The main difference in the battle Pioneer VSX-LX503 vs Marantz SR7012 is in their total power: 1090W (VSX-LX503) versus 950W (SR7012).
The Pioneer VSX-LX503 is a 9.2-channel receiver with a power of 120W per channel. A user can get immersive surround sound regardless of the number of speakers. The Marantz SR7012 is a device with a 192 kHz DAC. It can apply 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 setups, due to its 11.2 processing.
The Marantz has less total power than the Pioneer, but this is offset by more power per channel – 125W. In a pure-direct mode, bypassing all sound circuits, the SR7012 is creating a believable sound field.
In Marantz SR7012 vs Pioneer VSX-LX503 comparison, it should be mentioned that the VSX-LX503 produces perfect sound due to the built-in DAC, which can handle Hi-Res audio up to 384 kHz/32 bit if I compare it with DAC in the SR7012.
The Marantz SR7012 has a lot of connectors. One of its HDMI can work with the enhanced return channel, allowing a user to transfer Hi-Res audio. The Pioneer has 7 HDMI inputs and 7 AV inputs. Both receivers have the same number of digital inputs and terminals. The VSX-LX503 works with popular streaming services and can work with external devices. The SR7012 supports wireless technologies ChromeCast, AirPlay, and Play-Fi.
The audio tuning and calibration system Audyssey MultEQ XT32 delivers the SR7012 precise sound, which the user can customize using the Audyssey Editor app that is available on Android and iOS. The VSX-LX503 has similar calibration system MCACC but without calibration app support.
The Marantz SR7012 has an elegant appearance. Buttons, knobs, and a small round screen are on the front panel. They look minimalistic. The entire panel is occupied by connectors.
The Pioneer VSX-LX503 has a functional appearance. Main controls and screen are on the front panel and it is possible to manage plenty of functions from a hidden control panel.
Specification | Marantz SR7012 | Pioneer VSX-LX503 |
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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 |
Connector Type | ||
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 | 2 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 2 | 7 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
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 |
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.05 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 8 Ohm | 8 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 125 Watt | 120 W |
Total Output Power | 950 W | 1090 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 | 32bit / 384kHz |
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Media Content Source | ||
Usb-host | ||
Network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches | 15.2 x 17.2 x 7.3 inches |
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | sr7012.pdf | vsx-lx503.pdf |
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.2 W | |
Operational Power Consumption | 710 W | |
General | ||
Brand | Marantz | Pioneer |