Something better than Marantz PM7000N at around $1000?

I've heard the PM6006 and I'd take the Yamaha R-N803 over the Marantz any day of the week.  Haven't heard the 7000N can't comment on it but I would expect the Yamaha to compare favourably.  

As mentioned the Yamaha is based on the AS801 integrated amp with streaming and airplay etc added in it's not a surround receiver it's a pure stereo product.

The Yamaha may not be popular in the US but I have read lots of positive comments from owners in the UK on other forums.  Sounded great to my ears anyhow.

7000n probably best thing for $1000, yes. I own one and it’s great.  One of the Brit mags declared it best under 1k

Considering just the sound quality, would B1 + int amp (near $1000) be at least as good as other int amps with a built in BT?

The maximum sound quality of Bluetooth is pretty much the lowest of all digital inputs. I think most BT receiving circuits and chips are generically implemented at the line-level, so the variable performance of BT (e.g. B1+amp x vs BT-capable amp y) is likely to be trivial when saying which amp you prefer overall. That’ll come down to power supply, the transformer, component quality, gain stages design, compatibility with your speakers. Home demo + your ears are the best way to decide which amp is best for you.

Thanks for the info.
Looks like I can go for either Marantz PM7000N or Yamaha R-N803.

Hey OP, what did you end up going with by chance?  Were you able to do a comparison?  I’m currently stuck between these two choices myself.