Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Marantz SR5011 review

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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Onkyo TX-RZ920 vs Marantz SR5011 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 9.2 versus 7.2 for Marantz SR5011. Regarding power, then TX-RZ920 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 135/8, 175/6 when SR5011 has a power of 100/8, 140/6. The THD is 0.04% for the TX-RZ920 but 0.08% for the SR5011.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-RZ920 and 192 KHz/24-bit for the SR5011. Both the TX-RZ920 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.

Connectivity

WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Onkyo TX-RZ920 has support for AirPlay, AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The TX-RZ920 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, 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

Each receiver has 8/2 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the TX-RZ920. 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. The TX-RZ920 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The TX-RZ920 supports 3 Multi-room zones, versus 2 for the SR5011. An ECO mode is only available for the SR5011. Both TX-RZ920 and SR5011 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.