Marantz SR7012 vs Marantz SR5014 review

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The Marantz SR7012 vs Marantz SR5014 comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Marantz SR7012 has 11.2 versus 7.2 for Marantz SR5014. Regarding power, then SR7012 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 125/8, 165/6 when SR5014 has a power of 100/8, 180/6. The THD is 0.05% for the SR7012 but 0.08% for the SR5014.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for SR7012 and AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for the SR5014. Both the SR7012 and the SR5014 support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Apple Music service is implemented on considered devices: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The SR7012 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, and the SR5014 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Marantz SR7012 has 8/3 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Marantz SR5014. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. HDMI eARC is available in each model. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The SR7012 supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.2, versus HDCP 2.3 in the SR5014. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The SR7012 supports 3 Multi-room zones, versus 2 for the SR5014. Supported voice control technologies are identical - Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both SR7012 and SR5014 can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices under review.