Imho, the musical capabilities of the Marantz avr like nr1501 will go to waste with a sub sat package. I would suggest a bookshelf based package for the same, from Wharfedale, CA, Paradigm,QA, Mission etc.
Does the Marantz sr3053 have hd audio handling capability? If not, go for the nr1501. I have heard it and I found it very good.