Marantz SR6012 vs Marantz SR6011

SR6012 vs SR6011 comparison chart

Marantz SR6012 vs Marantz SR6011 review

Marantz SR6012 vs Marantz SR6011

Marantz SR6012 review

The SR6012 is a powerful amplifier, with 11.2-channel signal processing by the processor - with preamplifier outputs, as well as advanced installation options, including compatibility with Crestron Connected. It can work with 5.1.4 or 7.1.2-channel speaker configurations for smoother and more dynamic bass, producing breathtaking 3D sound in Dolby Atmos and DTS: X formats. Claimed power 185 W/channel at 4 Ohm. This unit has a full set of network interfaces both wired and wireless. And it reveals to him the opportunity to work in the mode of the two zones, which gives an advantage in comparison with the Marantz SR6011.

Marantz SR6012

Marantz SR6011 review

The receiver performed on discrete elements, using patented HDAM modules. The Marantz SR6011 can be connected to a computer network via cable or Wi-Fi (there is also built-in Bluetooth) to play music files from available devices, including FLAC and WAV. To the existing USB input on The front panel can connect drives with audio files and iPod / iPhone. You can use Airplay to wirelessly connect Apple devices, as well as any others with an iTunes player running. Also in the Marantz SR6012 vs Marantz SR6011 review, it is worth noting the lack of bi-function in the SR6011 model.

Marantz SR6011

Marantz SR6012 pros and cons

Pros

  • Minimalistic design that fits into any interior
  • The Audyssey suite includes the Dynamic Volume feature that balances sudden volume spikes

Cons

  • No compatibility with HEOS devices

Marantz SR6011 pros and cons

Pros

  • The performance of the receiver increases in 7.2.4. mode for total immersion in surround sound
  • Availability of Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module which uses discrete circuit elements that provide a wide dynamic range

Cons

  • No AirPlay support
  • The body does not seem rigid enough, there are significant vibrations

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Product

Marantz SR6012
Marantz SR6011

Model

SR6012
SR6011

Brand

Marantz
Marantz

Reviews

34
28

Amplifier

Channels

9.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

110/8, 150/6
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/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Audyssey LFC, Hi-Res audio
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic Volume

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

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Pandora, Sirius XM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
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

3
3

Component input/output

2/1
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
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

BT.2020, HLG
x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle

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

IP Control
IP Control, Web Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Marantz AVR Remote App
Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

680
680

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.2

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.1 x 37.9/17 x 6.3 x 15.3
43.1 x 38.1 x 15.2/17.3 x 15.7 x 6.3

Weight, kg/lbs

12.7/28.2
12.7/28

Other

Release year

2017
2016
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