Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Marantz SR6011 review

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Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Marantz SR6011 review

Sony STR-ZA2100ES
vs
Marantz SR6011

Sony STR-ZA2100ES vs Marantz SR6011 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-ZA2100ES has such a ratio W/Ohm - 75/8, 95/6, while the SR6011 has a power of 110/8, 150/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-ZA2100ES it is 0.09%, but for the SR6011 it is 0.08%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Sony STR-ZA2100ES 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 SR6011 has access to the Spotify service. 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 STR-ZA2100ES 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 STR-ZA2100ES.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-ZA2100ES has 6/2, and the SR6011 has 8/2.Sony STR-ZA2100ES connectionsMarantz SR6011 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the STR-ZA2100ES. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. STR-ZA2100ES and SR6011 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz SR6011.

Additional features

Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in SR6011. The Sony STR-ZA2100ES and the Marantz SR6011 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.

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General

Item

Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Marantz SR6011

Model

STR-ZA2100ES
SR6011

Brand

Sony
Marantz

Reviews

7
27

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

75/8, 95/6
110/8, 150/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC EX
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Digital Legato Linear, Sound Optimizer
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic Volume

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, Sirius XM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

6/2
8/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

0
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
3

Component input/output

2/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle

Display

colour OSD
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control, Web Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

has not
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/2
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

3
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

290
680

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.2

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 17.6 x 41/17 x 6.8 x 16.1
43.1 x 38.1 x 15.2/17.3 x 15.7 x 6.3

Weight, kg/lbs

12.2/27.1
12.7/28

Other

Release year

2017
2016
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Marantz SR6011
Sony STR-ZA2100ES
Marantz SR6011

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  • 6.5
  • 8.3
  • 6.5Sony STR-ZA2100ES
  • 8.3Marantz SR6011