Marantz SR7015 vs Yamaha R-N600A review

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It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Marantz SR7015 vs Yamaha R-N600A.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR7015 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 125/8, 165/6, while the R-N600A has a power of 80/8, 60/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR7015 it is 0.05%, but for the R-N600A it is 0.07%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR7015 and Yamaha R-N600A 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 SR7015 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, but the Yamaha R-N600A 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 SR7015. Video scaling is only possible with the SR7015. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR7015. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Marantz SR7015. HDMI eARC is only supported by the SR7015. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz SR7015 has HDMI CEC. 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 SR7015 and the Yamaha R-N600A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SR7015. Only in the SR7015 realized a DTS:X surround technology.