Marantz SR4400 and Tannoy FX

[Bleeders]

Hi all,

Looking at this particular combo, virtually sold on it, but being a novice in this field, not quite sure if they compliment each other well enough.

What do you think?

Thanks,

Steve

[wozwebs]

I've got the SR4200 and the Tannoy's and think they are superb for the budget I had. Really wanted the KEF Eggs but just couldn't justify to myself or the missus the £649 price tag.

Managed to get the Marantz for £125 on ebay and the speakers for £219 including a set of stands so all in for £344.

[Bleeders]

Thanks mate. Is there a lot of difference between the 4400 and the 4200?

[Taz69]

Hiya, I got the SR 4200 aswell, cracking little amp, the main diff I think is the 4400 is capable of 6.1, the 4200 only does 5.1/DTS etc. they both have DPLII, I think the remote will be the same, i.e a Learning remote which is a nice addition, I have a combination of the following:

Tannoy 633 Profiles Fronts, MS 905C, MS903 Bipolar Rears and a KEF PSW3000.

Overall very happy with the sound, the only thing I would change on mine is the fronts due to no mag shielding.

Hope this helps

Taz

[Bleeders]

Been looking at an SR5400 at the moment, but what's all these sound-dropouts I keep hearing about?

Would I better off with a Yamaha with the Tannoy's?

[bobbetts]

Originally posted by Bleeders
Been looking at an SR5400 at the moment, but what's all these sound-dropouts I keep hearing about?


Not sure if the newer models suffer the same, but last year I purchased the Marantz 5300 from Richer Sounds, the dropouts I noticed were when I paused and then restarted a DVD, or during the layer change. The amp would appear to loose the sound signal and there was a 0.5-2 sec delay (from memory:suspect: ) before the sound kicked in again.

I tried another 5300 amp which had the same problems, so ultimately brought a Yamaha, which I still have and am very pleased with.

[Bleeders]

Any Yamaha model worthy of note mate?

As you can tell, I'm an utter noob at this, with my only home theatre credentials boasting a DTS Digitheatre, which lasted me a few years before it went wrong, then I downgraded to one of those £99 Currys jobbies, which is alright, but no DTS and the sound is well tinny.

Thanks,

Steve

[smst]

Originally posted by bobbetts
Not sure if the newer models suffer the same, but last year I purchased the Marantz 5300 from Richer Sounds, the dropouts I noticed were when I paused and then restarted a DVD, or during the layer change. The amp would appear to loose the sound signal and there was a 0.5-2 sec delay (from memory:suspect: ) before the sound kicked in again. I've noticed this with my 4200, and always assumed it was a necessary delay as the amp worked out what sort of signal it was receiving. It's not too much of a problem unless the layer change has been put in a silly place, and otherwise I find the amp to be excellent.

Does anybody have any more info on the "dropouts" -- are the symptoms mentioned here the same thing, or are the "dropouts" something else?

[Taz69]

If I recall correctly, Marantz UK were willing to upgrade any model which suffered from the Drop-outs free of charge, not sure if I seen it on here or on Avforums.

Happy to help

Taz

[smst]

Thanks Taz. I took a look around and it seems that audio dropouts were being encountered at unexpected times, and that the delay while a digital stream is recognised (which can be triggered during a layer change as the stream to the amp is interrupted) is not an error.

[Radiohead]

NO audio drop-outs from day one on my SR7200.

Drop-outs can occur on SR models when set to Auto as the amp has to decide what the incoming format is....typical of many amps, and not exclusive to Marantz.

[bobbetts]

Originally posted by Radiohead
NO audio drop-outs from day one on my SR7200.

Drop-outs can occur on SR models when set to Auto as the amp has to decide what the incoming format is....typical of many amps, and not exclusive to Marantz.

I accept the point but the switch over in my Yamaha is hardly noticeable (DSPAX630), my Marantz was noticeable from the off. It also didn't matter if I had selected the signal being received or set the amp to auto.

[wozwebs]

My SR4200 also 'drop's-out' during layer changes/menu's etc. I do ahve it set to Auto though so will try it set for DD.

Will Marantz only replace ones that have drop out's in incorrect places then?