Marantz SR-8200 or Rotel RSX-1055??

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  • Ludwig Van Beethoven
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    • Oct 2003
    • 42

    Marantz SR-8200 or Rotel RSX-1055??

    Alright guys, I have narrowed my search to these two recievers here. I mainly listen to 2 channel audio and want clarity and great sound stage.

    Marantz SR-8200 = $949 +50 shipping

    Rotel RSX-1055 = $1299 + Tax here locally.

    Please tell me which one will go great for my Klipsch Reference series

    Thanks!
  • David Meek
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    • Aug 2000
    • 8938

    #2
    Hi Ludwig, catchy moniker you've got there. Haven't I seen it somewhere before? :

    Both of these are good performers for 2-channel, but I'd recommend the Rotel. A little more bang for your buck, plus you may have noticed that little support group next door at Club Rotel. . .




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    • Andrew Pratt
      Moderator Emeritus
      • Aug 2000
      • 16507

      #3
      A friend of mine has the 8200 and while its a nice receiver its got a questionable amp section (see how poorly the similar 7200 did here)




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      • Ludwig Van Beethoven
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        • Oct 2003
        • 42

        #4
        Thanks guys for the great info, I really like that comparison site Andrew.

        Oh and David, I came up with the name on my own

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        • David Meek
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          • Aug 2000
          • 8938

          #5
          Yeah Pr@, thanks for that comparison page. Especially after seeing how the RX-V1 did.




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          • Claude D D
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            • Jan 2003
            • 465

            #6
            They are both very good receivers.I've played with both and with Klipsch speakers.To close to call but the Marantz does have a much nicer remote control.

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            • Ludwig Van Beethoven
              Member
              • Oct 2003
              • 42

              #7
              Originally posted by Claude D D
              They are both very good receivers.I've played with both and with Klipsch speakers.To close to call but the Marantz does have a much nicer remote control.
              Which model Klipsch

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              • Claude D D
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                • Jan 2003
                • 465

                #8
                Which model Klipsch
                RF-35 front,RF-15 rear and RC-35 center with a RW-10 sub.

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                • Ludwig Van Beethoven
                  Member
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 42

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Claude D D
                  Which model Klipsch
                  RF-35 front,RF-15 rear and RC-35 center with a RW-10 sub.
                  How are the RF-35 vs. the RF-3 II ??

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                  • Trevor Schell
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                    • Aug 2000
                    • 10935

                    #10
                    I have the Marantz SR-8200 in my upstairs family room.
                    It's driving the Paradigm Studio 60's in the front.
                    Studio CC center and Studio ADP's in the rears.
                    I am extremely disappointed as it does not have enough power to drive all 5 speakers.

                    Dynamics are weak and the rear surrounds do not have any impact.
                    Adding seperates would help out.




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                    • Chris D
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                      • Dec 2000
                      • 16877

                      #11
                      Trevor, that's both suprising and disappointing to hear about the Marantz.

                      Ludwig, I think they're both good choices. But as one that's a little less educated than the others that have posted here on these two units specifrically, my recommendation would be to go with the Rotel. For the most part, you can't go wrong with Rotel.




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