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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
erik_squires
16,404 posts
 
So your AVR has all the high res codecs except for Atmos.


You could use a modern TV to do your HDMI switching, using the optical 5.1 outs to the receiver.

You could also use a bluray player with 2 HDMI outs to feed it directly if you wanted the high res blueray sound formats.

tesseract86 OP
156 posts
 
Soix, thanks for your eloquent description of the Anthem which sounds a lot like my Arcam you were spot on the Marantz as well, I had one years back.  I also had a few Yamaha's back when,  they are very reliable.
thank you 
tesseract86 OP
156 posts
 
millercarbon,
Always nice to hear from you, good advice.
thank you
tesseract86 OP
156 posts
 
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.
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