Sub choice

[curtis]

Yeah it’s not inexpensive but it has the features I wanted i.e.4 independent subwoofer outputs and good power. Also the silver and gold colored option looks great. Doesn’t hurt that it was made in Japan. I also see that Anthem is having a sale on their mrx receivers 20% off. If not for the fan noise issue I would probably jump on that receiver

Just my two cents, but I think you are putting too much emphasis on the fan noise, as I don' think many people experience it. People give opinions a lot more on negative issues than positive...especially online.

[cklim1955]

Just my two cents, but I think you are putting too much emphasis on the fan noise, as I don' think many people experience it. People give opinions a lot more on negative issues than positive...especially online.

You may be right but the YouTube AV reviewer Andrew Robinson reviewed the 1140 mrx and one of his complaints besides no on screen display was the fan noise. He felt it was too loud and irritating. I don’t want to have to return the receiver if I hear it. I am sure it’s a good machine but don’t want to take the risk

[cklim1955]

Very nice compilation of gear on your list..but playing devils advocat...why have you allocated so much of your apparent budget on the AVR....not that there is anything wrong with that....Personally I'd put more emphasis on the speakers...per se.

Other then my 2 cents...it will be awesome.

PS: If you don't luck out on BF....consider Marantz's recertificated or outlet shop...both D&M have this option.

Yeah I’m sure people will say that I should be spending 80% for speakers and 20% for processors but I went 50-50. Thanks for suggesting looking into outlet. From what I’ve seen Denons go on sale but I haven’t seen any Marantz on sale so I don’t expect any savings for Black Friday

[billy p]

Yeah I’m sure people will say that I should be spending 80% for speakers and 20% for processors but I went 50-50. Thanks for suggesting looking into outlet. From what I’ve seen Denons go on sale but I haven’t seen any Marantz on sale so I don’t expect any savings for Black Friday

https://www.marantz.com/en-us/category/outlet/


Over the past few yrs I've gone from Yamaha, Denon, Anthem, Marantz and back to Denon....reason features....sonically very little to discern. I will say this my MRX...had the lowest per watts rating but never broke a sweat....honestly...I loved ARC REQ. Just bought the 3800h this year...so I guess I like Denons plug n play....reliably.

[racrawford65]

Nice selection of equipment

I do have same 2 cents as Billy p regarding relative budgets. That said, S1 are great and, if the urge hits, you could always upgrade them.

I also agree with Curtis, re Anthem fan noise and how the relative few with the issue make the most noise on the internet. Same goes with many other products. Anthem did issue a firmware update, as I recall, that addressed this. Plus, Anthem’s core market is really the dealer/custom installer channel, whose customers tend to have their equipment in a closet/other room and controlled by Control4 (I think this is the brand) or something similar. Applies also to OSD - Anthem has 1 (and one can set as basic or more detail, albeit not as detailed as the mass market brands). Not trying to change your mind on the cinema 30 but do want to re-emphasize these are really non-issues. Plus, you’d need to go to the 90 for four independent sub outs as far as I recall, which means more spend for amps and processor (although with 20% sale and the right dealer, the 90 can be had for not much more than the price of the 30 Curtis quoted above)

Don’t get me started on Andrew Robinson. I’m not particularly impressed with his reviews.

[curtis]

Don’t get me started on Andrew Robinson. I’m not particularly impressed with his reviews.

Too funny. I feel the same way, but I watch his videos for entertainment and to see if he will say something that I think is meaningful on the products that interest me. Also, the "conversation" he has with his significant other, and the fact that she is behind the camera, intrigues me.

[cklim1955]

Too funny. I feel the same way, but I watch his videos for entertainment and to see if he will say something that I think is meaningful on the products that interest me. Also, the "conversation" he has with his significant other, and the fact that she is behind the camera, intrigues me.

I concur about the conversation between him and his significant other and it’s intriguing that they never show her in front of the camera.

[racrawford65]

Too funny. I feel the same way, but I watch his videos for entertainment and to see if he will say something that I think is meaningful on the products that interest me. Also, the "conversation" he has with his significant other, and the fact that she is behind the camera, intrigues me.

lol. Maybe behind the camera as he’s concerned people will want her on camera and him behind….