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Ultimate AV Mag says:

In the world of cars, any make and model will get you where you need to go. Some will get you there faster, and others will get you there in style. However, only a select few exude an air of sophistication and grace.

That is pretty much how I’ve always thought of A/V receivers compared with separate preamp/processors and multichannel power amplifiers. Of course, the gap between these two camps is getting narrower—AVRs have certainly come a long way with regard to features and performance. But separates tend to have that extra level of staging and caché that sets them apart.

The Marantz AV8003 pre/pro and MM8003 multichannel power amp certainly fall into this category. Together, they strike a stylish and elegant pose in their rich, black casings. A groove is etched about a quarter of the way into the front extrusion on either side of these units, creating an attractive 3D design element that is rather imposing when they are stacked…more