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In this article, we will talk about Marantz SR6013 vs Onkyo TX-NR686 comparison. The SR6013 has 9.2 channels amplifier and the TX-NR686 7.2 channels. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. The surround sound technology DTS:X is supported by devices. We have evaluated both AV receivers, SR6013 has an overall score of 9.1 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR686.
Advantages Marantz SR6013 over Onkyo TX-NR686
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- HDMI eARC features compatible
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Marantz SR6013 vs Onkyo TX-NR686
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Common
Product
Marantz SR6013
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
SR6013
TX-NR686
Brand
Marantz
Onkyo
Reviews
11
152
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
110/8, 150/6
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, 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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
7/2
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
1
Composite input
3
2
Component input/output
2/1
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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
HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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, Web Control
IP 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, HEOS App
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
1
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
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
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
710
570
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 17.7 x 40.6/17.3 x 7.3 x 16.2
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
14.1/31.1
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.1Marantz SR6013
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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