Denon AVR3803 VS. Marantz SR7300OSE

I have a Denon 3801 in my home theater with a Panasonic 310 DVD player and NHT SuperOne and SuperZero loudspeakers and I don't experience any of the harshness or leaness mentioned by Sjorgensen. In fact, I previously owned a Marantz Dolby Digital receiver and prefer the Denon by a wide margin. Music sounds great in my system with the Denon.

Tommyt, we think exactly alike. those are the same two receivers I narrowed it down to myself. IMHO, the Marantz edges out the Denon in music, while the Denon wins in HT. Of course alot depends on what your hooking it up to and with what your hooking it up with. Also, do you want 7.1 or 6.1? The Marantz is 6.1 while the Denon is 7.1. For me, I'm getting the Marantz to replace my Yamaha RX-V800, which is still a great receiver, but is only 5.1 and doesn't match the marantz or Denon musically.

that Denon model rocks for movies.

If this is a 50 50 music movie system, then go for the marantxz. if this is mostly for HT, go with the denon hands down

Will hold it's value longer and without very good speakers it shouldn't make alot of difference. Denon's 7.1 is good if you have the room size.

I'm a Marantz guy and 7200 owner. I heard the NAD 762 this past week and recommended you give it a listen as part of your search.