"Marantz? A division of Panasonic. I don't see how you hold up a division of Panasonic above a division of Sony."
Well, that is where you would be niave of the subject matter. Marantz makes nothing but rock solid simple and clean products. Marantz has always been geared towards the upper-mid to high-end range, this did not change when they were acquired by a larger holding company. Being owned by a larger holding companies is nothing new in the world of high-end stereo and home theater companies. In fact, Marantz and Denon merged to form D&M Holdings, who now also own McIntosh, Boston Acoustics and Snell. Usually these divisions are left along to go about their daily business, they just have access to more resources than before, it has also helped kept some high-end company alive.
Marantz has been known for many years for the quality of their amps, this is still the case. I would take a marantz amp over a Sony amp any day. Especially since marantz (this also includes companies like Denon, HK and Onkyo) doesn't need to use marketing tactics to make their amps look more powerful or better.
When compared to what else is out there for the same price, Sony receivers just look and sound mediocre.
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"Marantz? A division of Panasonic. I don't see how you hold up a division of Panasonic above a division of Sony."
Well, that is where you would be niave of the subject matter. Marantz makes nothing but rock solid simple and clean products. Marantz has always been geared towards the upper-mid to high-end range, this did not change when they were acquired by a larger holding company. Being owned by a larger holding companies is nothing new in the world of high-end stereo and home theater companies. In fact, Marantz and Denon merged to form D&M Holdings, who now also own McIntosh, Boston Acoustics and Snell. Usually these divisions are left along to go about their daily business, they just have access to more resources than before, it has also helped kept some high-end company alive.
Marantz has been known for many years for the quality of their amps, this is still the case. I would take a marantz amp over a Sony amp any day. Especially since marantz (this also includes companies like Denon, HK and Onkyo) doesn't need to use marketing tactics to make their amps look more powerful or better.
When compared to what else is out there for the same price, Sony receivers just look and sound mediocre.