cwt Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The only thing I have noticed so far is I had to change my PVR audio from PCM to dolby as it would only give me stereo via PCM which I never had an issue with my Yamaha. FTA audio is either mpeg2 stereo pcm or 2ch/5,1 bitstreamed dolby digital monaro . Your pvr may be downmixing to 2.0 or you may be applying a dsp mode with the yammie ..double check your settings . I wouldnt worry ; very little chance the marantz cant process the lossy streams properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxgts Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 FTA audio is either mpeg2 stereo pcm or 2ch/5,1 bitstreamed dolby digital monaro . Your pvr may be downmixing to 2.0 or you may be applying a dsp mode with the yammie ..double check your settings . I wouldnt worry ; very little chance the marantz cant process the lossy streams properly It is not a problem, it's working now with dolby, I have not plugged the yamaha back in to confirm but it was always used in straight passthrough mode and would give me either 2ch or 5.1 depending on what I was watching, although it is possible that it has been working like that since getting a new topfield recently and this was just the first time I noticed. I got REW up and running again and it has confirmed my thoughts that Audyssey handles Sub EQ better. My yamaha needed a fair amount of tweaking to get close to an acceptable range but could never get it this flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 It seems that the AV 8802 will cost about $S 4250 in Singapore ... That's more than a grand higher than it's cousin, the 7200... wow... Those HDAM modules certainly aren't cheap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I picked up my av7702 on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Sounds great. Still tweaking I only did a quick 8 point Audyssey. I still am going to try a proper 8 point when it's all quiet. I also have the Audyssey pro but I need to buy the license for that But for now it's crystal clear and very immersive. And I'm only using 5.1 no atmos. I'm also using the center dialogue on -3 What do others use ???? Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sero Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 How do u rate it compared to the 8801? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I could safely say it's on par with it I know the treble is not as tamed down av8801 a little warmer And that's with xt32 on the 7702 where on the 8801 is with xt32 aud pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The 7702 should be better once I do a pro cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bass is better in the 7702 where on the 8801 stock xt32 had to bump it up a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bass is better in the 7702 where on the 8801 stock xt32 had to bump it up a bit That could simply be a calibration issue? Even moving your microphone up a little can result in a change in volume, which is often interpreted as a difference in sound quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4g Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nah the av8801 and the 4520 both had sub vol lower. It has been discussed everywhere even choppy a who had the av8801 said the sun is lower and had to bump it up a few decimals the 7702 the level is higher. Than it was in the av8801. I had both units and the 4520 and 8801 did the same to me Even though I set the levels before Audyssey to 75db That was a minor thing I just upped it a bit and was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 21, 2015 Author Share Posted March 21, 2015 A review of the AV 7702:http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/ssps/ssps-reviews/marantz-av7702-surround-sound-processor-review.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 ..and whatever they tell us we will not want to hear hdcp 2.2 will kill off a lot of stuff we do, it's not backward compatible and will have keys for devices. Hollywood are going to love it Some guru out there will find a way around it. nothing is infallible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwt Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Some guru out there will find a way around it. nothing is infallible. Trouble is Chris its hardwired into all the next gen equipment chipsets including sources ; repeaters[avr's etc] and sinks [panels ; projectors] If one segment of the chain cant use its edid with another its dead wonderful stuff eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sero Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Solution a htpc with 2.2 graphics card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCRider Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Trouble is Chris its hardwired into all the next gen equipment chipsets including sources ; repeaters[avr's etc] and sinks [panels ; projectors] If one segment of the chain cant use its edid with another its dead wonderful stuff eh Yikes. Looks like the demand for new Ferrari's will be on the increase in Hollywood next year. Solution is to stay with 1080 and sit further back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwt Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yikes. Looks like the demand for new Ferrari's will be on the increase in Hollywood next year. Solution is to stay with 1080 and sit further back Exactly ; I dont have room for a bigger screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfishes Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hi guys, Just noticed this thread and since I received my 7009 on Wednesday arvo, I thought I'd chime in here. I havn't read through all the thread yet so hope i'm in the right place. Just thought I'd mention that I switched it on this morning and it had a notification for firmware update, so that is what its doing atm - estimated time 52minutes. Said something about improving stability and something else I think. After a day of playing with it i'm pretty happy so far. Just a quick question, I have run Audyssey, should I run it again after a certain amount of 'burn in?' Anyway, thanks to the guys @TCC for their professionalism, and the courier they used who also went out of their way for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 IMHO, yes I ran Audyssey again, and did that a few more times after I moved my gear around a bit... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfishes Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ok thanks Pete, and will most certainly rerun it if or when more speakers are added. Another quick question, my TV audio seems a little low, its connected via optical to the receiver. It appears volume is max on the tv output, had to bump up the db to +10 on the digital input on the receiver. Is this ok? Will check it out again tonight. Nice room BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Just make sure your optical cable isn't faulty.. No issues on my Samsung plasma... it plays at around the same volume as my other inputs.. I took a lot of trouble late last year to re-do my den, so thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 HKG is giving free HDCP 2.2 board upgrades for the 8802. Let's hope this extends to all regions and to the 7200 too. http://www.marantz.com.hk/eng/News/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sero Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Wont be free in Aus though mate thats the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Ah hope springs eternal.. after all the consumer laws are actually stronger in Oz. Write to the NSW government or lobby perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo188 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Appears our Hong Kong neighbours are lucky getting the upgrade board fitted for free we are not so lucky.......... $400 for the 2.2 board and when the factory fitted 8802A becomes available in around 3 months the price jumps up $400 retail on current RRP. http://www.marantz.com.hk/eng/News/Pages/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=10 Edited May 22, 2015 by juddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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