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Key Specifications
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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Key Specifications
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.
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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.
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Pros
- Good quality of the output audio due to the audio enhancement technologies.
- The NR5012 is equipped with an ECO mode, which automatically saves electricity.
- Has simple connectivity to iOS devices.
- The Audyssey technology makes it flexible in terms of audio configuration.
Cons
- Issues with online services – it loses the connection.
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Pros
- It is easy to set up and connect all the devices you have. This model does not become too hot after a long period of exploitation.
- The output sound is clear and deep.
Cons
- The speaker terminals accept banana plugs but are not the standard ¾ inch GR spacing.
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Pros
- 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.
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Pros
- The attack, speed, and clean power to any sound.
- The entire bass response was clean and smooth.
- Flow and multiroom with HEOS is incredible.
Cons
- There’s still a necessity to correct Audyssey performance.
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Pros
- The output sound is crisp and clear – you can hear everything clearly.
- Many input ports allow you to connect various devices – it also has a phono input.
- The setup process is fast and easy.
Cons
- Inputs assigning may be challenging.
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Pros
- Wireless streaming features.
- Easy integration with the HEOS units for arranging wireless multi-room audio.
Cons
- No Dolby Atmos and no high-resolution immersion as a result.
- The lack of power for large floor standing speakers.