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Time for a new a/v receiver could use some input!

I have an Arcam avr400 which is HDMI 1.4 and need a HDMI 2.0 4K receiver.
I'm using a 5.1 set up, so I looked at Arcam but I'm not happy with problems of handshake
So I decided to get another brand.

I'm down to either the Anthem MRX720 or the Marantz SR7013 
just want to stay around $2,500 its 5.1 but I like the power the Arcam has.
Not sure if they are equal in power ratings but I think they are both powerful enough.

The Marantz has all the gadgets you can think of,  but I'm looking for good sound,
 and a lot of people say that the Anthem sounds better, any thoughts?
Thank you
tesseract86
tesseract86 OP
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millercarbon,
Always nice to hear from you, good advice.
thank you
tesseract86 OP
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mahler123,
I just want more power and I believe the Anthem mrx720 has that over the 520. who knows in the future I may change my mind about 5.1 setup.
thank you
tesseract86 OP
156 posts
 
thanks to all.
mahler123
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I went “down” in power from a 130 watt AVR to 100 watts with the 520 and didn’t notice any issue.  And with room correction and enhanced DAC the sound was a huge upgrade from my previous Onkyo AVR
tesseract86 OP
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Mahler123,
Do you know the power ratings with all 5 channels driven on the Anthem mrx520? 
It says 100watts per channel 2 channel driven.
My Arcam is rated at 5x90watts and I’m happy with that,
Is Anthem’s power rating as conservative as the Arcam?
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