New receiver - Onkyo or Marantz?

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tukapa1

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#209073 11-Mar-2017 15:12

Hi team.

Been a while since I have bought a receiver. Had my current pioneer for about 7 years+.

Looking to upgrade, mainly to get 2 HDMI out to simplify my TV/projector setup, as week as the extra bells and whistles that have become standard in the last 7 or so years.

There are two receivers I'm looking at with similar specs - an Onkyo and a Marantz.

The Marantz is 33% more expensive than the Onkyo, but I know Only had some issues with reliability in the past, although I wouldn't know their recent track record.

I am unable to demo either before buying.

Thoughts on Onkyo reliability these days or whether it's worth paying the price premium for the Marantz?

Cheers.

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#1734855 11-Mar-2017 16:09

not got yamaha in the mix?

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#1734911 11-Mar-2017 17:38

Can't find a Yamaha with 2 HDMI out for under $1000. Unless you know of a deal I don't know of!

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#1734920 11-Mar-2017 17:58

My Onkyo (TX-NR708) was great value for money and does the job well enough.

But its been back for repair 3 times for HDMI issues and HDMI connectivity is still a bit dodgy.

I'll be looking at another brand when the time comes.

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#1734921 11-Mar-2017 18:01

Thanks kiwifidget. That's what I was concerned about with Onkyo.

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#1734922 11-Mar-2017 18:05

No one ever regretted buying quality! Go the big M.....

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#1734926 11-Mar-2017 18:11

There have been plenty of reports of HDMI failures in Onkyo receivers but that's clearly not the only thing wrong since I had multiple failures with my stereo amp. I'm unlikely to buy another Onkyo product again.

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#1734981 11-Mar-2017 19:55

Marantz = Denon ... Right? Looking for the exact Denon twin could save you some $

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#1735174 12-Mar-2017 12:07

What's your budget?
Do you think you will want 4k pass through ?
How long life expectancy ? (will help justify costs)

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#1735270 12-Mar-2017 14:23

Thanks everyone

Ended up pulling the trigger on a Marantz SR5010 for $999 delivered so I'm happy with that. I know its a 2015 model but it should do everything I want and tidy up a few cables and extras tucked away behind my AV cabinet.

Could have got the Onkyo TX-NR656 for $749, but still put off a bit by the reliability issues over the years. Thanks for the feedback from those that have owned Onkyo.

Just got to wait for it to get here now....

Cheers all.

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#1735299 12-Mar-2017 14:45

My Onkyo which is about 5 years old works just fine, but I do have two fans dedicated to cooling it which may help.