So with a lot more research this is the route I am taking. Marantz seems to be the way to go. And the 6011 at that. the 7011 is just overkill and not needed plus I am most likely going to get a 3 channel amp or monoblocks for the front three and use the remaining power from the 6011 to power my surrounds and Atmos speakers. It seems like you have nothing but good things to say about the 6011. Can you go into a little more depth since you own it?
The 7.1 ins. Would those be good to use to hook up a higher en player like the Oppo 205 or a good dac to? And if I used those inputs and went pure direct mode, does that cut out the subwoofer and automatically set my fronts to large?
Also, for most things, music, movies, games , shows, I like to do as little processing as possible, it just sounds better to me. So setting the player to direct, will that just decode the native incoming signal? Like DTS-HS Atmos and so on?
In your opinion, what is the BEST way to listen to 2 channel music on the 6011?
Also, how much better are the pre amps. The 7702, 7702MKII and 7703
Accessories4less has the 7702 for only $849 and the 6011 for $799. What do you think the better deal is and better quality?