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I have a 6 year old Marantz 5.1 receiver, forget the model number, but it was about $1000 new when I bought it as part of a complete system 6 years ago. It has a dead right-front channel. The dealer gave me an address in upstate NY to send it to for repair; not going to do that. Found a local repair place who said I would pay $95 for diagnostic and then if I wanted the repair done the $95 would be applied to the repair cost. Also have Marantz DVD player, Sony WEGA 50" TV, Totem Dreamcatcher surround speakers. Nice basic system. I am very much a two-channel guy and not very well versed on surround. I know how to put everything back together if I re-install the Marantz, may have a little trouble if I replace with something else. So, should I fix the receiver, or just buy something new? Don't think I want to spend more than about $700 if possible. Thanks, Jim
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I am not a big receiver guy but I purchased an Onkyo from a friend
and to be honest these are some dam impressive home theater receivers.
Look into Onkyo or Pioneer Elite
Run away from HK receivers.
I have serviced my neighbors expensive HK receiver and they have issues.
Thanks to all for the replies. I am leaning toward replacing it with something new. The last time I had something like this fixed it broke again within a year, just reminded myself of that. Thanks again for all replies!
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
I got an $899 yamaha from Best Buy for $369 last year. It was a return I think, no box and I assume a discontinued model but it's still pretty new and works great. The sound is really good, better than I expected. If you don't mind refurbished I'd try accessories4less. They have a lot of receivers for 50% or more off.
You probably did this already, but just in case...
Did you use multiple sources to check that dead right channel?
Did you try different inputs with the different sources?
I ask because it could be the amp section, the line input section or possibly the source you are using. Also, the model number might help someone give you more informed answer on the repair vs replace question.
A thousand dollar six year old unit should not be trashed.You should get ten, fifteen years from an amp, minimum.
I'd think seriously about getting it fixed.
OTOH.... if it costs you a hundred bucks to find out they want $400 to fix it, you're out a hundred bucks. Yeah, I'd probably spend the hundred bucks.
My AVR is about six years old and if it broke I'd get it fixed.
Oh, and this 'obsolete' stuff.... I run processing in my Oppo blu-ray player. It has analog outs direct into the receiver, so I'm not using it for Dolby Truehd, and all that stuff. That's all done in the newer, cheaper, completely up to date blu-ray player. Does your AVR have analog inputs for all five channels?
"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
Edits: 06/16/12
Together with the fact that it is now obsolete technology. Maybe you could get something for it on Craigslist, but I doubt it. On the bright side, it can be used as a playroom amplifier if you only use four out of five channels and forgo the builtin decoding and use the DVD player as the decoding engine.
... My reason is that I would personally baulk at spending a potentially unknown amount on a relatively cheap six year old receiver. I’d just buy another one.
I am sure some others here will have a completely different view.
Good luck.
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