Marantz SR4023 (Black)

2-channel black stereo receiver

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Marantz presents a versatile stereo receiver ready for custom home installations: the SR4023. Connect a variety of audio sources using the SR4023's phono input and seven analog audio inputs and fuel them all with 80W x 2 channels of power output. Look to RS-232c and IR flasher input for seamless integration into whole-home, controlled A/V systems. Finally, for connection to audio/video sources like DVD players or VHS machines, the SR4023 offers four composite-video inputs and two outputs.

Dustin' off those vinyls?

Here are four signs that you're subconsciously preparing to revive your old record collection: 1) Terms such as "LP", "platter", "cartridge", and "phono" have been reappearing in your vocabulary. 2) You meticulously clean a CD before playing it. 3) You've attempted to turn a CD over halfway through the album. 4) Finally, you've had your eye on the SR4023 stereo receiver from Marantz. While the phono pre-amp input is ideal for hooking up your old turntable, seven L/R analog-audio pairs allow for connection to a wide array of audio sources, from CD and DVD players to VCRs and tape decks. And then, no matter your audio source, you enjoy full, powerful stereo audio from your speaker pair thanks to the SR4023's built-in 80W x 2-channels of powered output.

Bring it into the fold

You've spent a couple of years assembling a fully integrated, custom home A/V system. Not only are A/V components across your home connected to the same audio and video sources, but you can even control any of them from anywhere in your home with a single remote control. Accordingly, you refuse to add any new components that won't work with your pre-existing system. Good thing, then, that the SR4023 stereo receiver from Marantz sports a variety of design features that make for seamless integration into any whole-home, controlled A/V system. For starters, an RS-232c bi-directional communications port makes this receiver compatible with advanced control systems. Second, an IR flasher input allows for full control of A/V components that are placed out of sight as in a cabinet or closet. Finally, the SR4023 even offers a detachable AV power cord, ensuring a hassle-free installation.

A or B?

While questions like this would probably make for the world's easiest multiple-choice exam, the answer in this case is "either". You see, the Marantz SR4023 stereo receiver offers an A/B speaker selector. Big deal, right? Allow us to elaborate. As it happens, while the SR4023 is a stereo receiver, it features two pair of speaker terminals. The idea here is that you might want to use the SR4023 to listen to music in two different rooms. Connect one pair of speakers in the living room and another in the home office or kitchen, and you're set. When you're in the living room, listen to CD or LP albums. If you're going to spend some time in the home office or kitchen, simply hit the A/B switch button, and move your tunes to the second of set of speakers. With a simple A/B selector switch and two speaker terminal pairs, the SR4023 brings you multi-room listening capabilities.

Wait just a second . . .

Hey, did we say something about DVD players and VCRs earlier? Why, yes we did. We said that the analog audio inputs on the SR4023 were great for connecting to sources like DVD players and VCRs. But, hey, what about the video portion of the equation? No worries, the Marantz has you covered. Delivering full compatibility for audio/video sources, the SR4023 complements its analog audio inputs with four composite-video inputs and two outputs. Accordingly, you're able to connect video devices like DVD players, VHS machines, and video recorders, using two video outputs to connect to your TV or other video display. The SR4023 . . . not your ordinary stereo receiver.

Comparison Specifications

Output power: 80W x 2 channels (@8 ohms) / 100W x 2 channel (@4 ohms)
Best video connections: 4 composite-video inputs, 2 outputs
Best audio connections: 7 L/R analog audio inputs, 2 outputs
Other connections: 1 phono in (MM) / 1 main amp in, 1 preamp out / 1 low-pass subwoofer preout / 1 headphone out / 1 AM radio in, 1 FM radio in
Remote control: Marantz System Remote Controller

Additional Specifications

Custom-installation features: 1 RS-232c / 1 IR flasher in / 1 D-Bus remote (Rc-5) in, 1 out / 1 switched AC out, 1 unswitched out
Speaker A/B switching
Speaker terminals: Screw-type (2 pair)
Front panel: Aluminum and glass-reinforced resin