Marantz SR7012 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL review

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Marantz SR7012 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL review

Marantz SR7012
vs
Yamaha RX-A3070BL

An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Marantz SR7012 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Marantz SR7012 has 11.2 versus 9.2 for Yamaha RX-A3070BL. Regarding power, then SR7012 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 125/8, 165/6 when RX-A3070BL has a power of 165/8. The THD is 0.05% for the SR7012 but 0.06% for the RX-A3070BL.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for SR7012 and ESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bit for the RX-A3070BL. Both the SR7012 and the RX-A3070BL 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 Marantz SR7012 has support for AirPlay, AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The SR7012 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, and the RX-A3070BL can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster. 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 Marantz SR7012 has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Yamaha RX-A3070BL.Marantz SR7012 connectionsYamaha RX-A3070BL connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the SR7012. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 3 Multi-room zones. The SR7012 supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, and the RX-A3070BL - Amazon Alexa. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both SR7012 and RX-A3070BL can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

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

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General

Item

Marantz SR7012
Yamaha RX-A3070BL

Model

SR7012
RX-A3070BL

Brand

Marantz
Yamaha

Reviews

59
53

Amplifier

Channels

11.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

125/8, 165/6
165/8

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.06

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
ESS SABRE PRO 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey LFC
Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
8/2

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
3

Coaxial digital input

2
3

Composite input

3
4

Component input/output

3/1
2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

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

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

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

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Amazon Alexa

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App, HEOS App
MusicCast, AV Controller

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

2
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

710
490

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 40.6 x 17.7/17.3 x 16.2 x 7.3
43.5 x 19.2 x 47.4/17 x 7.5 x 18.5

Weight, kg/lbs

14/31.1
19.6/43.2

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Marantz SR7012
Yamaha RX-A3070BL
Marantz SR7012
Yamaha RX-A3070BL

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 9.4
  • 8.7
  • 9.4Marantz SR7012
  • 8.7Yamaha RX-A3070BL