag......

Technically Marantz is better, no contest. Its just a matter of sound preferences.

sebman · « **Reply #247 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 02:19 PM »

Quote from: Philander on Jul 07, 2003 at 11:04 AM

Technically Marantz is better, no contest. Its just a matter of sound preferences.

hello sir.. good day.. what shops/stores do sell marantz 4300 the cheapest? thanks

Philander · « **Reply #248 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 02:20 PM »

Quote from: sebman on Jul 08, 2003 at 02:19 PM

hello sir.. good day.. what shops/stores do sell marantz 4300 the cheapest? thanks

You may try at the Hometheater.
http://www.hometheaterph.com

sebman · « **Reply #249 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 03:20 PM »

Quote from: Philander on Jul 08, 2003 at 02:20 PM

You may try at the Hometheater.
http://www.hometheaterph.com

thanks for the quick response sir... aside from hometheater.. any stores/shops here in ortigas area?

Philander · « **Reply #250 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 04:04 PM »

Quote from: sebman on Jul 08, 2003 at 03:20 PM

thanks for the quick response sir... aside from hometheater.. any stores/shops here in ortigas area?

Listening Room, Megamall.

johndoe · « **Reply #251 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 04:09 PM »

Quote from: Philander on Jul 07, 2003 at 11:04 AM

Technically Marantz is better, no contest. Its just a matter of sound preferences.

how about onkyo and marantz?any differences?

Philander · « **Reply #252 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 04:26 PM »

Quote from: johndoe on Jul 08, 2003 at 04:09 PM

how about onkyo and marantz?any differences?

What particular model of Marantz & Onkyo?

Okay, for example between the Marantz SR5300 and Onkyo TX-SR600.

Onkyo TX-SR600
95 watts/channel
192kHz/24-bit DAC
96kHz/24-bit ADC
Component Video In/Out
Speaker B
Price--?

Marantz SR5300:
90 watts/channel
192kHz/24-bit DAC
96kHz/24-bit ADC
More digital Outputs/Inputs
6.1 Analog Pre-Outs
CS II
Price--?

Almost the same.

But for Marantz SR4300 and Onkyo TX-SR500, again, techically Marantz is better.

sebman · « **Reply #253 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 04:51 PM »

Quote from: Philander on Jul 08, 2003 at 04:26 PM

What particular model of Marantz & Onkyo?

Okay, for example between the Marantz SR5300 and Onkyo TX-SR600.

Onkyo TX-SR600
95 watts/channel
192kHz/24-bit DAC
96kHz/24-bit ADC
Component Video In/Out
Speaker B
Price--?

Marantz SR5300:
90 watts/channel
192kHz/24-bit DAC
96kHz/24-bit ADC
More digital Outputs/Inputs
6.1 Analog Pre-Outs
CS II
Price--?

Almost the same.

But for Marantz SR4300 and Onkyo TX-SR500, again, techically Marantz is better.

thanks for the info sir.. question.. acquired 2nd hand valdus 100 and center and planning for the meantime to use it as fronts and center.. until i find a valdus 300 or 400 if there is still old stocks somewhere.. would they match well with the marantz 4300?

Philander · « **Reply #254 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 04:55 PM »

Quote from: sebman on Jul 08, 2003 at 04:51 PM

thanks for the info sir.. question.. acquired 2nd hand valdus 100 and center and planning for the meantime to use it as fronts and center.. until i find a valdus 300 or 400 if there is still old stocks somewhere.. would they match well with the marantz 4300?

I am not familiar with Valdus series. Can you please post their specs, speacially its sensitivity.

Well you can bring your speakers at A/V shops and audition them with your preferred receivers.

sebman · « **Reply #255 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 05:15 PM »

http://www.designer-audio.com/products/wharfedale/valdus1.htm#specifications

Valdus 100
100 watts - 180 watts
88 dB
8 ohms

Valdus Center
100 watts - 180 watts
90 dB
8 ohms

thanks..

Philander · « **Reply #256 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 05:28 PM »

Quote from: sebman on Jul 08, 2003 at 05:15 PM

http://www.designer-audio.com/products/wharfedale/valdus1.htm#specifications

Valdus 100
100 watts - 180 watts
88 dB
8 ohms

Valdus Center
100 watts - 180 watts
90 dB
8 ohms

thanks..

Sensitivity is good @ 8 ohms, I think any receiver can drive these speakers very well. Again, hear it for yourself... you decide.

av_phile · « **Reply #257 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 05:30 PM »

Quote from: sebman on Jul 08, 2003 at 04:51 PM

thanks for the info sir.. question.. acquired 2nd hand valdus 100 and center and planning for the meantime to use it as fronts and center.. until i find a valdus 300 or 400 if there is still old stocks somewhere.. would they match well with the marantz 4300?

If not mistaken, these speakers form a series and share the same drivers and tweeters. Only difference is the cabinet size and number of drivers which increase as you go up the series. So if your valdus 100 sounds good on your marantz, no reason why the higher series, presumably with better bass, can't sound just as good. What's your receiver's power and speaker impedance rating?

sebman · « **Reply #258 on:** Jul 08, 2003 at 05:36 PM »

Quote from: av_phile on Jul 08, 2003 at 05:30 PM

If not mistaken, these speakers form a series and share the same drivers and tweeters. Only difference is the cabinet size and number of drivers which increase as you go up the series. So if your valdus 100 sounds good on your marantz, no reason why the higher series, presumably with better bass, can't sound just as good. What's your receiver's power and speaker impedance rating?

hello sir.. thanks for the pm.. and please pm the price for it.. no budget for brandnew speakers hence in a hunt for second hand but in gud working condition speakers.. right now i am driving them with my jvc dvd compo.. m saving up for a marantz 4300.. or better a second hand avr..

sir philander.. thanks again for answering a newbie query..

levi · « **Reply #259 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 01:05 AM »

If you are planning to get the 6.1 Marantz then you could use the valdus for the rear then get another Wharf for your center and front. I just remembered that I saw Valdus at Virramall before. If you are in the area you can go to the 2nd floor and look for the shop Martin. Its one of the middle lanes, I just cant remember the exact lane. Just ask the guard or try going around the middle lanes. Virra Mall is very small so you would definitely find the place. Have you tried asking at Listening Room in megamall, they also sell Valdus before.

sebman · « **Reply #260 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 08:31 AM »

Quote from: levi on Jul 09, 2003 at 01:05 AM

If you are planning to get the 6.1 Marantz then you could use the valdus for the rear then get another Wharf for your center and front. I just remembered that I saw Valdus at Virramall before. If you are in the area you can go to the 2nd floor and look for the shop Martin. Its one of the middle lanes, I just cant remember the exact lane. Just ask the guard or try going around the middle lanes. Virra Mall is very small so you would definitely find the place. Have you tried asking at Listening Room in megamall, they also sell Valdus before.

thanks sir.. visited listening room megamall last night and found that they no longer sell it. since its an old model.. would try greenhills.. if still unsuccessful, would then use wharfedale newer models to be used as fronts and center.. to save me time/energy from scouring shops/stores that sell that antique wharfedale models..

cousin skeeter · « **Reply #261 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 12:05 PM »

question peeps. whats the lowest price on the 5300 right now and does anyone know if theres a qualified marantz service center here? thanks!

av_phile · « **Reply #262 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 02:01 PM »

I read on the internet that Marantz and Denon has merged into the D&M Holdings company as of middle last year.

Just not sure if the local Denon support applies to Marantz as well. Checking the Marantz dealer site http://www.marantz.com/p_dealers.cfm?continent=AM does not show the Philippines as one of their countries authroized for distribution.

From
http://www.marantz.com/hifi/america/

Any Marantz products that have been purchased from an UNAUTHORIZED dealer (Including, but not limited to - traditional retailer, mail order outlet, or online dealer) OR if the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced or replaced in any way WILL NOT be honored or serviced under the existing Marantz warranty policy. Marantz is aware of numerous instances in which such serial number tampering has occurred. Serial numbers may be altered by unauthorized dealers and/or their suppliers in an attempt to prevent manufacturers from tracing the supplier source. Marantz sells premium products only through authorized retail and online channels to insure that Marantz customers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service. PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY, buy from an authorized Marantz dealer or authorized on-line dealer, (if your are not sure that a dealer is authorized, please check the Dealer Locator section on our website or call us). After you have purchased any Marantz product, check the unit and its packaging to determine whether the factory serial number may have been altered. If you suspect your Marantz product has an altered serial number call Marantz America at (630)741-0300.

levi · « **Reply #263 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 02:19 PM »

I know the person who supplied the Marantz receivers to the AV stores but he is willing to change the unit if found to be defective. Im not sure if he is the only one supplying or importing the receiver.

av_phile · « **Reply #264 on:** Jul 09, 2003 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: levi on Jul 09, 2003 at 02:19 PM

I know the person who supplied the Marantz receivers to the AV stores but he is willing to change the unit if found to be defective. Im not sure if he is the only one supplying or importing the receiver.

Can he not get accreditation as an authorized dealer?

edboy7 · « **Reply #265 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 01:58 PM »

hello Philander.....pmd you!....anayway i saw the sr4300
in festivall mall....it is price@ 17.5 k.....hmmmm...just wanna know know wer i can get anylower than that?....saan pala yung hyperaudio?

.....i also wanna get mission speakers for it!....the m7s looks good e...any suggestions? ty

Philander · « **Reply #266 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 02:16 PM »

Quote from: edboy7 on Jul 14, 2003 at 01:58 PM

hello Philander.....pmd you!....anayway i saw the sr4300
in festivall mall....it is price@ 17.5 k.....hmmmm...just wanna know know wer i can get anylower than that?....saan pala yung hyperaudio? .....i also wanna get mission speakers for it!....the m7s looks good e...any suggestions? ty

Replied na po.

edboy7 · « **Reply #267 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 02:32 PM »

ha?....wala pa ako receive e.......how can i check it?....wers hyperaudio? ty

Philander · « **Reply #268 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 02:50 PM »

Quote from: edboy7 on Jul 14, 2003 at 02:32 PM

ha?....wala pa ako receive e.......how can i check it?....wers hyperaudio? ty

Check this:
http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=;action=im

Anyway, resend ko na lang.

Philander · « **Reply #269 on:** Jul 14, 2003 at 02:56 PM »

Quote from: edboy7 on Jul 14, 2003 at 02:32 PM

wers hyperaudio? ty

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