Marantz Cinema 40 9.4 Channel (125 Watt X 9) 8K UHD Home Theater AV Receiver with 3D Audio and HEOS Built in (Silver/Gold)

This is my third Marantz and the best of all three that I have owned. Lots of power and functionality. The sound when paired with my Bowers speakers and subwoofer is awesome.

I was trying to decide between two seemingly identical products, the Denon X4800H and the Marantz Cinema 40. Having had the chance to audition both of them for a full afternoon (blind tests in pure direct mode), I realized that the difference is real, the sound of the Marantz comes more 'analog', the voices are more real, less processed. The differences of course are marginal, as expected in any comparison of this price range, and are only noticeable in music, in movies both are superb. But again, when you pay this kind of money, you do care about every tiny detail. I'm absolutely in love with this thing, can't wait to come back home every day to listen to more music.

Built like a brick outhouse! Packed with every feature you’ll ever need. Best sound I’ve ever heard. Even a lighted remote. One of the best.

an excellent receiver, a bit pricey, but well worth it