Quote Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
I think you gave me that link before. Isn't this the one where the link starts before the AV8003 is available and goes until people started buying them and posting reviews and experiences?

I used the Series 7 from preamp to TV today and the picture was amazing. I think my lesson with HDMI is worth another thread in the "cable" forum. From this point on I'm totally sold on using good quality cables.

I also found that my rears were off using the meter. I have a high back sofa and was putting the meter like in front of me, high, but apparently not high enough. I kept thinking the rears are just too loud. So I stood behind the sofa and placed the meter more where my head would be and sure enough, too loud. So in the end they were set closer to where I had them by ear. I don't know if many people notice but the rear volume is critical. Too low, you lose your effect, too loud, throws everything off. What made me use the meter again was putting in the Legends of Jazz BR disc. I kept hearing too much drums and other things in the rear that weren't there before. That sound should be low enough just to create ambience for the most part. I am so shocked that a cable could make such a dramatic difference in both video and audio. I am thrilled with my set up now.

I'm not proud of this but I watched the Scorpion King 2 earlier and the AV8003 even passes the sword test now.
Hi Mr.Peabody.

Yes its the same link. I'm happy that you are having fun with your system. Now that I think about it, your experience with the Marantz seems to be in line with most every one who has owned it. At first they are excited about it when they ordered it, then they are less happy about the performance of it when they get it, then after some tinkering, they are thrilled about. I will keep in mnd what you said about the cables.


frenchmon