Marantz SR5015 vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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What is better - Marantz SR5015 vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR5015 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/8, 200/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR5015 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR5015 and Yamaha R-N1000A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Marantz SR5015 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, but the Yamaha R-N1000A works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the SR5015. Video scaling is only possible with the SR5015. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR5015.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR5015 has 6/2, and the R-N1000A has 1/0. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the SR5015. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz SR5015 has HDMI CEC. SR5015 and R-N1000A support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control is performed using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz SR5015 and the Yamaha R-N1000A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SR5015. Only in the SR5015 realized a DTS:X surround technology.