Excellent monster receiver from Marantz that also sounds extremely good for stereo listening. Thus unit has been serviced and comes with 3 months warranty.
The Marantz SR5500 is a 7.1-channel AV surround receiver (circa 2004-2005) delivering 90 watts per channel (into 8 ohms) using a discrete “current feedback” amplifier design. It features 32-bit DSP, 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters, and supports Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES, providing a rich, high-quality audio performance suitable for both home theater and music.
Key Features and Capabilities:
Audio Performance: Known for a smooth, full-bodied sound with “Pure Direct” and “Video Off” modes to minimize interference.
Video Processing: Offers video up-conversion, taking composite or S-Video sources and outputting them via component video. Note: It does not have HDMI switching.
Connectivity: Includes 7.1-channel pre-amp outputs and 7.1-channel inputs, four assignable digital inputs (2 optical/2 coaxial), and RS232C terminal for system control.
Functionality: Features “Lip Sync” control to align audio with video, along with multi-room/multi-source capabilities.
Build: Features a solid, traditional receiver build with a front-panel A/V input for convenience.
While lacking modern features like HDMI and 4K support, the SR5500 is considered a very competent, high-quality amplifier, particularly for those building a high-fidelity stereo or surround system on a budget, often praised for its performance in 2-channel audio.
