Marantz Cinema 50

Pros

• I'd upgrade to at least the Marantz Cinema 50 --- you can get the full Dirac bundle with that model
• I have sont a couple of months debating the Marantz cinema 50, 40 and denon x3800h and 4800h. ... cinema 40 best looking and they all essentially do the same thing.
• For the AVR route, start with at least the Denon AVR-X3800H or Marantz Cinema 50. Both of these models have full pre-outs for up to a 7.4.4 configuration (with an additional amp).
• Call around I got Marantz cinema 50 for the same price as the denon x3800h
• I rand Dirac through my Marantz Cinema 50 and it's not a dramatic difference (The KEF R3s were already measuring pretty flat in my space) but I noticed stereo imaging improve substantially.

Cons

• I have a marantz cinema 50 (9 channels) and m7055 amplifer (5 channels).
• I bought a new Cinema 50 from Accessories4less for about half price.
• Should I keep my Denon x4400h or upgrade to Marantz Cinema 50?
• I’ve heard Marantz has a warmer, more musical sound signature... Isn't moving from the X4700 to the cinema 50 a downgrade on basically all technical levels? I get the Marantz signature sound and all that but even if you were moving to ma...