Deep bass to sub; Nice mid and treble sounds; robust; powerful; clean; channel B; good learning remote; 192KHz/24bits DACs in all channels; good number of connections; It is a MARANTZ!

Crossover frequency is locked on 100hz.

Marantz SR6300 is a very good receiver for audio enthusiasts like me. Using to play music is excelent and very good with movies. Some people here had some problems with "gaps" in the sound when changing tracks in CDs or DVDs, but this only happens when using "AUTO" mode for sound. The receiver really sends deep bass to the sub and very nice treble sounds to the speakers. I am using B&W (600 series) speakers and Velodyne (CHT-10) sub. This is a really good combination for a mid-price system. The only weaknesses that I have found in SR6300 is that you can not set the crossover frequency cut to the sub chennel. I am very happy with the machine!

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The Power Supply. The biggest problems seen for most receviers is that the power supply cannot provide enough current to drive all 5 or 6 main speakers at once with the rated channel output. The Marantz ship with a very good power supply which explains the receiver weight. Several websites like www.hometheatreonline.com documents these power supply shortcomings.

A few people have commented on the volume level isn't quite as loud as in some other receivers. Its not an issue but people (myself included) like receivers that have a greater gradient in the early section of the volume control. You can increase the dB levels in the speaker setup which makes the volume louder, earlier.

I wanted a receiver that I would primarily use for music. After a lot of research I narrowed it down to a Denon AVR1803 and a Marantz SR6300. I went into my local HiFi shop and spent a good 1 1/2 hours listening to various Pink Floyd tracks from their Pulse Album and also some traditional Gary Moore from his Wild frontier album. I also had Def Leppards "Hysteria" for good measure. The receivers were hooked up to a Rega Planet CD player and Tannoy Saturn 10's speakers in each turn to access their ability in stereo mode. I was very surprised at the difference in sound between both receviers. The Denon was more detailed than the Marantz; each of the musical instruments were easier to distinguish on the Denon but to the extent they were "fighting for your attention". The Marantz mixed the instruments together to give a better ambience. An example was Pink Floyds "Coming back to Life". In the beginning of the track is a melodic guitar for 1 /12 minutes that surrounds you like a fog, then David Gilmour's voice comes at you like a light. I had to query the staff member who assured me that there were no surround speakers hooked up to produce this. Also Def Leppards song Hysteria carried better pace on the Marantz. The Denon had one characteristic the Marantz couldn't match and that was the Denon has a more pronounced bass, more "thump" to put it more accurately. Overall the Marantz suited my tastes in music better. So I purchased the SR6300 and took it home and hooked it up to my JBL speakers. For movies the Marantz more than satisfies. I've since heard Yamaha and Denon in other peoples Home Theatre setups and it seems the Marantz doesn't quite reproduce the rear effects as well. There could be a number of reasons for this. Altogether, I'm pretty happy with the Marantz in HT mode. Even though the receiver supports SRS Circle Surround and DTS Neo:6, I don't really use them. If I'm listening to normal TV or Sport, I've found the Multi-stereo sounds better to me. For two channel movies, Pro Logic 2 is my preference and for DVD, Dolby Digital or DTS. The remote isn't too bad once you get use to it.

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clean, natrual, open sound in stereo six channels

lacks slightly in the mid range department the unit i got did not work proply.

I got this receiver for a christmas gift it was a open box speacial. I've read the reviews on this site and others about this receiver and the reviews were pretty good so i thought i'll take a chance and buy with out listing plus i wanted to upgrde from my denon2801 had it for a few years and wanted to upgrade a little.I must say it was a upgrade in stereo mode sounds more clean sound stage was a bit bigger and music a bit more focus than the denon overall a very pleasing sound that for the moment made me feel pleased with my gift, that is untill i decided to pump up the dvd player to see if this baby can perform the same way it did in stereo, but there came the disapointment i pop in the movie wrong turn and this receiver was exactly that a wrong turn all i can hear coming out of the center and rear speakers was a loud beeeeeeeeeep tried every thing in the book to make it go away with no luck so i'm sending it back and instead geting a good deal on a nad 752 i heard it's a very nice unit.I your looking to upgrade your older denon, yamaha, or hk this is a nice way to go if it works write.

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-Incredible and very full sound that is great for both music and home theater -Versatile sound modes -With the exception of componet video input/output, it has plenty of digital and analog inputs and outputs -Does not run hot -Bass is firm and solid (not overwhelming as most receivers are today) -Lighted learning remote (for those who insist a remote is a deciding factor)

-Can sometimes be a little slow in responding to remote commands regarding the setup -Weighs a ton and is a little larger than most receiver -No component video input/output (my TV does not have a component video input anyway)

I was an Onkyo man before I came across this receiver. I had been reviewing new receivers on the market for the past year and was considering the purchase of an Onkyo TX-SR701. The other receivers I considered were the JVC RX-7030, Panasonic HE200, and Denon AVR-1804. It was only a little more than I had been planning to spend on the other receivers I was reviewing, but its sound is on a completely different level. I had been too caught up in reviewing the paper specifications of receivers in the retail chain market. When I ventured outside of that market and allowed my ears to do more of the reviewing before I made a purchase. The receivers in the retail stores all seemed to be lacking a little something. I cannot put my finger on what exactly that is. After making my purchase, I made a direct comparison of the Marantz to my Onkyo at home using half of my speaker setup for each. I was amazed at the greater clarity, warmth, and color of the sound the Marantz produces. I kept changing the tone and balance of each to compare and then compared each with everything level and using direct source formats. No matter what I did, the Marantz produced a much fuller sound. I had not realized there could be such a vast difference. Don’t get me wrong, Onkyo makes good receivers. The Marantz receiver is just on a much higher high fidelity level than those in the Onkyo/Yamaha range. I was stunned to find that he Marantz receivers are in the lower range of the high end market. I had not realized that so many receivers were being produced in the high end market which cannot be found in any of the retail chains. The first receiver I heard at the store was one from Conrad-Johnson firm in Fairfax, VA. It was a tube receiver and produced a sound that was out of this world. I was in love with the sound it made but could not afford to throw several grand at a receiver. I then asked the storeowner if there were any receivers I could afford which could produce such a full sound. After looking at a few models that were still out of my range, we came across the Marantz. I’m glad I stumbled across it and am much more satisfied with the new setup of my sound system. I was also pleased to find that Marantz has a three year warranty for its receivers. I am not sure why the other receiver makers do not offer such warranties. My setup: Paradigm Atoms (front) Paradigm CC170 (center) Paradigm ADP170s (rear) No subwoofer (simply had not needed one yet) No rear center (still deciding which will work best – any ideas?) Panasonic DVD F85 (a great DVD/CD changer with DVD audio) JVC 36” Television

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Sound Quality and Qty. Surround modes are great. Cool running under the worst conditions. Easy to get up and running.

A little slow during layer changes on DVD's.If you are using the analog out's on your dvd player you never miss a beat, but if it's ES or EX you will want to use the fiber optic or Dig.Coax.

This is the best reciever I have ever had so far.I had a SR-5200 and I thought that was great,until I got this.Sound is warm and the soundstage is HUGE!The problem I have read about(Peak light with analog)has not been a problem.I have a JVC 7 disc changer with DVD-Audio and it sounds like a live performance in your living room.I have been around this stuff for a long time,and have tried a lot of brands, and I can't say enough about the SR-6300. Go listen to one and you will see.Also the remote took me 5min.to program with 4 different peices of electronics.Also for the guy that said he had to turn the volume almost to the max,there are gain controls for all channels that can go from 0 to + 10db.That makes a HUGE difference.While movie watching I can set my volume to -20db and it's Darn loud. Hope this helps.

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Music reproduction: Loves classical, piano, jazz, esp. cymbals which have air Instrument separation, imaging and soundstaging - they sound real! Rock recordings have authority, clear undistorted sound. "bright" recordings are a pleasure to listen too (I listen to more of my CDs happily now), yet "dull" recordings still have life Balanced presentation across the frequency spectrum 6.1 channel input for future expansion Source direct (plus it keeps the subwoofer enabled) Full channel pre-outs for off-board amplification if desired Good power reserves - the speakers now stress before the amp (goes very loud without stressing) - and maintains its clarity / balance Video: Keeps a clean signal throughout - no obvious degradation due to switching Good selection of HT modes and the most popular DSP effects

The most annoying feature is the delay when changing sources (eg. on DVD Digital input playing a CD - next track causes you to miss the first 1 second whilst the receiver "auto senses" the signal. Maybe a setup error on my part? subwoofer xover frequency fixed - 100Hz. Also - if you set the mains to "large" - not all LFE is sent to the sub (this might be standard on receivers). Would be nice if it also had an infrasonic filter (to protect your subwoofer) The bass on the Denon seemed to have a little more "punch / weight" - but only marginally. On some recordings, the Marantz bass sounds more realistic - so depends really on the recording Bass / treble controls - don't have much effect Volume setting. Range is -75dB to +15dB. I usually set to -5dB (or upto 0dB) for loud listening - so it is near the top of its range. This can be worse on quiet movies - where it may need to go as high as +5dB. However the receiver still has good headroom - no telltale clipping No component video input (not a problem for me, since my TV doesn't support component video)

I wanted to upgrade my aging 2 channel denon receiver (low powered - 40 watts, option limited - DRA-335R) - 12 years old. I wanted an A/V receiver for pre-out options (for later offboard amplification if needed) and occasional HT use. Marantz are known for clean preamp stages in their receivers. My old receiver / 2-way speaker combo would best be described as bright / fatiguing. Esp. on many CDs, the Denon was too "in your face". Vocals hard a sharp edge. The Marantz does a wonderful job. I especially like vocals - which are full and not edgy. Piano also seems more real (more weight). Everything across the frequency spectrum is more "balanced" on the Marantz. With the Denon, it seemed like singers, instruments were all fighting for your attention. With the Marantz, they blend very well - yet sound distinct. Some people describe the Marantz sound as "laid back" Many people might mistake this for "veiled". I've found the Marantz open and clear, without the edginess. I've even decided to wait to upgrade my old 2-ways (Wharfedales c. 1990) - they sound much better with the Marantz. Setup was straight forward. I actually like the remote control! Manual was fine too. I personally think all the DTS:ES, Neo:6, CSII, DPLII etc... variant modes are as uselss as the 5 "surround" modes. Maybe I need a better surround setup to appreciate it? Overall, I really find my toes tapping, wanting to turn the volume up with the Marantz. Very musical receiver with good power reserves, well built (nearly 15kg!) and enough inputs / outputs for future upgrades Overall I'm very very happy with the purchase. I did not compare with similarly priced products from Denon, Onkyo etc..., since this Marantz had $400 off on special - better value (NZD$1,600 = approx USD $930). I also decided because all the reviews on Marantz on this site rate it as more musical than other brands. Compared to my Denon (although old) - I agree. I can see this receiver lasting me at least another 12 years quite happily. Highly recommended.

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Crisp clean high's, tidy lows. Clear, audible voices and outstanding music reproduction for an AV receiver. Seamlessly switches between input sources. Set-up.

None so far.

I purchased the SR6300 to replace an 8 year old Denon AVR 1500. The Marantz provides clean, crisp performance for both Home Theater and music, something my Denon was not able to do. Set-up was a breeze and programming the remote to control my other components and DSS decoder was a piece of cake. The SR6300 is powering B&W CCM 80's for front and center channel, CCM 50's for the rears and a B&W ASW300 powered sub.

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Great Sound, good power, overall quality.

When starting a new digital source, you usually miss a fraction of a second... I always start it againg. The peak indicator... Crazy

This is my second receiver. The first one, an Yamaha, was very good for movies, but a little disappointing for stereo music. This one sounds great for music, and is as good as the Yamaha for movies. Very good purchase.

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Everything it's just a great receiver. All the latest features (DD-EX, DTS-ES, DPLII, etc.) DTS 96/24. 192KHz/24 bit DAC. Source direct. The SR-6300 is really good value for money.

Remote takes a time to learn and also the owners manual.

The SR-6300 is a very good receiver. Very good sound produced in both HT and stereo. Much more musical&powerful sounding reciever than other brands in the same price class. My setup: B&W 603 s2 in front B&W LCR s2 in center B&W 602 s2 rear B&W ASW 1000 subwoofer The rear center is coming and also Sony dvd-player with SACD.

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Power 100x6.Looks pretty cool and is built like a tank(imo).

No crossover points for sub.It is fixed at a certain Hz.

This receiver is great.Plenty of power for most HT systems of the day.Setup is easy and straight forward.Receiver ia also a very "musical receiver.Tons of features for the price also.Remote is easy to program for other components.Manual needs a little work for the novice.Receiver has a nice clean sound with no sound of any clipping.Very pleased with this purchase.

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