Marantz AV7703 AV Processor Reviewed

[Tracy Rainwater]

Marantz has a long history of releasing cutting-edge AV electronics. Unlike other manufacturers that release a million skews each year, Marantz seems to be more conservative with their products. The release of the AV7703 is no exception.

It's a full-featured 11.2 channel pre/pro that packs a lot under the hood. Most notably Dolby Atmos and DTS:X on the audio end and HDMI 2.0a inputs with HDCP 2.2 that support pass-through of HDR and BT.2020 color, on the video end.

Home Theater Review's Brian Kahn has just posted his review of the new 7703. Not only does it have all the goodies that I listed above, it also has Audyssey MultEQ32 and a ton of connectivity options.

Check out his review at Hometheaterreview.com http://hometheaterreview.com/marantz...ssor-reviewed/

[Tracy Rainwater]

David, is this going to be your new processor, the one you were waiting for?

Also, how are you liking the Anthem?

[David Vaughn]

I have no desire to change processors right now...I really love the Anthem a lot!

[Tracy Rainwater]

I have no desire to change processors right now...I really love the Anthem a lot!

I'm with you; I can't foresee making a change in pre/pros, on the home theater side.

[Big B]

I'm more curios for 8803.

[Tracy Rainwater]

I'm more curios for 8803.

It should be a step up on the audio end, for music. As for movies, I doubt you will hear or see any difference in the 8803 and the 7703.

All three are great pre/pros.

[David Vaughn]

Agree with Tracy.

[Tracy Rainwater]

Agree with Tracy.

I like it when people who actually know what they are talking about, agree with me.

[David Vaughn]

I like it when people who actually know what they are talking about, agree with me.