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Pros
- Streaming via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- It’s significantly cheaper than its competitor.
- Compatible with HDCP 2.2 to protect the content from copying.
Cons
- Switching between sources could be faster.
Marantz SR7013: IMAX Enhanced AV Receiver
The 9.2-channel Marantz SR7013 stereo receiver was released in 2018 and belongs to the premium price segment. This powerful piece of equipment is IMAX Enhanced compatible, so it’s definitely designed for some serious work.
Design
The Marantz SR7013 is a square-shaped unit with curved edges which stands on four silver-colored legs that add a twist to the overall minimalist design of the receiver. On its face panel, you can find the input selector and volume knob, power button, and small round-shaped informative display backlit with blue LED light. The unit is quite having 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches and 31.1 pounds. The opening hatch hides the control buttons and some of the basic connectors (headphones jack, microphone input, USB port, one HDMI port, and a composite video input along with 1 analog stereo input).
Features
The Marantz SR7013 specs include such technologies as Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X that are aimed to provide high immersion. I like that the SR701 supports a lot of voice control agents: Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Josh.ai. With the Marantz HDAM circuit, the SR7013 delivers a decent amount of power to drive hard speaker loads. The Audyssey MultEQ XT32/LFC can be used for room correction.
It supports many types of surround technologies from Dolby Atmos to DTS:X as well as Auro-3D. It also provides access to Internet Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and others. It’s possible to control the unit using a remote, or you can use the Marantz Remote App on your smartphone or tablet.
Performance
The receiver produces really nice sound and picture quality. It is also great at making the overall picture quality on the TV better since this receiver is capable of upscaling SD, HD, and Full HD to 4K (works for both HDMI and analog sources).
Sound Quality
Providing 125W per channel, the Marantz SR7013 AV receiver is able to offer a truly cinematic audio experience. The 32-bit D/A converters on all the channels and the HDAM circuit ensure a low-noise sounding. Thanks to the Hybrid PLL Clock Jitter Reducer, you also get a natural sound that is insensitive to the environmental disruptions.
Connectivity
The receiver has 8 HDMI inputs and 3 HDMI outputs. All of them are HDCP 2.2 enabled, and support 4K/60Hz, 4:4:4 color resolution, Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG, BT.2020, and 3D signal pass-through. You can also connect up to 2 subwoofers. The list of provided connectivity options also includes 5 analog stereo inputs, 1 dedicated analog input, 3 composite video inputs and 2 outputs, 3 component video inputs and 1 output, and others. Except for this, there are also an Ethernet port, FM and AM antennas ports, and dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connectors. You can also use AirPlay 2, or the HEOS app to stream music wirelessly.
Setup
Despite the fact that the unit is supplied with numerous features, the setup process doesn’t really take too much time. Just make sure to follow the recommendations provided in the user’s manual. All the connectors on the rear side of the receiver are clearly marked so you probably won’t have problems with choosing the right ones.
Conclusion
This model from Marantz is a high-priced unit from the premium category of AV receivers. Concluding this Marantz SR7013 review, I can recommend this unit to those who want to build a serious home theater and to those who want the receiver that can be hooked up to multiple devices, providing high-quality sounding.
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Pros
- Great interface.
- Good connectivity.
Cons
- AVR-X8500H does not support multi-channel FLAC or DSD files, you have to play back these files from other devices.
- The HEOS app is not perfect and one should be careful to lower the volume before activating sound or you may blow your speakers.
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Pros
- This AV receiver is equipped with special phono input jacks so you can connect your turntable and enjoy music from your vinyl record collection.
- Ability to connect to the system wireless surround speakers (MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50).
- On the DSP tab were a lot of pre-set audio profiles for choosing.
- The Dolby Vision carried me away thanks to the amazing image.
Cons
- Tends to overheat, you will need an additional cooling system.
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Pros
- It maintains all audio formats. You do not have to spend a lot of time to find the appropriate file.
- Built-in Chromecast and DNS Play-Fi provide streaming music and internet radio from the mobile device.
- Stable Wi-Fi for wireless connection with any smartphones and laptops, as well as PC.
Cons
- Pay attention! If you want to buy this receiver because of the multi-zone feature, keep in mind that it is only compatible with the analog inputs. HDMI won’t help you use zone 2 function.
- In Zone 2 it works only on the RCA (analog) inputs but not HDMI or digital ones. So, to install speakers on the patio for accessing to satellite audio channels it is necessary to get DAC with the optical/coax outputs of the sat AV going in. Then you need to get RCA output going into the RCA inpu
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Pros
- It is possible to combine it with wireless rear speakers.
- 7 built-in streaming services – Spotify and Pandora, Tidal and Napster, Deezer, Qobuz, and SiriusXM.
Cons
- FM antenna is not powerful enough, so you need to connect the antenna plug with the TV plug via coaxial cable.
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Pros
- The best sound possible, even comparing to other Yamaha AV receivers.
- All apps and hardware are compatible with it and there are no connectivity issues reported.
- Great customer service that replies to all your inquiries in a timely manner.
Cons
- ARC issues.
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Pros
- Smartphone remote control.
- Little power consumption (0.1 W).
- The output sound is well-balanced (due to the YPAO technology).
- It has any parameters, so it is very versatile.
Cons
- The UI a bit confusing.
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Pros
- The TV remote automatically turns the amp on/off and the TV's remote volume control runs the amp's volume up/down.
- Works with Google Assistant so you can tell the VSX-LX103 to turn up the volume, skip tracks, or stop the music using a device with the Google Assistant built-in, like Google Home.
Cons
- Bulky in size.
- Some customers claim that this model is unreliable (it may stop working after a year of using).
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Pros
- The Ideal autocalibration of the speakers for acoustic conditions of the particular room.
- The device allows watching a movie in the main room and listening to the music in another one due to the Multi-Room function.
- You can pre-out the mains to an external amplifier.
Cons
- The only HDMI output 7x50W power plant fits better the smaller spaces.
- No clear manual instructions, only online.