The D+M Group made a few big announcements today -- including a name change! The company formerly known as D&H Holdings debuted a new name, new logo, and plenty of new products. The first is a new lineup of Marantz receivers, known as the SR Series. All three are scheduled to start shipping in July 2012.
All three will come packing Apple AirPlay, so users can stream content directly to the receiver from a Mac, PC or favorite iOS device. If you don't feel like mixing in another device, each receiver can also access other online content, such as web radio, Pandora and SiriusXM. (Subscriptions and/or fees may apply.)
If you're already plotting and scheming for 4K, know that each of these models also promises 4K pass-through and scaling. On the audio side, all three have Dolby Pro Logic llz, Dolby True HD, and DTS HD decoding and can accept LPCM 7.1 signals from a Blu-ray player. There's also a front-panel USB port on each, which can handle high-res audio formats, including FLAC files.
Other features across the new line will include a better user interface with Setup Assistant, Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume, and Audyssey Dynamic EQ, DC triggers and an RS-232c port, and enhanced app control.
Now, to get down to some of the differences. The top-of-the-line model is definitely the 7.2-channel SR7007 receiver. Priced with an MSRP of $1799.99, the SR7007 cranks 125 watts per channel and can accommodate every AV device you own, via seven HDMI inputs (with one on the front), three HDMI outputs, and even a phono input. Another extremely interesting perk is that the SR7007 includes two-source, two-zone audio and video distribution over HDMI.
To stand out a little in that AV cabinet, Marantz has outfitted the SR7007 with an aluminum front panel with a polished and black anodized premium finish. It also has a fold-up door that can stash the receiver's two-line display.
Nestled in the middle of the lineup is the 7.2-channel SR6007 (MSRP: $1199.99). The SR6007 features 110 watts per channel and the phono output. This one, however, has a dual HDMI output so you can put the same content on two displays. It also has gold-plated RCA and speaker terminals, an aluminum front panel and knobs, and a new simplified remote.
Last, but certainly not least, there's the 7.2-channel SR5007 (SRP: $849.99). Featuring 100 watts per channel, this model has six HDMI inputs, which includes one on the front panel. Other features include two component in and one out, a 7.2 preamp output and a DC trigger out. This one also has the new remote.
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