Marantz's New 8500 Av Reciever with DVI switching (1 Viewer)

[Shane Martin]

Audioholics did a write up on it:
http://www.audioholics.com/cedia/ced...antzsr8500.php

I was able to figure out the following info:

110 x 7
Due December
DVI Switching 2 in 1 out
Time Base Corrector
4 Component ins and 1 out
THX select
Marantz new Auto EQ(similar to Denons?)
Mic Included
Component upconversion
PLIIX
Dolby Headphone
All Copper chassis with Gold plated connectors
7 digital ins(6 assignable)
RS232 port
RC1400 Remote
Various triggers
Circle Surround

List $1599.


Blurb on amp technology:


Being that I wanted to upgrade, this is the right reciever at the right time as long as they don't have any QC issues..

 

[ChrisDixon]

I wonder if there has ever been a write-up of a Toroidal Transformer that wasn't reported as "massive". In all seriousness, it does look like a good feature set. I would be curious to know how the sound quality compares to the amp section of the 8200/8300 (especially for two channel). I've heard some reports that the 8400 was a step backward in some ways.

Chris

 

[John Garcia]

Still happy with my 8300 after checking out the 8400 Auto EQ would be nice though...

 

[Jake S]

usb on back?

 

[Chris PC]

....aw, I would hope some SR8300 owners would like to upgrade and sell their 8300 to me...lol..