The results of my test Marantz SR6012 vs Marantz SR5012 are to help to choose between 6012’s 9 channels for $899 and 5012’s 7 channels for $599.
Marantz SR6012 is a device with the low distortion. Its standard parameters are great even without the additional room settings. Marantz SR6012 vs SR5012 is the 900W vs 700W, so SR6012 provides the better sound in the large spaces. Marantz SR6012’s power and 9 channels are necessary for the owners of the new Atmos systems. If compare the power consumption, Marantz SR6012’s one is too high, you should think about the model SR5012 for saving energy.
Marantz SR5012 gives the excellent sound in both stereo and surround due to the great work of 4K/Dolby Vision. There is the Audyssey MultEQ XT for auto calibration and the Dynamic Volume for the real-time volume correction. It gives less output power per channel (100W) in comparison with SR6012 (110W), though the difference is subtle for an average user.
Marantz SR6012 integrates with TV sound seamlessly. It supports Dolby Atmos tech that makes the ceiling speakers’ sound deep and robust. It is possible to add more ceiling speakers to increase the soundstage. It has no individual EQ adjustments that make impossible to correct the tone balance for a perfect sound on small volume.
Marantz SR5012’s inputs give the opportunity to watch the same video from 2 monitors both in the same room or in the different rooms, but it doesn’t include the phono input as SR1602 has.
The design of Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz SR6012’s look doesn’t differ. Both are gorgeous with great aesthetics and not bulky. However, Marantz SR6012 is heavier than Marantz SR5012 – 28 pounds versus 22.1 pound respectively. On the other hand, one of the eighth SR5012’s HDMI-portholes is on the front panel while all SR6012’s ones are on the back panel, that is more convenient.
Specification | Marantz SR5012 | Marantz SR6012 |
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Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Connector Type | ||
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 3 |
Hdmi Inputs | 8 | 8 |
Media Content Source | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Usb-host | ||
Network | ||
Additional Features | ||
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
Three-zone Capability | ||
Smartphone Remote Control | ||
A-b Speaker Switch | ||
Dual-zone Capability | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Power Off | ||
Bi-amplifying | ||
Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
Apple Air-play Support | ||
Amplifier | ||
Total Output Power | 700 W | 900 W |
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 4 Ohm | 4 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 100 W | 110 W |
Sound Features | ||
Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 192kHz |
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 9.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround | Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos |
Audio Formats | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
Wav | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Aiff | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | sr5012.pdf | sr6012.pdf |
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Functions | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Digital Player | ||
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.15 W | 0.3 W |
Operational Power Consumption | 320 W | 680 W |
Built-in Display | ||
Colour | black | black |
Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Signal Processing | ||
Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
3d Pass-through | ||
Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion | HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion |
Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
Radio | ||
Preset Station | 40 | 40 |
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 13.6 x 17.3 x 6.3 inches | 15.3 x 17.3 x 6.3 inches |
General | ||
Brand | Marantz | Marantz |