Marantz SR-9200 7.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: 3-Component Video input; Component Video switching; Many sound formats

Cons: No variable low-pass setting for subwoofer.

Bottom Line: This receiver will probably do everything you want a home theater receiver to do & more. Sounds good enough to function as your regular stereo receiver. Great video too.

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Pros: Best value at this price level: high current, THX Ultra, HDCD, etc.

Cons: Lighter than B&K by 20 lb, which likely reflects lower build quality.

Bottom Line: For our money and our ears, this is the best receiver we could find. You'll be ecstatic over the listening pleasures to be had with this receiver.

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