Time for a new a/v receiver could use some input!

Is Crutchfield a decent place to buy from?

Yes. Unless you can support a local brick and mortar audio store.

tesseract86, you’ll never regret your choice. Once in a while Anthem runs a promotion of 20% off on it’s receivers and amps. Typically 2-3 times a year or may be just twice, not sure. Depending on when it was last time you can try to figure out if it’ll happen anytime soon. I guess that’ll be a great way to buy $500 off of MRX-720. Good luck!

badaga, thanks for the heads up on the promotion, as david-ten suggested I located a local authorized dealer for Anthem.
Thank you

I have same dilemma to solve this year !!!! :( 

I have 5.1 set up 4x b&w 803d3 centre and velodyne 15+ sub running by Classe 5300 

processor I have is an Arcam and I am not particular happy with the performance.   I feel it is lacking clarity 

I mainly use this set up for music but also watch movies therefore 4K pass through is essential.  
Any ideas ? 
I was looking at Bristan maybe ? 

I Demo’d the 7013 and the Yamaha 3080 (same model that our moving company “lost” in our recent move to TN) and the Marantz is much more musical with a better soundstage and depth compared to the 7013. I ended up getting the 8012 because I plan on building a media room downstairs and expanding to utilize all 11 channels with Atmos. The 8012 is a step up from the 7013 and can be had for right at $2500. For theater, even with my current 5.1 system the experience is quite immersive.  Although they had some Arcam and Rotel stuff there, my decision was based on some key features and streaming abilities.