Home theater with high definition audio and video is great news - and the Marantz SR5012 specs can bring it all to your home. Is it really so? Read in Marantz SR5012 review.
Marantz SR5012 review
Features
The 7.2-channel Marantz SR5012 receiver, power 7 x 100 W (8 Ohms), is equipped with the latest AV technologies that can take any home theater system to a new level. The model is trained to work with modern formats of object-oriented 3D-sounding DTS: X and Dolby Atmos in 5.1.2-channel configuration. The device supports Ultra HD resolution and has an upscaler that can increase the resolution of any video to 4K. It is not only compatible with the full range of 4K Ultra High Definition options - high-definition video, but also with a resolution of 4K 60Hz video in HDR, and is also compatible with Dolby Vision technology and the Hybrid Log Gamma correction curve.
Design and build
The Marantz SR5012 has seven discrete HDAM modular amplifiers with current feedback, each of which guarantees clean, dynamic sound with a wide frequency band and delivers 100 W (8 Ohm) power enough to sound spacious rooms. The receiver easily copes even with four-column speakers, and the proprietary eco-mode makes it possible to save its energy consumption.
Connectivity
The Marantz SR5012 receiver received eight HDMI input ports, one of which is placed on the facade. The ports support 4K / 60 Hz resolution, HDCP 2.2 protection protocol, BT.2020 color space and HDR video: HDR10, Dolby Vision (12 bit) and HLG standard for broadcasts (available after updating the software). Two HDMI outputs provide simultaneous connection to a TV and a projector. You can pay attention to the presence of four digital inputs, 7.1-channel analog input, as well as 7.2-channel output. To connect the speakers, seven pairs of screw terminals marked in color are used.
Setup
For automatic speaker calibration, the Audyssey MultEQ XT system is used, supplemented by Dynamic Volume (equalizes the volume level in real time) and Dynamic EQ (corrects the frequency response / tonal balance, ensuring full-range sound even at low volume).
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Has enough channels to power your front left, right and center channels along with a pair of side and rear surrounds plus two subwoofers
- What I like most about it is how it works with Alexa. I can ask Alexa to watch the living room tv and the Marantz turns on, along with the other equipment I need
Cons
- ARC and CEC does not work consistently or at least I cannot find any logic in how it works
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
