Dec 20, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-A880 vs Marantz SR5013 review
Marantz SR5013 review
The Marantz SR5013 has an amplifier section that delivers 180 W/channel. Enhanced Audyssey MultEQ XT technology helps you customize the sound to the speaker set. Also, support for 3D sound formats allows to fully immerse in the deep sound of modern soundtracks. The receiver is compatible with the specifications of 4K/60 Hz video, including support for Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. HEOS technology is used to integrate the receiver into a multiroom network, thanks to which the SR5013 becomes a sound source. In addition, this device is equipped with Bluetooth and the second generation of AirPlay.
Yamaha RX-A880 review
The Yamaha RX-A880 produces 100 W/channel at 8 Ohm, and also, 160 W/channel at 4 Ohm in 2-channel mode versus Marantz SR5013 where amplifier has only one mode of work. Burr-Brown DACs are used in the RX-A880. The unit features the MusicCast Surround technology, which enables connecting the 5.1-channel configuration of wireless speakers. The RX-A880 received Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and Bluetooth. In addition to Marantz SR5013 vs Yamaha RX-A880 review, it needs to mention the support of Hi-Res formats, because the SR5013 has a wider list of supported formats, including even AIFF in comparison to the RX-A880.
Marantz SR5013 pros and cons
Pros
- The intelligent ECO mode is provided to save energy
- Onboard, a 32-bit AKM DAC is installed, allowing playback of Hi-Res formats
Cons
- The application for controlling the receiver works with a delay
Yamaha RX-A880 pros and cons
Pros
- Compressed Music Enhancer is optimized for Bluetooth audio
- Yamaha RX-A880 features a range of pre-programmed sound modes using Yamaha's proprietary digital signal processing technology
Cons
- Switching sources is long and requires subsequent synchronization
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Product
Yamaha RX-A880
Marantz SR5013
Model
RX-A880
SR5013
Brand
Yamaha
Marantz
Reviews
80
9
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
100/8, 160/4
100/8, 140/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
AKM 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz
Deezer, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
2
2
Composite input
1
2
Component input/output
1/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
620
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.2
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.1 x 38.2/17 x 6.7 x 15
43.5 x 16.1 x 33/17 x 6.3 x 13.6
Weight, kg/lbs
11/24.3
9.9/22.1
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.3Yamaha RX-A880
- 8.6Marantz SR5013
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