Marantz SR8002 Surround Receiver

Do you call the SR8002 an "audiophile's receiver" or a "videophile's receiver"? May we suggest that the answer is simply "Yes"? Here, you'll find the power, flexibility, and advanced performance you expect from Marantz. And a few surprises, too! All in a new chassis size that's more convenient than ever.

Let's begin with the obvious – THX® Select2 certification. It's your assurance that, in addition to the power you'll need to fill average-sized rooms with theater-quality sound (125 watts continuous from each of its seven amplifiers), other performance parameters like signal-to-noise and distortion are absolutely first class.



125 watts x 7 channels all discrete amplifier stage



Power and Flexibility

Then there are the Marantz touches. A toroidal-based power supply. Current feedback amplification. An anti-interference copper plated chassis that's less than 16" deep so it will fit in more places easily. Adding to the audio flexibility is a 3rd Zone output (with an individually selectable source!) to make your SR8002 the center of a whole house distributed audio system.

Superior Audio and Video Technologies

On the A/V side, the SR8002 features HDMI switching (version 1.3a) for up to four sources and two display devices. And there's format conversion to HDMI with Time Base Correction so even your older video sources will look their best. If you're not quite ready for HDMI (or if your displays aren't), the SR8002 offers two assignable component outputs, too. One infrared receiver input and two IR outputs add enormous control flexibility as do two DC "trigger" outputs.

Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and dts-HD™ Master Audio are the next wave of high resolution sound and the SR8002 incorporates them all. The SR8002 is also one of the few receivers to feature Audyssey's unique auto calibration capability. This is a significant improvement over previous "room correction" strategies in that it improves the listening characteristics of your entire room rather than for just one or two seats.

Features for Your Entertainment System

The features of the SR8002 include 125 watts x 7 channels all discrete amplifier stage, current feedback amplification, HDMI v1.3a repeating/switching: 4-In/2-Out, Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus, dts-HD™ Master Audio, Deep Color, xvYCC and SA-CD support by HDMI, up-conversion (w/TBC) to HDMI with 480i/480p converter, assignable dual component outputs, M-DAX (Marantz Dynamic Audio eXpander) for compressed audio, HD-Radio, XMHD surround by Neural THX® Technologies, Audyssey MultEQ, Direct-Set volume, tuner preset and XM preset commands, upgraded binding posts (Dielectric Protected), RS-232C control and IR flasher input, IR receiver input and x2 IR emitter outputs, x2 12V DC trigger output, 2nd zone audio/video output and 3rd zone audio output, stereo/mono switching for 2nd/3rd zone and RC8001SR main-room & RC-101M multi-room remotes included.


RC8001SR Main-Room and RC-101M
Multi-Room Remotes Included

Technical Details

• 125 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
• THX Surround EX, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Digital EX
• Audyssey Laboratories' MultEQ six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
• built-in HD Radio tuner with multi-casting reception
• XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding for XM's HD Surround channels (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)

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