Marantz SR8015 vs Yamaha R-N800A review
Marantz SR8015 vs Yamaha R-N800A – that is a question.
Amplifier
The number of channels for receivers is different - 11.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the SR8015 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 140/8, 175/6, while the R-N800A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the SR8015 it is 0.05%, but for the R-N800A it is 0.07%. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz SR8015 and Yamaha R-N800A 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 SR8015 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, but the Yamaha R-N800A 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 SR8015. Video scaling is only possible with the SR8015. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the SR8015. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Marantz SR8015. HDMI eARC is only supported by the SR8015. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz SR8015 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 SR8015 and the Yamaha R-N800A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
Multichannel surround
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the SR8015. Only in the SR8015 realized a DTS:X surround technology.