http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/ Engadget HD Comments for Marantz releases AV8003 processor and MM8003 amplifier separates in the US http://hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/Jun 14th 2008 1:45AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/
My Sony has six HDMI inputs. Check it:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fyngyrz/2531688467/


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The Denon, Onkyo, HK, Pioneer or Marantz in the price range and possibly Rotel, Arcam, B&K or Adcom]]>Jun 14th 2008 10:07AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/
My only issue with the equipment is that the 2 HDMI outputs are only a mirror of each other; they should be independent for a multi-room situation.
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1) PS/3 [gaming, Blueray]
2) DVR/Satellite receiver
3) OTA HD television receiver
4) XBox 360 [gaming, HD DVD - yes, I bought quite a few]
5) Mac mini [media librarian)
6) Upconverting DVD player

I'm also using several component inputs, and even SVHS for the house security system's aux output. Here's the system:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fyngyrz/2531688467/

...In the future, I expect to add a standalone Blueray player, for one, and I'd also like a front panel input for an HD camcorder on any system I upgrade to.

Zargon, I own plenty of Marantz gear:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fyngyrz/sets/72157600798126397/

...so I'm quite familiar with the fidelity; but frankly, if I have to go to fooling with switchers, I'm not interested. The job of audio gear is *both* to make the experience pleasant and provide good fidelity. And while Sony doesn't have the high-end cache' that Marantz does, the fidelity is nothing to sneer at.

By the way, I also own a Denon from the previous generation, it has 3 component inputs, and if you want to talk about frustrating, try dealing with not *one* component switcher, but two. It brings inconvenience to entirely new levels; no one in the house could run the system but me. That's no good. Fidelity or not, I chucked that into the family room where it handles 720p for the kids.

What the both of you need to understand is that your view of how audio gear is used is not definitive of how everyone uses it. When someone says four inputs is not enough, derision is a poor response; if you don't understand why they might want them, just ask.
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I really like to hear Marantz is in the game. I purchased a Marantz receiver a few years back, for its price range, nothing could touch it as far as quality and sound.]]>Jun 14th 2008 9:47AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/Jun 14th 2008 5:27PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/http://hd.engadget.com/2008/06/13/marantz-releases-av8003-processor-and-mm8003-amplifier-separates/Jun 18th 2008 12:55AM