Dec 27, 2019
From the outstanding Marantz SR6014 specs: 9-channel amplifier and software upgrade to the IMAX Enhanced format — to clarity of 4K Ultra HD images and the addition of Dolby Atmos Height Virtuali...
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Marantz SR6014 vs Denon AVRS530BT: which would you get for the best home entertainment experience? The SR6014 has 9.2 channels amplifier and the AVRS530BT 5.2 channels. Only the SR6014 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the SR6014. We have evaluated both AV receivers, SR6014 has an overall score of 9.2 out of 10 vs 4.3 out of 10 for AVRS530BT.
Advantages Marantz SR6014 over Denon AVRS530BT
- Delivers 110W/8Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/8Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Pure direct/Straight mode
- Includes automatic room EQ and speaker setup
- Has an A/B switch for the front speakers
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- AirPlay support
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- Built-in phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
- Multi-zone
- IMAX Enhanced certification
Marantz SR6014 vs Denon AVRS530BT
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Product
Marantz SR6014
Denon AVRS530BT
Model
SR6014
AVRS530BT
Brand
Marantz
Denon
Reviews
30
374
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
5.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
110/8, 185/6
70/8, 90/6
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)
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio
Dialog Normalization
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/3
5/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
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
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, 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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG
BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
iPhone, iPad, 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
USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
has not
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App
has not
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 Atmos Height Virtualization
has not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS Neo:6 Cinema
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
680
310
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 16.1 x 38.1/17 x 6.3 x 13.7
43.1 x 30.4 x 15.2/17.1 x 12.6 x 6
Weight, kg/lbs
12.7/28.2
7.2/16.6
Other
Release year
2019
2017
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.2Marantz SR6014
- 4.3Denon AVRS530BT
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