Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500H

SR8012 vs AVR-X8500H comparison chart

Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500H review

Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500H

Marantz SR8012 review

The Marantz SR8012 is the brand flagship model. The amplifier features Hybrid-Log Gamma and Dolby Vision HDR management, HEOS multiroom compatibility, and the new eARC technology and DTS Neural: X process. This unit develops 140 W/channel at 4 Ohm and embeds the latest HD decoders in addition to the popular 3D Atmos/DTS: X formats up to 7.1.4 channel configuration. This unit is ready for the 4K/60 Hz video playback with its 8 HDMI 2.0a inputs, it features an Ultra HD scaler, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Airplay. Note also that one of the HDMI outputs can be assigned to a second Zone.

Denon AVR-X8500H review

This flagship model is capable of developing 150 W/channel at 4 Ohm. And the main advantage versus SR8012 is the powerful 13-channel amplifier, which allows users to create any configuration. It has full support with 4K contents (HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, HDR), as well as with the latest Auro 3D, DTS: X and of course Dolby Atmos decoders. Behind its metal facade, the Denon AVC-X8500 hides a top-flight design, powered by monophonic amplifier blocks, and DHCT transistors. And which is typical for both devices in the Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X8500H comparison, this is a very low sound distortion - 0.05%.

Marantz SR8012 pros and cons

Pros

  • The front USB port and DLNA that will allow playing Hi-Res audio files stored on a flash drive or a computer
  • Eco mode greatly limits the power of the device

Cons

  • There is no Chromecast support
  • The USB is not supported music streaming from Apple devices

Denon AVR-X8500H pros and cons

Pros

  • It has full Amazon Alexa compatibility to control content playback
  • The video scaler works well, there is no picture distortion

Cons

  • The unit does not support wireless sound streaming technologies FireConnect and DTS Play-Fi
  • It has no RCA inputs at the front panel

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