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I just ordered a VP100 to go with my M22s (M2s are next up). Now I need a good receiver to power them.

I've been searching and searching for the right machine, and finally I think I've narrowed it down to two contenders: Marantz SR4300 ($279 from Accessories4less) or Yamaha RX-V995 ($297 from Ebay). Which one would you choose?

As for me, I've been leaning toward the Marantz--simply because it's from a more reliable store, it's a slightly newer model, and I've never owned anything from that company--I'd like to try 'em out. But the Yamaha has a lot more power, was a pricier model when it first came out, and I already have a Yamaha integrated amp--so I trust the company for building solid equipment.

Any suggestions?

i would go with what you KNOW to be solid. yamaha makes good equip, and if it aint broke, dont fix it. plus, if it is rated for more watts, then its a win/win deal.

i aint aying nothing bad against marantz, but it just makes sense to stick with the products that you know to be reliable.. good luck with whatever choice you make.

bigjohn

I'd go for Yamaha

or denon

not marantz. they tend to be underpowering

i have marantz equipment, a sr6300 and a mm9000, both bought from accessories4less, the equiptment is wonderful, i had an onkyo receiver before, and the marantz, is every bit as good as the onkyo, if not better, there is zero noise, ever.. i only use the receiver for audio processing, sense i have the 5 channel dedicated amp....



you can rest assured that if you order from accessories4less, they will take GREAT care of you,(I got free shipping on my entire order…) i would be weary of buying electronics off of ebay, because #1 you get NO warrantee, and you dont know what jerk off owned it before you... ive gotten burned buying electronics off of ebay, so I personally would not go that route, but that’s just me.


good luck with your decision.

Yamaha has been accused of underpowering their products, also.

Since I now am the proud owner of a HK 630 I'll have to say they R da best.

Thanks for the info. And Dakkon, I see your point about buying off ebay--not too much buyer protection.

I'll probably end up with a Marantz--just to play it safe. Thanks.

Arriving late again. Alan recommends Denon (I have a 3803). Check ecost, an authorized Denon etailer of refurb gear. Great savings and lotsa good experiences with them here on the board.

I've owned both Marantz and Yamaha receivers in the past. I can't honestly say which I liked bettter, cause they both provided things that the other didn't have, or didn't do quite as well.

Today Marantz is owned by Denon, and I think if I myself was going to narrow my purchase down to these two manufactors, I'd probably go with Marantz. They make an outstanding product, has do Yamaha. Truth be told I loved them both, but in the end I found Marantz to be the better of the two based on my ears, tastes, and likes.




Sutter Cane

Allow me to put my .02 in here. It's a nice Saturday afternoon, and my living room currently reeks of acrid smoke from the electrical fire in my Marantz receiver. This is twice now that this has happened with the same unit, and I won't be buying another one. Denon, here I come...