Marantz Introduces Totally New Home Theatre Receiver Lineup

16-Oct-99

Restyled Appearance, Upgraded Features And Performance Highlights Of Marantzís Broadest Home Theatre Receiver Lineup EverMarantz America is redefining excellence in home theatre receivers with the introduction of its all-new high-performance audio/video receiver lineup. The six new receivers range from the high-end Reference Series SR-19 to the high-value SR-3000, and offer a wealth of advanced features and technologies, along with elegant new styling to complement the most sophisticated home theatre systems and living environments.As Mark Stein, Marantz Director of Marketing pointed out: ""Todayís customers demand higher performance and sophistication than ever before from their home theatre receivers. As the quality of digital video sources such as DVD and DTV improve to levels undreamed of even a few years ago, itís essential that the quality of home theatre receivers complement these display sources with the same level of excellence. The new Marantz receiver lineup more than meets the challenge, with performance, flexibility and features that redefine home theatre receiver performance and excellence in their respective categories.""Here are some of the highlights of the new Marantz home theatre receiver line:The Reference Series SR-19: Spectacular High-End PerformanceThe Marantz Reference Series SR-19 Digital Surround Receiver delivers very high-end home theatre receiver performance in every respect, and its spectacular Reference Series styling makes it the perfect complement to the most elegant rooms and decors. The THX Select certified SR-19 offers total surround sound versatility, featuring Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for accurate reproduction of both popular discrete 5.1-channel digital audio formats, plus Dolby ProLogic decoding and a variety of additional surround modes. The SR-19ís advanced DSP processing circuitry utilizes 96kHz/24-bit audio decoding for the highest possible fidelity and bandwidth, and high-resolution playback of 96/24 DVD audio discs.The SR-19 delivers no less than 120 watts (into 8 ohms) of high-current amplification into each of its five main channels, for clear, powerful and dynamic reproduction of movie soundtracks and music. Heavy-duty banana-plug-compatible speaker terminals are used for all five main speaker outputs, facilitating the use of high-quality speaker cables.The SR-19 is built to the absolute highest standards, with an ultra-heavy duty chassis highlighted by an elegant metal alloy faceplate accented by gracefully curved side panels. The SR-19 features Marantz Reference Series parts and construction for extraordinary audio quality, with refinements including premium-grade passive components in critical signal path applications for ultimate sonic purity. Along with its extraordinary surround sound audio quality, the Marantz Reference Series SR-19 includes an unusually comprehensive array of performance and convenience features. It offers a wide variety of video and audio inputs, outputs and switching facilities, including S-video switching, front-panel A/V inputs and four digital inputs. Reflecting its status as a high-end Marantz receiver, the SR-19 features Gyro-Touch tuning, providing precision AM/FM tuning via a large-diameter weighted and balanced tuning wheel operating in conjunction with a sophisticated digital tuner section with 30-station preset memory. Other versatile features include an enhanced multi-language on-screen menu that provides easy, intuitive set up and operation, independent control of a second room audio and video system, six-channel direct inputs to accommodate future surround sound formats or an external digital decoder and much more.The SR-19 comes supplied with a special version of the Marantz RC-2000 Mark II Programmable Universal Remote Control that is pre-loaded with DTS commands and can be programmed to control every component in a home entertainment system.The Marantz SR-19 carries a suggested retail price of $1,699.99 and will be available October 1999.The SR-8000 and SR-7000: High Power, High PerformanceThe Marantz SR-8000 and SR-7000 Digital Surround Receivers are high-performance, high-power home theatre receivers designed for exceptional surround sound quality and unmatched home theatre flexibility. Both models feature Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and 96/24 audio capability for total compatibility with todayís high-resolution discrete 5.1-channel digital movie soundtrack and music formats, with DSP circuitry that operates entirely in the digital domain for the highest-possible resolution and dynamic range. The SR-8000 supplies 105 watts and the SR-7000 delivers 100 watts (into 8 ohms) into each of the five main channels for effortless movie soundtrack and music reproduction, and offer an extensive complement of digital and analog video and audio connections to accommodate a wide variety of multiple program sources. Other versatile features common to both models include a high-quality AM/FM tuner with 50 station presets for each band, an improved on-screen display, independent control of a second room audio and video system, six-channel direct inputs, preamp outputs for connection to external amplifiers and more. The receivers are both supplied with a programmable learning remote control featuring an advanced LCD display, which comes pre-programmed to operate a variety of Marantz audio/video components.The Marantz SR-8000 carries a suggested retail price of $1,199.99 and will be available October 1999, while the Marantz SR-7000 will be available November 1999 at a suggested retail price of $799.99.The SR-5000: Superb Performance And FlexibilityThe Marantz SR-5000 offers an outstanding combination of performance, features and flexibilityóalong with legendary Marantz sound quality. Itís the ideal receiver for a wide variety of high-performance home theatre systems, thanks to its Dolby Digital and DTS decoding capability, 96/24 audio capability and wide variety of video and audio inputs, outputs and switching facilities including S-Video switching. The SR-5000 provides a solid 70 watts (into 8 ohms) of power into each of the five main channels for detailed and dynamic surround sound, and includes a full selection of performance and convenience features such as an easy to use on-screen menu, AM/FM tuner with 30-station preset memory, full remote control operation and much more. The SR-5000 can be used as a preamp/tuner, providing a ready upgrade path to a more powerful home theatre system using external amplifiers, and includes a six-channel direct input to accommodate future digital audio formats.The Marantz SR-5000 carries a suggested retail price of $599.99 and is currently shipping.The SR-4000 and SR-3000: Outstanding Sound Quality And ConvenienceThe new Marantz SR-4000 Dolby Digital and SR-3000 Dolby Digital-ready receivers make it easy to make the move to a true high-performance home entertainment system and experience the excitement of multi-channel home theatre surround sound. Both receivers feature generous power output - 70 watts (into 8 ohms) power output into each of the three front channels and 40 watts into each surround channel for the SR-4000, and 40 watts x 3/20 watts x 2 for the SR-3000. In common with all Marantz home theatre receivers, the SR-4000 and SR-3000 offer multiple video and audio inputs and outputs including front-panel A/V inputs, high-quality AM/FM tuners, a number of additional convenience features and full remote control operation. The SR-3000ís six-channel inputs accommodate a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, making it the ideal receiver for value-conscious home theatre enthusiasts who wish to enjoy great Dolby ProLogic surround sound now and upgrade to discrete 5.1-channel surround sound in the future.The Marantz SR-4000 carries a suggested retail price of $399.99 and will be available October 1999, while the Marantz SR-3000 will be available October 1999 at a suggested retail price of $299.99.The new Marantz receivers join the flagship SR-18 THX Ultra Digital Surround Receiver to create the industryís broadest and most flexible home theatre receiver lineup. The SR-18 (SRP: $2,999.99, gold finish; $2,699, black finish) is a state-of-the-art ultra-high-end component created to be nothing less than the ultimate home theatre receiver.Marantz America is committed to upholding the tradition of sonic excellence and technological superiority initiated by founder Saul Marantz over forty-five years ago. In keeping with this emphasis on quality, Marantz audio and video components are carried only by the nation's premier independent audio/video specialty retailers.For more information, contact Mark Stein at 630 307 3108 or 800 654 6633 x 3108.

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