What Hi-Fi? Verdict
Good, but not great – the Marantz SR6004 can't quite go the final mile
Pros
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Solidly built, extensive spec
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Bluetooth and iPod connections
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clean dialogue, good detail
Cons
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Lacks dynamics, hint of treble brightness
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There's no denying this Marantz is a flexible slab of electronics. For £799 you'd expect its bullet-proof build and the usual array of audio and video connections, but the SR6004 has a few tricks up its sleeve.
In the box you'll also find a RX101 Bluetooth receiver and an iPod cable. Attach the receiver to the M-XPort and you can stream music from any Bluetooth-enabled device, while the cable takes a digital signal from your iPod via the USB slot on the receiver. And it sounds pretty good.
Easy in so many ways
The SR6004 is a very easy listen – and thanks to the calibration mic, easy to set-up, too. Watching Black Hawk Down on Blu-ray, nothing jumps out to impair our enjoyment.
But by the same token it doesn't go out its way to involve us in the action. Bullets lack punch, while helicopters sound weedier than they should.
This Marantz looks the part, has the specification and some interesting twists, but it lacks a little of the dynamic excitement it'd need to bother the best at this price-point.
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