Sep 23, 2019
Read MoreDenon AVR-X3400H vs Marantz SR6012 review
Connections & Setup
This Marantz SR6012 vs. Denon AVRX3400H comparison based on my test of hi-end receivers. SR6012 equipped with 9 channel amplifier and can work in 11.2-channel mode versus the maximum 7 channels in AVRX3400H. Both receivers have the standard set of inputs and ability to work in multi-room mode. The Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction system is responsible for sound fine-tuning. However, the Denon provides the manual for custom tuning.
Design & Usability
The SR6012 has huge metal body with mate front panel. There are small display and two big knobs. A lot of controls and additional hidden under the plastic panel. The AVRX3400 has the mate front panel with the glossy part near display. It needs to indicate in Denon AVRX3400H vs Marantz SR6012 review, that Denon is smaller than Maranz.
Marantz SR6012 review
Pros
- SR6012 works well with Amazon Alexa, but the number of commands is limited.
- Streaming audio sound is good.
Cons
- It does not have front wide channel support.
- The receiver can't create a good surround sound.
Denon AVR-X3400H review
Pros
- X3400 has 2 settings, one for watching movies in 5.x channel and one for listening to music in 7.x channel.
- Manual tuning of the receiver is simple and effective.
Cons
- X6400H does not work with DTS Play-Fi.
- The receiver cannot play content from USB storage.
Denon AVR-X3400H vs Marantz SR6012
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Product
Denon AVR-X3400H
Marantz SR6012
Model
AVR-X3400H
SR6012
Brand
Denon
Marantz
Reviews
78
34
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
105/8, 135/6
110/8, 150/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
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,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
8/3
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
3
3
Component input/output
2/1
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
fluorescent
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
IP Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Marantz AVR Remote App
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
2
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
has not
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
has not
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
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
600
680
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.2
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 15.2 x 38.1/17.1 x 6.6 x 15.3
43.5 x 16.1 x 37.9/17 x 6.3 x 15.3
Weight, kg/lbs
10.4/23.8
12.7/28.2
Other
Release year
2017
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.5Denon AVR-X3400H
- 8.6Marantz SR6012
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