Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Marantz SR5014 review

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The Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Marantz SR5014 comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.

Amplifier

Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 7.2. Regarding power, then TX-SR383 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 100/8, 135/6 when SR5014 has a power of 100/8, 180/6. The THD is 0.09% for the TX-SR383 but 0.08% for the SR5014.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for TX-SR383 and AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for the SR5014. Only the SR5014 supports Bi-amping feature. The Marantz SR5014 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SR5014 supports Spotify. 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. The SR5014 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-SR383. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the SR5014.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo TX-SR383 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Marantz SR5014. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the SR5014. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. The TX-SR383 supports the protection of digital content of the standard HDCP 2.2, versus HDCP 2.3 in the SR5014. The SR5014 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. An ECO mode is only available for the SR5014. The setup assistant will help you configure Marantz SR5014.

Multichannel surround

Only the SR5014 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SR5014.