Marantz SR7012 VS Onkyo TX-RZ830
Marantz SR7012
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - sr7012.pdf
  • USB - 1
Onkyo TX-RZ830
  • Brand - Onkyo
  • Manual - tx-rz830.pdf
  • USB - 1

Comparison of mid-class receivers – Onkyo TX-RZ830 vs Marantz SR7012

Onkyo TX-RZ830 vs Marantz SR7012

In the Onkyo TX-RZ830 vs Marantz SR7012 review, it should be noted that the receivers have different amplifier power: 180 (Onkyo) versus 125 (Marantz) watts per channel and has different technologies for creating surround sound.

Features & Performance

The Onkyo TX-RZ830 has transparency and detailed sound, as well as excellent dynamics and a wide frequency range. The receiver uses AK4458 sound processors and VLSC technology, which eliminates impulse noises. The TX-RZ830`s amplifier design uses dynamic amplification (DAA) technology that provides high current and effective noise reduction.

Marantz SR7012 has the support of modern formats of 3D sound. The device has developed functional capabilities and provides excellent sound quality thanks to the 32-bit AKM processor and discrete HDAM modules with current feedback. The receiver brings 4K resolution and is able to scale even analog video to UHD.

Marantz SR7012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ830

Connections & Setup

Both receivers are equipped with a full range of network capabilities: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet. However, the RZ830 has a more powerful 2 band module.

Onkyo TX-RZ830 has a Chromacast module and DTS Play-Fi technology for streaming a high-quality audio. The receiver works with FlareConnect technology for wireless audio transmitting.

For the calibration of speakers connected to the Marantz SR7012, an effective Audyssey MultEQ XT32 system is used, but if we compare it with AccuEQ in Onkyo, that Audyssey does not eliminate standing waves in the listening area. An important feature of the Marantz SR7012 is the support of the HEOS multiroom wireless system, which transmits audio from its own libraries or streaming content.

Design

Onkyo TX-RZ830 has control buttons, an HDMI input, a headphone jack, and a microphone input hidden under an aluminum faceplate with a lid. On the rear panel, Onkyo delivered HDMI inputs with 4K / 60 Hz support. For the speakers, there are 11 pairs of screw terminals.

The front panel of the SR7012 is occupied by two large knobs, a display, and an opening panel with additional buttons. The rear wall of the receiver is fully occupied by analog and digital connectors. In this Marantz SR7012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ830 comparison, you should pay attention to the information content of the displays: the Onkyo has a large display with a lot of lines comparing to the small round display of the Marantz.

Pros & Cons

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.

Onkyo TX-RZ830

VS

Pros

    • The receiver has Google Assistant support which responds well to voice.
    • The output sound and video quality is stunning – the sound is deep and it is distortion-free.
    • It passes the Amazon Atmos content.
    • Onkyo TX-RZ830 is THX certified that guarantees the good sound.

Cons

    • Built-in Chromecast is intended only for music streaming.
    • The android application does not work correctly with the latest software.

Specifications

Specification Marantz SR7012 Onkyo TX-RZ830
Connectivity Interfaces
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Connector Type
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 7
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 3 2
Hdmi Inputs 8 7
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 1
Additional Features
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
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.2 W 0.15 W
Operational Power Consumption 710 W 850 W
Built-in Decoders
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Audio Formats
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
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
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 5 Hz-100 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 125 Watt 180 W
Total Output Power 950 W 980 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 9.2 channel 9.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches 15.7 x 17.2 x 8 inches
User Manual
Manual sr7012.pdf tx-rz830.pdf
General
Brand Marantz Onkyo

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