So for the third time in 2.5 years, my Marantz SR6011 has been sent back to Peter Tyson for repair. Sadly, as it's outside of the manufacturers guarantee, all PT can do is repair it (Marantz operate a 3 strikes policy in their warranty). I'm quite frankly massively brassed off with this piece of kit - I spent more on this than I've ever done on a receiver, and it's been away for repair for 2 months in total. I've got some options, and I'd like the input of the collective:
- Get it fixed. Marantz will fix the fault and I'll get it back at some point. Pro: No cost option. Con: Only 9 months left on the warranty.
- Trade up. PT have been very sympathetic and offered me a good deal to trade it in for a new machine. Problem is, the SR6013 is £850 so I'm still having to invest a chunk of change and I'm a bit hipped on D&M at the moment. Pro: New shiny with a couple of extras (Heos!), 3yr warranty. Con: Poor, wife throws heavy objects at head.
- Trade across. I can have what they've offered me against just about anything. The Pioneer LX503 looks very decent for the momey, but lacks some flexibility with the 7.1.4 upgrade (power amp has to be on the rear channel - wtf?) and it's basically just a rebadged Onkyo and I've never been the biggest fan. There's a few reviews that seem to indicate it's a decent bit of kit. Pro: New Shiny, 3yr warranty, might get lucky this month. Con: Loss of flexibility with upgrade path.
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