Marantz AV10 Unboxing & Dolby Atmos Setup | Flagship Home Theater Processor

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Love my Marantz 7706. I wish Marantz would offer a trade in program 😅. This AV10 looks so stylish. Such a fresh redesign. They knocked it out of the park on the aesthetics

[@TechnoDad]

The new design is striking. I wonder if they will make a replacement for the AV7706 with the new styling?

[@healthynutster]

Except, of course, for the porthole

[@TechnoDad]

@@healthynutster Hahaha! Yeah, damn that porthole!!

[@billybobby7607]

Buy a trinnov altitude 32.

[@1Aquadon]

@@TechnoDad HATE IT AS WELL!!

[@Dreamediaav]

Knocked this review out of the park! Excited for you to live with it for awhile. Enjoy! 💪😁

[@TechnoDad]

Woot woot! Thank you, my man!

[@talibe801]

This processor is the best i used in years.i did last week the demo with Marantz AV 10 and Amp with S 7 Perlisten towers and center with2212 subs.11.2 Dolby Atmos in Ultimate Audio theater room.Fantastic Amp and Procesdor.

[@Cblan1224]

Your editing skills are top notch these days, man. Loving my av10. It's a work of art. And I can run my 4090 right into it. Multeq-X has some new features that gives you a lot more power when it comes to eq. I can pretty much do whatever I want and come very close to my target curves

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you! Worked a while on this one!

[@michaelburton5198]

Glad To See 👀 You Back On The Block Fam!!!! Hope To See 👀 MORE Stuff Soon Take Care!

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, been trying to put out more videos!

[@ealanosborne]

Should you start another channel called OverKillDad where you build out the most ridiculous setups? I’d subscribe! 😂🎉

[@TechnoDad]

Hah! That's a great idea! Thank you again for the new lower thirds, they look great.

[@ealanosborne]

@@TechnoDad hell yeah they do! 😄

[@bedroomcinemaguy5568]

I’ve just taken delivery of the AV10 and AMP10 can’t wait to get this setup

[@TechnoDad]

Nice!

[@aspjake123]

I have the Cinema 40 which nowhere as good as the AV10 setup but I cannot justify to cost difference. I am sure it the AV10 setup sounds great and is the king of the hill. Someday maybe when and If I win the lottery..... For now my Cinema 40 works fantastical. BTW, Awesome review TD. PS I really do wish the Cinema 40 had that beautiful copper backplate!

[@TechnoDad]

The Cinema 40 is a top notch AVR! No need to upgrade to an AV10…

[@chrishessey9733]

I have the Marantz 50 I love it.

[@TechnoDad]

I love the new look!

[@turnne]

Very hard to believe they didnt include the Dirac full suite of room correction for the MSRP they are asking

[@TechnoDad]

This is true...

[@joentell]

What a pro!!!

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you!!

[@GeeksFeelingGood]

Any gaming lag on HDMI? Anyway all? What stereo only components would it take to top the AV10 for DAC and sheer stereo audio quality as a preamp? That also includes quality bass management?

[@Edward135i]

Looking through the manual of this AVR I saw that it could also do 7.4.8

[@bigjack79]

Grabbed one Today new for 4k. Well a return that wasn’t even used. Looking forward to the after show this week.

[@TechnoDad]

Wow!

[@ericshutter5305]

These models have Dirac Live ... after comparing that with Multeq-X I can't live without Dirace ever again. Its my main requirement from now on...

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Great intro!!!

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you, sir!

[@keyzone72]

Love the Cobra Kai shirt !

[@imz14u2nv]

Wow!! Awesome Production Quality. I love the way you said: This was designed specifically for Fred and he should buy one immediately...lol Thanks Techno!!

[@TechnoDad]

LOL! You're too much man.

[@stekelly1980]

I'm wanting to see if I can use 2 front heights and 4 ceiling speakers in a configuration?

[@MrPreet23]

Not for $7000 with this high inflation, someone has ample money lying around anyways they don’t care . If this was for $4500 out of the door then definitely most people would have got it

[@AmitKumar-ow8ck]

AV10 or A1H which is best for movies..?

[@Jlouis500]

The man I was waiting for

[@TechnoDad]

Woot woot!

[@ccheg.v.6407]

Very nice Amplifier! I have a Denon receiver with Auro 3D ! What I done is what we use to do back in the day , double stack obviously you need extra amplification depending on what channels you want to “Y” I tried the Back surround’s first and did the room correction, I know you’re scratching your head 😮! 😂😂😂 but it really works! sounds amazing.

[@TechnoDad]

Nice!

[@ffdfdfdfdfdfdfdf]

whats the point having 8 ceiling dspeakers then if you cant use them?? i wanted to run 7.1.8

[@shadowofpain8144]

Just as happy with my av7005 Still works flawlessly. I am over 60 and starting to believe it will out live me. But if I had it to do over I would save longer for a integrated McIntosh 12000. More interested in audio than home theater now. Marantz is fine but always seems to leave a little something short for mine it was two subs but not individually controlled balanced out but nada in. And not updating streaming audio sources not being able to log into the ones it has. For these and other reasons I wont buy another Marantz. For me if I were young again the long term support of McIntosh would be well worth the money.

[@Sazonman]

Nottttt gooodd i need all 17 speakers to work together 😂😂😂😂

[@TechnoDad]

Right?! LOL!

[@garryhammond3117]

Yes! - a BEAST for sure! - I'll bet it's really heavy too! - Cheers!

[@TechnoDad]

Yes, it is quite heavy considering it does not have any amplfication, I was qutie surprised.

[@mikeortiz2139]

Im looking at a 9.1.6 setup, with front heights, rear heights, TS and CH. That'll give Auro-3D 13.1, and Dolby Atmos 9.1.4, but will that give me DTS:X Pro 9.1.6?

[@JayPatrol]

I like emotiva

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks for sharing

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks for watching!

[@jebo4jc]

Arcam AV41 supports 8K HDMI and Dirac Live for $5250. Not sure if Marantz is worth another $2k?

[@healthynutster]

I’ve also considered Arcam, but according to users, there’s significant performance and reliability issues

[@jacknelson3619]

I second that.

[@whitecrowuk575]

Got Av40 upgraded to hdmi 2.1 for 3k new. You just can’t beat that price. While software isn’t as polished as some, all bugs been fixed and it’s flawless experience for me. Sound is very very good

[@totalplonker824]

Software issues are all sorted! An Arcam owner

[@lesterleonard8750]

What do you think about this, I have a AV8805A, need more outputs for speakers because I ran out with the Amp that goes with it, would you mix them up?

[@TechnoDad]

I don’t think you need to match amplifiers

[@anthonyvillaa]

I'm still learning about this, but do you need the amp10 to go to alongside with the av10? Does the av10 not have a built-in amp to power the speakers for a home theater system?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Anthony, great question! You will need an amplifier for sure. Whether you want to go with the AMP 10, or another one, two, or three amps to use with the AV10, it does not matter. It depends on how many speakers you are running.

[@JesusGutierrez-pr4po]

Thanks Techno Dad for this great video. I have the AVM90 and I asking my self, how this two compare?😊

[@Nikita-P]

One has ARC the other will have to get upgraded and then jury would still be out. (Anthem owner I am, coming from generations of Denon)

[@o.c.g.m9426]

I have the 70 8K man this bad boy rocks. I have a 9.2.6 set up...total overkill 😂😂. I can't imagine the 90 but couldn't justify the extra $3500

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

6:16 " can you run all 17 speakers at once, dude? AWESOME!!!" NO calm down😂😅. You cannot. You are capped at 15 for Dolby and DTS. Capped at 13 for Auro

[@TechnoDad]

Gotta make sure people know!

[@devinburnett4902]

If I have 4 subs which are going from the balanced sub 1-4 outs, how can I connect an amp/4 buttkickers to this unit? Would it go via the unbalanced?

[@TechnoDad]

The Buttkicker is only used with Subwoofer output #4.

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

Hello Techno Dad! My speakers don't have XLR outputs, just the regular speaker wire. So how do I make this work with my 5.1.4 setup? Thanks! :)

[@eddyparker10]

You need a separate amplifier in order to power them. Sound will go from the processor to the amplifier and then to the speaker. As far as I know, most amplifiers have XLR inputs.

[@AshtonCoolman]

Spend more money. A lot more.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

You need a power amplifier. The power amplifier will have your speaker wire connections using wire , banana plugs, etc. The XLR connections are used to connect the amplifier to your pre-pro.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Asaf! You will need an amplifier to go from AV10 > Amplifier > Speakers.

[@asafblasbergvideographer]

@@TechnoDad Thank you very much! Which amplifier do you recommend? I currently have a Pioneer ELITE VSX-LX305. :)

[@Hederick_]

No mw pierdo ninguno de tus videos ni los de dailyhifi!. I hope you can answer me please 🙏🏼. I have a Yamaha a6a with klipsch mark II fronts, rear still do not change them from jamo 606 (6ohms), and in atmos polk own3. Is in a rack with a space of 4 " at the top and ventilated at the front and back. The temperature of the room is about 82F. My avr is overheating on the 2 front sides, this is normal or should only be a bit warm?. Thanks a lot!

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Define "overheating"?....... you burn your hand on the sides, or you smell burning when its running....?..... Buy a "fire extinguisher " 🧯 ...... and an external fan blowing into the top of it.... 😳👎🏻👀..........

[@macho9556]

Not rocking 16 channels but do have an 11.2.4 system. Av10 and 4 Emotiva amps ranging from the DR3 to the basx a500. Would be nice if Marantz offered the same experience but with less channels for cheaper. Maybe the AV20 with 13 channels for a thousand less. AV30 with 11 channels for maybe 2k less?? Not everybody has 16 channels, but most of us, I can say, have 7.1 or higher and would love something like this go for less channels with a cheaper price but still the same bells and whistles of th AV 10

[@neiltaylor6645]

Once you bought your processor and amp you then have fork out for the cables to connect the 2 more expense

[@TechnoDad]

Yes, that is an added expense. Luckily for me, I already had them.

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hey TD, I'm looking at this or the Anthem AVM 90. Both around the same price. What to do......

[@TechnoDad]

That’s a tough one! Email me - TechnoDad55 at gmail dot com

[@stekelly1980]

I love that you go through the speaker layout configurations! Also as auros 3d has failed marantz could have used the extra ports for 17 as you said! Oh well, fingers crossed for 9.4.8 in the future! 😅

[@healthynutster]

Auro’s main usefulness is enhancing movies in Atmos and DTS that have poor or only fair immersion.

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks! I think it's very interesting looking at how many ways you can configure the AVR.

[@HomeCinemaJunkie]

Super nice review! I agree regarding the tiny display hole in the front. Also 2003 called and want it back. ;)

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!

[@Jswizzle8r6161]

I have a Marantz AV8805A. Is it comparable to the Marantz AV10, and is it worth upgrading to the AV10 from the AV8805A? Love your awesome videos....

[@TechnoDad]

I guess it depends if you need 15 channels of processing or not.

[@aarongregg9699]

just got the Klipsch 8000F V2 towers

[@Shooks85]

Am I missing out?! I have the Denon AVR-X8500HA receiver. Is this Marantz AV10 Processor much better in movie watching 🎬?

[@TechnoDad]

I don’t think so. Do you run external amplifiers?

[@Shooks85]

@Techno Dad Yes, I am running five Russound P125 amplifiers to Bi-amp my SVS Ultra L, R C, SR, and SL speakers. Also, I have four Russound P75 amps to power EIGHT more channels (6 Heights and 2 surround backs).

[@peternowotny6277]

So beautiful! So powerfull! Crazy processor! Hello Channa, can you check if its possible to run Atmos with 7.x.4 with Front heights and surround heights (Not back heights) (the auro setup)? Should be possible now.

[@TechnoDad]

I did see the surround height option!

[@dadevastator24_77]

Where is the .4 for subwoofers… it’s weird that it only displays .1 for subs in the speaker configuration

[@TechnoDad]

That's because the LFE is only 1 channel. It's all the same information.

[@ronaldbautista8654]

Hi Techno Dad! I’m sorry to bother you! I have a YAMAHA DSP AZ1 and I get shocks if you can please help me what you do so that no more shocks every time I touch my receiver? I’ll patiently wait for your response. Thank you and God Bless!

[@mohammedisaa9952]

@ronaldbautista8654 You need to "ground" your amplifier through the turntable ground...... Im guessing you dont have an electrical problem, but carpets that create "static electricity" (that zapp you feel through your finger when you touch an earthed product). These amps "earth" through the neautral, and dont have a "dedicated earth" which could cause "ground loops" which subsiquently cause hum or distortion.... Long story short, eart your amp but you could get hum or distortion, or change your carpet..... Hope that helps 🙂👍🏻👋🏼

[@ronaldbautista8654]

@@mohammedisaa9952 thank you sooo much for your help! I appreciate it! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@MrPreet23]

Does this have separate DAC for each channel and if it was upgraded from AV 8805

[@mohammedisaa9952]

@MrPreet23 I beleave it has av 8819 now..... still an older dac compaired to todays tech.... dont know about per channel dacs yet....

[@MrPreet23]

@@mohammedisaa9952 That’s why Marantz is hiding this information

[@junior-OG]

8:02 you can change the color to blue by holding pure direct and m-dax at the same time

[@TechnoDad]

Didn't know this! Is there a way to change the amber in the porthole or no?

[@junior-OG]

@@TechnoDadno not in the porthole only the side same with the amp10

[@jvonengeln]

NICE!!!!!!

[@bkrhino1]

7K price tag and you have to pay extra for Dirac? I love my Anthem AVM70 that came with ARC Genesis.

[@TechnoDad]

ARC Genesis is pretty awesome...however...no Auro-3D support.

[@bkrhino1]

@@TechnoDad - Do not use that anyway. Have you reviewed the AVM70/90?

[@brucecarter6205]

Dirac Live is much better than ARC Genesis imo. Upgraded from the AVM70 to the HTP-1 and it made a huge difference for me. Dirac is already a step up, but with Bass Control it’s a game changer.

[@bkrhino1]

@@brucecarter6205 - Never heard that one, but I am happy with ARC Genesis.

[@brucecarter6205]

@@bkrhino1 hopefully ARC Genesis is in a better place now, as it was a complete mess when the AVM70 first launched, in fact that is what lead me to move on to the HTP-1 and Dirac Live.

[@richardmyers7181]

Channa when you can will you test the sony es 11ch please thanking you

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Richard. They sent me the 9 channel one.

[@DTA_Crypto]

do you know what DAC is used ?

[@TechnoDad]

I do not.

[@totalplonker824]

Forget the channels or features.. for this sort of money one can truly get a high-end sound

[@michaelburton5198]

I Guess These Are Like The Monolith 7 Amplifier And Or Emotiva???? And If So, How 🤔 Much Is Power 🔋 Wattage Per Chanel per????

[@TechnoDad]

This is a Pre/Pro, so you will need a multi channel amplifier for this to work.

[@michaelburton5198]

@@TechnoDad Like My Denon AVRX6700H Right????

[@techsamurai11]

Just 8 height channels 😂 I want 15!!!

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!!!

[@ManosPairis]

As far as me goes the 11th basic channels of DTS X and DOLBY ATMOS is my limit (and they are a lot, but the hight channels make sence). More than that, for me, is way too much.

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, I get that. I think 7.1.6 might be the way to go for most theater rooms, but only if you have the room.

[@florinbizu7583]

Digital technology implemented in top-of-the-line AV processors (of different mass producers like top 3 in the world - Denon, Marantz, Yamaha) has to be like in top-of-the-line smartphone producers ( like Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, Apple, Honor). Because it will become obsolete in just a few years. In 2023, I don't want to buy ooold, obsolete technology at an unjustified cost! Only the newest and best-performing components has to be used. Unfortunately, this is not the case... In regarding only to the audio side of the Marantz AV10... My level of expectations at 7000 USD (or even more) is that I need one AV unit to sound like a flagship stereo, on ALL channels... BTW... Be honest... who is using 15 channels configuration in a living room? Or kilometers of wires for zone 2 or zone 3 connections in which the end result is to play same music, instead of separate very good quality audio components in those rooms? We are not talking about hearing the same music in corridors or on an elevator of a hotel... Sabre DAC ES 9018 used inside AV10? Why not at least ESS 9039Pro or AKM4191EQ? Or a dedicated very low noise stereo DAC in dual differential mode per each channel? As a top-of-the-line product in 2023, it should have! And where is HDCD decoding? Audiophile CD format is not dead, SACD is not dead, Dolby Digital is not dead... Even vinyl is not dead, and in 2023 we still not having a decent phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges in a top-of-the-line AV processor... In the audiophile community, we are still spinning HDCD CDs, SACD discs, DVD Audio discs - and for HDCD, we need that decoder. Also...we are in 2023, right? ...where is streaming and decoding native DSD1024 audio files? I want to see ultra low noise separate power supplies inside of a top of the line AV processor... This is the level of quality that I expect from a Marantz or Denon AV processor flagship, in 2023. RCA connectors are made from gold-plated brass? This is NOT desirable, because of brass low conductivity. It should be made at least from silver or gold-plated OFC copper (again... I'm modest...I'm not mentioning pure silver-made connectors...). I want to see OCC pure copper or OCC pure silver wires used in inside cabling! Talking further...what OP-AMP are used inside? No info here... Also, no info regarding SINAD with EQ in flat mode at max output volume. I want an upscaler even from DVD definition, to 4k and 8k resolution! Also, who is really using HEOS?? Especially in this high-end area... McIntosh is having same marketing policy... No detailed info in regarding inside components used, and no tech info regarding audio performance in their top-of-the-line AV processor... Only high prices! With all due respect for these companies, this is not acceptable.

[@mohammedisaa9952]

I agree wholeheartedly.......... its appaling, and i will vote with my wallet untill they bring out tech that we need.... also no support for 144hz displays and only 40gbs pass through not 48gbs which everybody else is using...... Audazee upgrade 200$ Dirac upgrade (upto 500hz) 350$ Dirac upgrade (full frequency) 500$ Totally unacceptable (especially considering you need a windows 10 laptop (+ 1,000$) and a usb microphone, crappy umk1 cost 88$ + microphone boom arm at 20+$)........ Unacceptable 👎🏻.......

[@brucebarnes311]

hey man - im just finishing a 5.4.6 auro 3d setup, in one of your other videos you say that they tell you to have the back speakers as surround heights, but you suggest doing surround back heights because then its also atmos compatible , what if i ONLY use auro 3d upmix and never atmos, would you still do that , or would you go with the recommended surround heights.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Bruce. I would still use Rear Heights as opposed to Surround Heights.

[@MrLutijen]

Consider this configuration: 1. Source: Nvidia/AMD graphics card with 48 GBps port for 4K/144Hz 10-bit gaming 2. Middle man: super expensive AVR or AV processor, all of which have 40 Gbps ports for 4K/120Hz pass-through 3. Sink: new Samsung QD-OLED TV with 48 Gbps port for 4K/144Hz 10-bit gaming Why are consumers still offered slower HDMI ports on a pass-through machine when source and sink devices are already more capable? And when will AVRs and AV processors be upgraded to full speed ports, to fall in line with advancements in other industries? Have you ever asked vendors those questions? Are there any answers for the public? Thank you.

[@TechnoDad]

The A/V Receiver is and has always been the caboose end of the electronics train. The simple answer...they need to sell you something next year...so they will wait to make upgrades like 48 Gbps until they deem it's necessary. There are other options, like the Arcam AVR11 or higher that has all 7 HDMI inputs at 48 Gbps. I've asked a few people before and they say it's "not an issue" as we are only using a max of 40 Gbps.

[@MrLutijen]

@@TechnoDad There is no evidence that Arcam AVR11 or any other AVR/AVR uses full speed 48 Gbps chip. Have you measured the speed? Does it pass-through FRL6 signal? We have not heard that any current AVR HDMI chip is able to deal with 48 Gbps signal. Those who are saying "it's not an issue" must have missed the fact that even new TVs from Samsung QD-OLED line-up offer four 48 Gbps ports for 4K/144Hz signal, plus Nvidia, AMD and Intel grpahics cards that can output 48 Gbps signal to capable dsiplays.

[@ChrisDitchDigger]

And here I thought I was done buying processors when I bought the monolith HTP-1 ! You suck technodad! Making me spend all my 💰 😂

[@TechnoDad]

LOL! You don't have to buy anything, Chris!

[@jebo4jc]

Umm the hands all over the thing at 1:55 we're creepy. I want one of these, but I think there may be better options out there from a price/performance perspective.

[@TechnoDad]

Hah! Yeah, that was fun to make...it really depends on your setup. This is probably way too much for most people. I feel like the Denon X6700H - amzn.to/3KX3H7T - has most of what people are looking for and much cheaper.

[@jebo4jc]

@@TechnoDad even thinking about running separates with a dedicated pre pro, I'm more likely to buy something from JBL, Anthem or Arcam. That said, if I could get the AV10 for $500-$1000 cheaper, I'd probably do it

[@TechnoDad]

@@jebo4jc Email me - TechnoDad55 at gmail dot com

[@movieman247]

Your editing is on another level , are you using AI ,also I have not heard anything about how the av10 sound . how does it compare to your av 7706.

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you! No, I didn’t use AI. I created the intro song and edited the intro to my song. Honestly, I’d have to do an A/B to compare the two pre-pros. It’s too hard to go off memory.

[@eddietours3728]

Sir you back

[@TechnoDad]

Never left! Just busy!!

[@eddietours3728]

@@TechnoDad sir send my Disc 😅

[@TechnoDad]

@@eddietours3728 If you ordered, we should be shipping the end of the week!!

[@eddietours3728]

@@TechnoDad 👍🏼

[@ohwellwhatevernevermind4590]

Yee

[@TechnoDad]

Woot woot!

[@carlosbucio6869]

I purchased the AV8805A and about 4 months later this one came out. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TechnoDad]

Yikes!

[@jameschambers2053]

Me2!

[@josemelendez2910]

Opinions are like hondas everybody got one.

[@ninohowald627]

Av 10 has 17 out, Amp 10 has only 16 in !!???!!!???

[@TechnoDad]

LOL! Yup!

[@ninohowald627]

@@TechnoDad 8805 has 15 out, 2x 8077 has only 14 in !!! Why??

[@bilguana11]

No VHS in.

[@TechnoDad]

Lol!

[@bilguana11]

@@TechnoDad Who the F needs 16 channels to enjoy a film? Is this the new channels war?

[@mohammedisaa9952]

We NEED that SCART lead..... upscale the audio and picture..... perfect avr then 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@Audioenthusatic]

New design, number of extra channels, new connectors ,other this it's same 8805A..

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, pretty much…

[@jarrod2750]

I have this bad boy, and I do think it is a great piece of gear

[@TechnoDad]

Woot woot! It's pretty impressive!

[@jarrod2750]

@@TechnoDad agreed. I had to sell a lot of redundant gear and my 8805a to break even and not make myself sick over the price! 😁

[@dannykl6883]

@@jarrod2750is the sound quality much of an improvement over the 8805?

[@stevelivingstone3495]

Price is crazy for this. Should be $5k. Anthem avm90 all day for this kinda money. Also marantz needs to watch out for integra. D/M has increased prices to much for there brands.

[@TechnoDad]

Same can be said for the AVM90...no Auro-3D either. I hope Anthem updated the GUI as my MRX720 was pretty bare bones. I think all these companies are using "inflation" to charge us more.

[@junior-OG]

i think the replacement of the 8805 is gonna be 5k

[@HiFinest343]

@@junior-OG hmmm this processor is the flagship like the 8805. I think the next pre pro would be the AV20, which would replace the 7706. It will be less capable than this 19ch processor (15.4), but to your point somewhere between the 8805 and the AV10. I’m looking forward to a Cinema 30, which would be the flagship AVR I’m guessing? Something between to replace the 8015?

[@junior-OG]

@@HiFinest343 the av10 do not replace the 8805 it is a new tier av20 = new 8805 av30 = new 7706

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@TechnoDadthere is webgui on Anthem. Besides StormAudio and Trinnov I believe it’s a next best gui you can find. Anthem does measure very well and uses the latest top ESS DAC as well - higher end from Marantz. It would be very interesting comparison - which one does better job. On the premise of Sound United one day updating Av10 with Dirac Art - I would bet on it

[@Hope4NewDay1]

Wait, da fuck? $7000?? The website is showing $9000!

[@user-ur2nx1hi8w]

DENON A1H is the best choice

[@josemelendez2910]

I keep my comments and follow guidelines what happened is that when I make a comment that is true you guys don't answer me back. You only answer the comments that agreed of what you are saying.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Cause it is big & it is sexy & it is a beast...... Thats how i tell the ladies about .......😮😮😂😂😂😂

[@josemelendez2910]

Is amazing how you reply to other people and not me , you know why because is true what I'm saying , read what I wrote and tell me that I'm wrong. There's no blueray dvd that output more than 2 atmos speakers or a streaming company that stream on more than 2 atmos. You talking about 8 dolby atmos , really. All those receivers that has more than 2 channels for atmos is a waste of time and money. Is like 8k tvs , tell me who output 8k, nobody so why you buying an 8k tv. See what im saying. Is like arc only give you simulation of atmos but earc give you the real thing. If you don't answer me is ok I know I'm right. Bless.

[@TechnoDad]

What's amazing is people like you think you have the right to my free time. Considering I have four jobs and I just started a new company and fullfilled over 600 orders in the passed two days. Maybe...just maybe, I have better things to do with my time. To answer your question, no. You are wrong. On the consumer side, I've gone from a 5.1.2 to a 5.1.4 and that upgrade was huge as you actually get front to back movement in the height channels. Then I went from 5.1.4 to 7.1.4. After creating over 160 Atmos tracks and mixing Atmos for a couple of years, I've come to find out that the ideal setup would be 7.1.6. And contrarty to what you belive...Atmos is Atmos, wheater it's lossy DD+ or lossless Dolby TrueHD. I have created a 9.1.6 Atmos mix and delivered it in both DD+ and Dolby TrueHD and it works correctly. 8K...yeah, that's BS...Atmos, however is different.

[@HS-ed3dz]

You're deluded and have no idea what you're talking about. Make sure you keep taking your meds bro😂

[@josemelendez2910]

Let me ask you something mr dad, name me a blueray dvd that output 8 upper channels. Is like 8k tvs name me a blueray DVD that output 8k or any streaming company that output in 8k or 4 or8 upper atmos speaker. They don't exist. You can have 50 atmos speaker but you only here right and left or up center combine with left and right. For example if a helicopter is up on the right you here it on the right atmos and when is on the left on the left atmo and the copter is in the middle upper you here the sound above your head with both atmos combine. So why buying receiver in something that is not here yet. Now they making 12k tv why in the hell fore. I think you guys are misleading the people about this 8 upper atmos receivers. Are you serious. I want you to send me the name of the movie that output 4 or 8 dolby atmos sound , all you need is 5.1.2 channels. Maybe 10 years from now we see every company outputting 8k and 12k and a 100 dolby atmos sound. Have a nice day.

[@pumpituphomeboy]

Atmos is not about channels. It is about the number of sound objects. More channels (speakers) equals better positioning of sound objects. Consumer Atmos limited to a smaller number of sound objects than commercial cinemas.

[@DaveC1983.]

Not sure if this is the place to ask, why does it go back to 1 subwoofer out when you go from 5.2 to 7.1 this amp has 4 sub outs but only 1 will work once you go past 5.2

[@TechnoDad]

I only have one subwoofer, so I'd have to check that.

[@DaveC1983.]

@Techno Dad Thank you I have 2 subwoofers 1 sending the signal to the other because I'm running a 7.1 but my reciver can be put back to 5.2.2 just wondering why you lose a sub output when going up to 7 channels 😢

[@jacknelson3619]

I'm curious as well. I'm in the process of building a theater with 4 subs. Having 4 independent outs is important to me.