Pioneer VSX-531 vs Marantz SR6010 comparison definitely makes sense.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Pioneer VSX-531 has 5.1 versus 7.2 for Marantz SR6010. Regarding power, then VSX-531 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 80/8, 140/6 when SR6010 has a power of 110/8, 150/6. The THD is 0.08% for the VSX-531 but 0.05% for the SR6010.
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/24-bit for VSX-531 and 192 KHz/32-bit for the SR6010. Only the SR6010 supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Only the Marantz SR6010 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the SR6010 supports Spotify.
These units support HDR technology. 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 SR6010 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the VSX-531. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.
The Pioneer VSX-531 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/2 HDMI connectors of the Marantz SR6010. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The SR6010 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Marantz SR6010.
Only the SR6010 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the SR6010.