Marantz SR-8200 or Rotel RSX-1055??

[Ludwig Van Beethoven]

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]

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]

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)

[Ludwig Van Beethoven]

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

[David Meek]

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




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[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.

[Ludwig Van Beethoven]

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

[Claude D D]

Which model Klipsch

RF-35 front,RF-15 rear and RC-35 center with a RW-10 sub.

[Ludwig Van Beethoven]

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 ??

[Trevor Schell]

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]

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.




CHRIS
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