Denon AVR-X4500H vs Marantz SR6011 – that is a question.
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the AVR-X4500H has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the SR6011 has a power of 110/8, 150/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-X4500H it is 0.05%, but for the SR6011 it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X4500H received the model AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit, but the SR6011 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Denon AVR-X4500H and Marantz SR6011 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 Denon AVR-X4500H works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, but the Marantz SR6011 works with Pandora, Sirius XM. 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 AVR-X4500H and the SR6011. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the AVR-X4500H.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-X4500H has 8/3, and the SR6011 has 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the AVR-X4500H. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVR-X4500H and SR6011 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Unlike the AVR-X4500H where 3 Multi zones is provided, the SR6011 works with 2 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Denon AVR-X4500H and the Marantz SR6011 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available both models. A DTS:X surround technology is supported by devices from our comparison.