Marantz SR5003 A/V Receiver Preview

The new Marantz SR5003 has arrived! This hot new $799 receiver features three HDMI 1.3 inputs, XM and Sirius support, and an all new front panel design that utilizes a combination of aluminum extrusion and glass-reinforced resin to help shield the unit's circuitry and absorb internal and external resonances. On the inside, the SR5003 features a high capacity power transformer, and all audio circuits are mounted on a separate circuit board for maximum isolation from possible contamination from video and control signals. The amplifier section features seven voltage feedback modules mounted in-line on an extended array of aluminum fins for maximum heat dissipation.

The SR5003 supports the latest HD Audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD in both High Resolution and Master Audio implementations, as well as DSD (the data structure behind the SA-CD) as well as legacy formats such as Dolby Digital. The SR5003 also features the Audyssey MultEQ system, which examines your listening room and optimizes your acoustical environment for up to six individual seats. MultEQ also detects wiring errors to eliminate "out of phase" performance loss, and automatically configures bass management, speaker levels and delays to produce the ideal surround soundfield.

Marantz’s proprietary M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) makes even compressed audio signals sound close to CD quality. As it dynamically analyzes a compressed signal, MDAX recreates the missing high frequency spectrum to optimize your listening experience.

Features quick look:

• High Bit Rate Audio capability: Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD Master Audio
• HDMI v1.3a repeating (3 in/1 out)
• Audyssey MultEQ
• M-DAX for compressed audio
• 10bit Video converter to HDMI (interlaced to progressive and scaler)
• Dual component video output
• Analog and digital multi-zone outputs
• In-line seven channel amplifiers/High definition audio design
• New fluorescent display
• Updated backlit Learning remote controller
• <16" Shallow chassis
• Various control interfaces: RS-232C, Flasher-in, DC trigger
• Multiple radio system (AM/FM/XM/SIRIUS)
• 3-Year Warranty