Marantz SR7000 or SR5003 (1 Viewer)

[giselle]

So I'm looking at some options and am having difficulty in comparing older units with newer ones.

Given the choice, would the SR7000 still be better than the new mid-range 5003? Should one stick with the oldie-but-goodie... or else go for the newer 5003 that has HDMI and might last longer?

I'm totally new to this, but a big believer in investing in decent equipment rather than cheap, new stuff that doesn't last. Your input and advice would be invaluable to me here.

Thanks!

 

[gene c]

There's nothing wrong with vintage equipment. I have a 6-7 year old H/K 520 and a Pioneer 59txi, but a newer receiver has many features an older one won't have. For almost everyone I'd suggest a new one over an old one. But a quality used avr can be a heck-uv-a bargain under certain circumstances. I bought the 59 for it's i-Link connection and I' really like the H/K so I'm keeping it for now. I'm sure I'm missing out by not having access to the latest bells and whistles but for now, I'm quite content with what I have.