[Jack]

trmclean wrote:

Looking to buy a high end AV receiver - some bells and whistles are
important but most important to me is the two channel audio reproduction. I
like the sound of the Marantz amps over the Yamaha but have found a pretty
good deal on a comparable Pioneer Elite Unit of which I have not had an
opportunity to listen to. Looking for some input..the Marantz unit I'm
considering is the sr7001 and the Yamaha is the RX- V2700.

I do like Marantz for their 2-channel components.
I own the PM70001KI amp and the 63KI CD player.

As for home entertainment, Yamaha is well known
for their receivers and I would find it difficult
to choose between the two. I suggest you give
both a listen side-by-side and then decide. You
can't go wrong with either.

As for Pioneer - I would rather not comment as I
have no experience with their AV equipment.