Marantz SR6004 Audio/Video Receiver (Black)

by Marantz

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• Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 17.3 x 6.3 inches ; 28 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002KKCPAQ
• Item model number: SR6004
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,893 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Review from Home Theater Magazine

Review from HomeTheaterMag.com: Marantz SR6004

The Marantz SR6004 has a relatively restrained feature set, which may put it at a disadvantage to more fully featured AVRs that sell for the same. I don’t consider Audyssey DSX much of a loss, but I would have liked to see PC access and Internet radio via Ethernet. There’s still a lot to like, including its Audyssey setup and low-volume modes, Dolby Pro Logic IIz height-enhanced listening mode, USB input, direct iPod connections that really work, and the free Bluetooth adapter.

• Read the full review at hometheatermag.com

Product Description

USB port for iPod Digital connection, Dolby TrueHD, dts-HD MA and Dolby ProLogic IIz decording, Audessey MultEQ&Dynamic Volume, Color GUI, Analog to HDMI scalling, RX101Bluetooth Receiver included for iPhone/Mobile, M-DAX compressed audio expander

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars READ BEFORE YOU BUY, September 15, 2009

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WDH - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marantz SR6004 Audio/Video Receiver (Black) (Electronics)

I have owned five Marantz SR6004s, only one of which is still working today. All were purchased from an authorized dealer and were brand new or A stock. I bought two units - one for my study utilizing a 5.1 setup plus heights and one for my bedroom - 5.1 setup with two in ceiling speakers in each bathroom configured as a second zone.

The four units that died all died in less than 30 days. The quickest died after 8 days, the longest made it about 26 days. The death always included a pop or thud from all speakers and then the Marantz entering into protect mode. Once in protect mode, it cannot be revived - even by leaving it unplugged overnight or trying to reset it via the front panel. It is completely fried.

In both rooms, all of my speaker connections are without isssue; the Marantzs have replaced Onkyos and a Denon that have operated in the same setup for over two years. The Marantz was well surge-protected in both rooms - even to the point i surge protected the coaxial feed from the cable box.

The failures occurred without warning or symptom of a problem. Of the four failures, three occurred while watching college football on a saturday, one occurred one evening with the tuner on only.

The surving unit is still working without issue in the same setup. Earlier this week I torture-tested it, left it on for three days straight without issue or excessive heat.

It is my contention there is either a faulty part or faulty design that causes catastrophic failure to these units. One other has reported an identical death to mine on his SR5004.

Marantz categorically denies a problem.

I would hold off on buying this unit despite my true affection for its sound. There is something wrong with some of these units.

If you do buy one, buy it from an authorized dealer who has a generous 30 day return policy (and will pay for return shipping costs if online). These units have generally died within two to four weeks of use, but I have not made it too far past 30 days with my working unit.

I really like this receiver and have been more than persistent and attempted to trouble-shoot the issues with Marantz. They were of no help at all and continued to insist the problem was only in my setup.

it's a great receiver when working. I can only hope that Marantz addresses the catastrophic failure affecting these units and issues a recall to those affected.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great features but not a finished product, January 30, 2010

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K. Rose (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marantz SR6004 Audio/Video Receiver (Black) (Electronics)

Purchased this receiver on recommendation from a custom home theater dealer/installer. When it works, it sounds fantastic. The bluetooth feature works great with my iPhone. Its great to sit down on the couch with iPhone in hand listen through the receiver.

HOWEVER the unit is currently not compatible with my Tivo HD DVR and it appears numerous other DVRs and cable boxes. Occasionally after pausing, changing channels, FF, or RW a recording or live show, there is a loud pop in the speakers and unit shuts down and goes into a protect mode. Apparently some receivers have been fried but mine is able to be reset.

Marantz CS is no help, insisting there is no problem and that it is an isolated incident.

The receiver and my entire home theater setup was professionally installed. There is nothing wrong with my Tivo. My TV doesn't have any problem processing the audio signal directly and my old $400 dollar receiver had no problems either. Marantz's response to this was that their receiver "processes the audio signal differently."

Bottom line: if you have a DVR or cable box in your home theater setup, I would look elsewhere.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dont waste your time with this, February 18, 2010

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J. Izquierdo "global_groove6" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Marantz SR6004 Audio/Video Receiver (Black) (Electronics)

All these reviews of these receivers going bad are TRUE. The same thing happened to me, I've gone through two of these units and finally returned it for a Denon 3310ci. Just because your unit did not go bad does not mean we are liars, all it means you got lucky with a good unit. Why would so many people make up the same story? Think about it! Do you honestly think we are all out to get Marantz? LOL The sad truth is there is a significant batch of these units that have a design flaw where there is a HDMI voltage issue when used with a cable receiver. My dealer spoke with Marantz and after some teeth pulling they finally admitted there is a REAL issue. Unfortunately Marantz is not handling it with class and is telling just about everyone that calls that they have never heard of this issue before. They need to stop trying to downsize the problem and come forward with a recall. This is pissing off alot of people and they are losing alot of customers including myself.

BTW the Denon 3310ci is an awesome receiver, sounds just as good if not better than this and the video processing kills this not to mention it's network and internet radio capable. So if anyone is considering this receiver dont take your chances. Fork up another $200 and get the 3310ci, you will not be dissapointed.