Marantz AV8805 vs Onkyo TX-SR383 review

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Marantz AV8805 vs Onkyo TX-SR383 review

Marantz AV8805
vs
Onkyo TX-SR383

Marantz AV8805 vs Onkyo TX-SR383 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 13.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AV8805 it is 0.08%, but for the TX-SR383 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AV8805 received the model AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit, but the TX-SR383 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Marantz AV8805. The model AV8805 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with AV8805. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The AV8805 has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of each of the AV receivers. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AV8805 and the TX-SR383. Video scaling is only possible with the AV8805. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AV8805.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AV8805 has 8/3, and the TX-SR383 has 4/1.Marantz AV8805 connectionsOnkyo TX-SR383 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AV8805. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AV8805 and TX-SR383 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz AV8805.

Additional features

Unlike the AV8805 where 3 Multi zones is provided, the TX-SR383 works with 2 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in AV8805. The Marantz AV8805 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the AV8805. Only in the AV8805 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Marantz AV8805
Onkyo TX-SR383

Model

AV8805
TX-SR383

Brand

Marantz
Onkyo

Reviews

9
188

Amplifier

Channels

13.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/8, 135/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey MultEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

2
1

Composite input

4
2

Component input/output

3/1
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
USB

Other additional features

IP Control, Web Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
2

Zone audio output

preout
speaker

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

900
270

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.3

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 17.7 x 40.6/17.3 x 7.3 x 16.2
43.5 x 16.8 x 32.6/17 x 6.3 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

13.6/30.2
8.2/17.6

Other

Release year

2018
2018
Marantz AV8805
Onkyo TX-SR383
Marantz AV8805
Onkyo TX-SR383

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  • 9.4
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  • 9.4Marantz AV8805
  • 4.8Onkyo TX-SR383