Onkyo TX-NR656 VS Marantz SR7012
Onkyo TX-NR656
  • Brand - Onkyo
  • Manual - tx-nr656.pdf
  • USB - 1
Marantz SR7012
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - sr7012.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR656

VS

Pros

    • Compatible with Apple devices (Apple air-play support).
    • Pure direct mode for better sound.
    • This model supports almost all modern audio formats, like FLAC, MP3 or even Apple lossless.
    • Powerful decoders are able to play almost any kind of files without any problems.
    • The total power output is 1190 Watts. That is more than enough for you to enjoy your favorite music. It is super powerful.
    • The device can use such wireless interfaces as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

Cons

    • Large in size, especially in width.
    • It does not support the AIFF audio format.
    • It does not have a decoder to decode DTS neural:X.

Marantz SR7012

VS

Pros

    • New firmware allows the receiver to get 3D sound in any configuration.
    • Works with Alexa.
    • The setup is very easy and the manual is clear even for an inexperienced person.
    • To calibrate the speakers connected to the Marantz SR7012 is used an Audyssey MultEQ XT32 system.

Cons

    • Sometimes the receiver has a weak connection with home Wi-Fi.
    • When I switching between inputs the resolution of receiver is changing too with repositioning of icons.

Specifications

Specification Onkyo TX-NR656 Marantz SR7012
Radio
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Additional Features
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Functions
Digital Player
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Audio Formats
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
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 Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Connector Type
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
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 2
Usb 1 1
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.05 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 100 W, 170 W 125 Watt
Total Output Power 690 W 950 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 9.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Neural Surround. Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 384kHz 32bit / 192kHz
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 22.5 x 18 x 11 inches 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual tx-nr656.pdf sr7012.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.2 W
Operational Power Consumption 580 W 710 W
General
Brand Onkyo Marantz

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