Yamaha RX-A1060BL vs Marantz SR5011 review

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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha RX-A1060BL vs Marantz SR5011 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 7.2. Regarding power, then RX-A1060BL has such a W/Ohm ratio - 110/8 when SR5011 has a power of 100/8, 140/6. The THD is 0.06% for the RX-A1060BL but 0.08% for the SR5011.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, ESS 192 KHz/24-bit for RX-A1060BL and 192 KHz/24-bit for the SR5011. Both the RX-A1060BL and the SR5011 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The RX-A1060BL can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Sirius XM, Napster, and the SR5011 can receive a content from Pandora, SiriusXM. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Yamaha RX-A1060BL has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Marantz SR5011. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present only in the SR5011. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The RX-A1060BL has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. A voice control is not available. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Marantz SR5011.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.