It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Marantz SR5012 vs Yamaha RX-V481BL.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 5.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR5012 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, while the RX-V481BL has a power of 80/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR5012 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V481BL it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the SR5012 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V481BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR5012 and Yamaha RX-V481BL can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Marantz SR5012 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, but the Yamaha RX-V481BL works with Pandora, Qobuz, JUKE.
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 SR5012 and the RX-V481BL. Video scaling is only possible with the SR5012. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR5012.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR5012 has 8/2, and the RX-V481BL has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the SR5012 and the RX-V481BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. SR5012 and RX-V481BL support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz SR5012 and the Yamaha RX-V481BL can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SR5012. Only in the SR5012 realized a DTS:X surround technology.