Marantz SR8012 Review and Specs

Marantz SR8012 Experience the pinnacle of Marantz excellence with the new flagship SR8012, the company's first 11.2-channel receiver that sets new standards. Immerse yourself in immersive surround sound with Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and Auro 3D, all three codecs are capable of controlling the top speakers for true 3D sound. More Marantz SR8012 specs in this Marantz SR8012 review.

Marantz SR8012 review

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Features

The new 11.2-channel flagship Marantz SR8012 can decode any modern AV-formats, has impressive functionality and offers high quality sound. The model is based on technical solutions used in reference two-channel amplifiers. The central part of the copper-plated chassis is a massive shielded toroidal transformer. High quality upscale components also help maintain the sound quality. In each channel, a discrete HDAM amplifier module with current feedback is installed, and high-capacitance capacitors are used in the PSU. As a result, the receiver produces 205 watts per channel at 6 ohms.

Design and build

The SR8012 utilizes Marantz’s advanced comprehensive sound tuning, which builds on the features of the Reference dual-channel models, including a copper chassis and a large shielded toroidal transformer built to Marantz specifications, as well as high-power capacitors for the main power supply, also designed to meet the high technical requirements of engineers Marantz.

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Connectivity

The Marantz SR8012 model received eight HDMI inputs (one on the front), which support 4K / 60 Hz resolution, HDCP 2.2, BT.2020 protocol, transmit HDR video, HLG (HDR version for broadcasts) and Dolby Vision. There are three HDMI outputs, one of which works with eARC (extended return channel), which allows you to broadcast Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and other 3D audio formats. You can also select a group of digital inputs, the input of the MM phono stage, 7.1-channel input and 11.2-channel Pre Out. There are twelve pairs of screw terminals for connecting speakers.

Setup

The flagship can be integrated into the flexible multi-room HEOS system, which opens up great opportunities in terms of wireless data transfer. A special HEOS application can control the receiver and transfer audio content of the local network and other sources to components capable of working with this technology.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • The sound and build quality of this receiver is top notch
  • The set up was pretty easy and the speaker microphone was a nice touch

Cons

  • I didn’t like Airplay interface

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Common features

Product

Marantz SR8012

Model

SR8012

Brand

Marantz

Reviews

24

Amplifier

Channels

11.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/8, 175/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-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, Hi-Res audio

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

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, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2

Coaxial digital input

2

Composite input

4

Component input/output

3/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

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

BT.2020, HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App

RS-232

1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

780

Standby consumption, W

0.2

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 17.7 x 46.8/17.3 x 7.3 x 18.1

Weight, kg/lbs

17.2/38

Other

Release year

2017
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