Marantz SR7011 VS
Pioneer VSX-LX303
Pros & Cons
Marantz SR7011
VSPros
- It saves the volume settings for different channels.
- The output sound is clear.
- Good cooling helps avoid overheating.
- Works with modern devices, like Apple TV, Mac, PS4, etc.
Cons
- Wireless HEOS speakers may have lag.
Pioneer VSX-LX303
VSPros
- The output sound is deep and clear – it is achieved via the high-grade components and the auto-calibration system.
- The phone application is well-designed – you can easily find what you need.
- Good compatibility with modern devices and many smart features.
Cons
- Setting up the additional zones may be troublesome – you may get no sound.
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Marantz SR7011 | Pioneer VSX-LX303 |
|---|---|---|
| Connector Type | ||
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 2 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1100 W | 900 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0,01 |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 4 Ohm | 6 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 125 W | 170 W |
| Sound Features | ||
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 9.2 channel | 9.2 channel |
| Surround Sound Effects | Dolby Surround | Dolby Surround |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | sr7011.pdf | vsx-lx303.pdf |
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.15 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 710 W | 760 W |
| 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 | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches | 14.6 x 17.3 x 6.9 inches |
| General | ||
| Brand | Marantz | Pioneer |
