Marantz AV8003

50 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews of Marantz AV8003. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Marantz AV8003 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Marantz AV8003 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Heinonen (hometheaterhifi.com)

Marantz AV8003 SSP and MM8003 8-Channel Power Amplifier

The first receiver that I remember having in the house was a classic Marantz model. Unfortunately I was too young back then to realize the quality of that component, or even recognize the name, and at some point that receiver was replaced with a much...

High-end processors and amplifiers such as the Marantz usually wind up in systems with far more expensive, and often harder to drive, speakers than my Epos ELS 5.1 setup, so I was curious how much of a difference it would make compared to a good...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Brian Kahn (hometheaterreview.com)

Marantz AV8003 AV Preamplifier Reviewed

Marantz pulled out all the stops when they made the AV8003 AV preamp. Based on the SR8003 receiver platform they pulled out the amp section and added balanced outputs to allow this piece to handle even ultra high-end theaters. While now replaced by...

The AV8003's audio/video performance rivals units costing several times its price ; The ability to receive network media, HD, XM and Sirius radio all in one unit is really sweet. Seemingly every receiver would be able to receive these sources but oddly...

The glass fiber rounded front panel pieces feel like inexpensive plastic ; The AV8003 can only handle seven external sources, not nearly enough for my main theater system ; Setup of networking capabilities can be complex for the non-IT oriented...

The Marantz AV8003 is easy to recommend for one seeking better performance than what a receiver can offer but who is not yet ready to invest $10,000 in a single component. The Marantz AV8003 has all the bells and whistles that today's buyer is...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Adam Weinberg (askmen.com)

Marantz AV8003

The Marantz AV8003 delivers everything you want in a preamp, and then it gives some more - but you have to pay for it.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (hometheatermag.com)

Marantz AV8003 Preamp/Processor and MM8003 Multichannel Power Amplifier

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (soundandvision.com)

Marantz AV8003 Preamp/Processor and MM8003 Multichannel Power Amplifier

In the world of cars, any make and model will get you where you need to go. Some will get you there faster, and others will get you there in style. However, only a select few exude an air of sophistication and grace. That is pretty much how I've always...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : uavKim Wilson (hometheater.com)

Marantz AV8003 Preamp/Processor and MM8003 Multichannel Power Amplifier

That is pretty much how I've always thought of A/V receivers compared with separate preamp/processors and multichannel power amplifiers. Of course, the gap between these two camps is getting narrower—AVRs have certainly come a long way with regard to...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Kim Wilson (ultimateavmag.com)

UltimateAVmag.com: Marantz AV8003 Preamp/Processor and MM8003 Multichannel Power Amplifier

Exceptional sonic performance, Excellent surround decoder, Simple setup with Audyssey MultEQ, 4 HDMI inputs & 2 HDMI outputs, Transcode from any analog video source to HDMI, Powerful and clean amplification, Multi-zone capability, Balanced I/Os

Inadequate video processing, Complex remote-control programming, Expensive but not out of line for separates

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Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Brian Kahn (avrev.com)

Marantz AV8003 AV Preamplifier

The Basics The AV8003 signals Marantz's re-emergence into the ultra-competitive AV separates market. At $2,599, the AV8003 is one of the less expensive surround sound processors, positioned to attract those on the verge of buying separates or...

Jan, 2001

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Marantz AV8003

Awesome sound quality Audyssey settings make the sound even better (Which suprised me) Very easy to setup Balanced connections 5 HDMI inputs amongst many others

No upscaling of digital sources 2 badly designed and confusing to use remotes

Jul, 2009

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Marantz AV8003

Awesome sound quality ; Audyssey settings make the sound even better (Which suprised me) ; Very easy to setup ; Balanced connections ; 5 HDMI inputs amongst many others

No upscaling of digital sources ; 2 badly designed and confusing to use remotes

May, 2009

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