Time to upgrade AV Receiver

Sorry I used the wrong terminology, indeed I’m looking for an AV processor. I realised this when soix pointed me to a device that had built in amplifier but the website isn’t letting me edit the title of my original post.
 

After realizing this I did start looking at the Anthem AVR line (rather then MRX), so it seems my choice is between Anthem and Marantz. Anthem seems to be overall getting better reviews and I could always tailor the sound to my liking, but Marantz might be a better match for my particular setup and the old school in me likes the idea of listening to a system without any equalizer / tonal adjustments. I think both options will be a big step forward. I’m also not planning on any more upgrades for some time other than keeping upto date every several years with av processors and video standards.

The Marantz 7705 seems very good value for money?

Marantz 13.2 says make offer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325694885188?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=928fbd00-0d05-11ee-be9b-313062313365

Marantz, 11.2, New (open box?) 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204366416152?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=f9feb5c2-0d05-11ee-b14a-313062313365

Marantz, NEW, make offer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204077883846?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=30a6197a-0d07-11ee-8dec-333535616431

Gee...if only the sound could be adjusted to be less bright....

I much prefer bypassing as much sound processing as possible using “direct” / “straight” modes tbh. I’ll turn the question around, if you’re buying high end gear why would you then put the signal through such artificial circuitry vs buying components that naturally give the sound profile you want allowing you to bypass it?

So....you think all the other circuitry involved is somehow organic?

I laugh at guys that would rather be "pure" then have the sound they want.