Here are the runner up's that did not get chosen at the end of the day! That by no means says they are not capable or that somehow they are not deserving choices. But for what I was looking for the Marantz made more sense! My initial choice was the Marantz SR-7012 just before the SR-7013 came out. And the 7012 has much of the features the 8012 has but basically the 8012 is the beast version of the 7012! This was a long and extensive vetting process. This is my complete list! Was going to do a break down of a number of these receivers but after thinking about it two things came to mind. One it might detract from my feedback and experience with the new Marantz. And second it would take up more time to sit down and do the brake down of a number of choices I did not go with and the pluses and minuses of each choice. If you would like to check out these receivers for yourself I included links to each product page.
Sony STR-ZA5000 ES
https://www.sony.com/electronics/av-receivers/str-za5000es
Denon AVRX 6500H
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrx6500h
Denon AVRX 8500H This one really was pushing my financial limits
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrx8500h
Marantz SR-7012
https://www.us.marantz.com/us/Produ...CatId=AVReceivers&SubCatId=0&ProductId=SR7012
Pioneer Elite SCLX801
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-LX801
Pioneer Elite SCLX901
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-LX901
Integra DRX-R 1.1
http://www.integrahometheater.com/Products/model.php?m=DRX-R1.1&class=Receiver&source=prodClass
Integra DRX-7.1
http://www.integrahometheater.com/Products/model.php?m=DRX-7.1&class=Receiver&source=prodClass
Anthem MRX 1120
https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-1120/page=overview
Anthem MRX 720
https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-720/page=overview
NAD T 777 V3
https://nadelectronics.com/product/t-777-v3-av-surround-sound-receiver/
Arcam AVR850 Out of my price range and the AVR860 way out of my range!
https://www.arcam.co.uk/products,FMJ,AV-Receiver,avr850.htm
Yamaha Avantage RX-A3080 Great bang for the buck!
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a3080_u/index.html
Yamaha Avantage RX-A2080
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a2080_u/index.html
Sony STR-ZA5000 ES
https://www.sony.com/electronics/av-receivers/str-za5000es
Denon AVRX 6500H
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrx6500h
Denon AVRX 8500H This one really was pushing my financial limits
https://usa.denon.com/us/product/hometheater/receivers/avrx8500h
Marantz SR-7012
https://www.us.marantz.com/us/Produ...CatId=AVReceivers&SubCatId=0&ProductId=SR7012
Pioneer Elite SCLX801
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-LX801
Pioneer Elite SCLX901
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Elite+Receivers/SC-LX901
Integra DRX-R 1.1
http://www.integrahometheater.com/Products/model.php?m=DRX-R1.1&class=Receiver&source=prodClass
Integra DRX-7.1
http://www.integrahometheater.com/Products/model.php?m=DRX-7.1&class=Receiver&source=prodClass
Anthem MRX 1120
https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-1120/page=overview
Anthem MRX 720
https://www.anthemav.com/products-current/type=av-receiver/model=mrx-720/page=overview
NAD T 777 V3
https://nadelectronics.com/product/t-777-v3-av-surround-sound-receiver/
Arcam AVR850 Out of my price range and the AVR860 way out of my range!
https://www.arcam.co.uk/products,FMJ,AV-Receiver,avr850.htm
Yamaha Avantage RX-A3080 Great bang for the buck!
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a3080_u/index.html
Yamaha Avantage RX-A2080
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/av_receivers_amps/rx-a2080_u/index.html
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