Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X6400H

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Marantz SR8012 vs Denon AVR-X6400H review

Denon AVR-X6400H vs Marantz SR8012

Connections & Setup

It turned out to make a test and then a comparison DenonAVRX6400 vs Marantz SR8012. Both receivers have ample opportunities to connect drivers and various devices thanks to a standard set of connectors and connection terminals for devices of this class. Compared to the SR8012, the correct setting of the X6400H is crucial: it optimizes the sound for the acoustics of your room and speaker configuration.

Design & Usability

The Denon has a brushed metal front panel, a clear and informative display, and hidden inputs and buttons on the front panel. In turn, the Marans receiver will delight lovers of stylish minimalism. An important point of the Marantz SR-8012 vs Denon AVRX6400 review is that the SR8012 is equipped with an HDAM power module, which provides higher electrical voltage and better sound stage consistency. However, in terms of surround sound processing, Denon has advantages versus Maranz thanks to 3D Audio technology.

Marantz SR8012 review

Pros

  • There is a Multi-Channel Input.
  • Works well in multi-room configuration.

Cons

  • The small round display is not so informative.
  • The receiver does not support DTS Play-FI.

Denon AVR-X6400H review

Pros

  • Sounds of voices are transmitted wonderfully.
  • The AVR-X6400H balances frequencies well. The dialogue stands out clearly, it does not get lost in the background sounds

Cons

  • There is no SONOS support.
  • The device does not have multi-channel input.

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Rating 4.7 4.7
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Common

Product

Marantz SR8012
Denon AVR-X6400H

Model

SR8012
AVR-X6400H

Brand

Marantz
Denon

Reviews

24
61

Amplifier

Channels

11.2
11.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/8, 175/6
140/8, 250/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-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, Hi-Res audio
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Audyssey LFC

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

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, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

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

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
8/3

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

4
5

Component input/output

3/1
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
HLG

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

3
3

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App
HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

2
2

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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Surround

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

780
750

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.1

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
43.1 x 15.2 x 38.1/17.1 x 6.6 x 15.5

Weight, kg/lbs

17.2/38
14.4/32

Other

Release year

2017
2017
Marantz SR8012
Denon AVR-X6400H
Marantz SR8012
Denon AVR-X6400H

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  • 9.5Marantz SR8012
  • 9.4Denon AVR-X6400H