Marantz SR5012 vs Yamaha RX-V675 review

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The Marantz SR5012 vs Yamaha RX-V675 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR5012 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, while the RX-V675 has a power of 90/8, 150/4. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR5012 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V675 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the SR5012 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V675 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR5012 and Yamaha RX-V675 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-V675 works with Napster.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the SR5012. 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-V675. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR5012 has 8/2, and the RX-V675 has 6/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the SR5012 and the RX-V675. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. SR5012 and RX-V675 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz SR5012 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SR5012. Only in the SR5012 realized a DTS:X surround technology.