The Marantz SR6012 vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 11.2, respectively, for devices. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR6012 it is 0.08%, but for the PR-RZ5100 it is 0.06%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the SR6012 received the model 192 KHz/32-bit, but the PR-RZ5100 is equipped with AKM 384 KHz/32-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model SR6012 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 SR6012 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud, but the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 works with Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio. 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 SR6012 and the PR-RZ5100. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the SR6012 has 8/3, and the PR-RZ5100 has 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the SR6012. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. SR6012 and PR-RZ5100 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Unlike the SR6012 where 2 Multi zones is provided, the PR-RZ5100 works with 3 Multi zones. There is an ECO mode in SR6012. The Marantz SR6012 and the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 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.