Marantz SR5012 vs Yamaha TSR-5810 review

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What is better - Marantz SR5012 vs Yamaha TSR-5810?

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 TSR-5810 has a power of 80/8, 145/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR5012 it is 0.08%, but for the TSR-5810 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the SR5012 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TSR-5810 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR5012 and Yamaha TSR-5810 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 TSR-5810 works with Pandora.

Video features

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 TSR-5810. Video scaling is only possible with the SR5012. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR5012.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR5012 has 8/2, and the TSR-5810 has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the SR5012 and the TSR-5810. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. SR5012 and TSR-5810 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. For voice control in the SR5012 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, but in the TSR-5810 is used Amazon Alexa. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz SR5012 and the Yamaha TSR-5810 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.