Marantz SR5400 AV Surround Receiver
Marantz SR5400 AV Surround Receiver
What’s In The Box:
Remote
Condition:
Used - Very Good
The Marantz SR5400 is a 6.1-channel AV receiver released around 2004. Known for Marantz’s "Natural Sound" philosophy, it balances powerful home theater performance with the musicality of a high-end stereo amplifier.
Physical Specifications
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Dimensions: 17.3" W x 6.5" H x 18.2" D ($440 \times 163 \times 463$ mm).
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Weight: Approximately 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg).
Core Audio Power
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Channels: 6.1 Channel Surround Sound.
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Power Output: 90 Watts per channel (8 ohms, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD).
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Amplifier Design: Features an all-discrete amplifier section, meaning it uses individual transistors rather than cheaper integrated circuits to ensure higher current and better sound quality.
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DACs: Equipped with 192kHz/24-bit Cirrus Logic digital-to-analog converters for high-fidelity audio reproduction.
Surround Sound Decoding
The SR5400 was designed for the peak of the 6.1-channel era, supporting:
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Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES (Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1).
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DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic II (for converting 2-channel sources to surround).
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DTS 96/24: High-resolution audio for DVD-Video.
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SRS Circle Surround II: Provides 6.1-channel surround sound from any mono, stereo, or surround source.
Connectivity (Inputs & Outputs)
This receiver predates HDMI, so it relies on high-quality analog and digital connections:
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Video: Component Video switching, S-Video, and Composite Video inputs/outputs.
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Digital Audio: 2 Optical and 2 Coaxial inputs; 1 Optical and 1 Coaxial output.
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Analog Audio: Includes 6.1-channel direct inputs (for SACD/DVD-Audio) and 7-channel pre-amp outputs (allowing you to use the SR5400 as a processor with more powerful external amplifiers).
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Speaker Terminals: Heavy-duty 4mm banana plug/binding posts for all six channels.
Build: Features a solid metal faceplate and high-grade internal components typical of Marantz's "Elevated" line.