Marantz SR8012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ3100

SR8012 vs TX-RZ3100 comparison chart

Marantz SR8012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ3100 review

Marantz SR8012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ3100

Marantz SR8012 review

Marantz SR8012 is based on discrete current-feedback HDAM amplifiers. As a result, it produces 205 W/channel at 6 Оhm. The flagship can decode object-oriented formats of Dolby Atmos, DTS: X and Auro-3D. For auto-calibration, the Audyssey MultEQ XT32 system is used, which is complemented by a set of Audyssey technologies. There is Wi-Fi (two bands), Bluetooth and AirPlay. The device can also be integrated into the HEOS multi-room system and controlled using a mobile application. The main difference between the devices in the Marantz SR8012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ3100 comparison is the ability to switch between speaker sets in the SR8012.

Marantz SR8012

Onkyo TX-RZ3100 review

Onkyo TX-RZ3100 has a configuration of 11.2. The receiver is equipped with a custom high-power transformer that delivers 140 W/channel at 4 Ohm. The TX-RZ3100 uses the following sound paths: optimized volume control circuitry and VLSC low-noise conversion technology. The device is equipped with a DAC based on AK4490 chips. The receiver supports almost all existing surround sound formats, including object-oriented Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. The network connection is via Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Among the wireless options, you can also note the presence of built-in Bluetooth and support for AirPlay technology.

Onkyo TX-RZ3100

Marantz SR8012 pros and cons

Pros

  • Massive shielded toroidal transformer isolated from the rest of the chassis
  • With the release of the new firmware, support for DTS Virtual: X is announced

Cons

  • Heats up significantly during intense loads

Onkyo TX-RZ3100 pros and cons

Pros

  • For more efficient heat dissipation from the output stages, a low-noise fan is used
  • The device is equipped with separate power circuits for analog and digital circuits

Cons

  • No voice assistant support

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Common

Product

Marantz SR8012
Onkyo TX-RZ3100

Model

SR8012
TX-RZ3100

Brand

Marantz
Onkyo

Reviews

24
20

Amplifier

Channels

11.2
11.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/8, 175/6
200/6

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.05
0.04

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 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, Hi-Res audio
Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio

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

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/3
8/2

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
3

Coaxial digital input

2
2

Composite input

4
2

Component input/output

3/1
2/1

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

BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android

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
has not

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
FlareConnect

RS-232

1
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/1
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

2
1

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

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
340

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.15

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
43.5 x 20.1 x 45.3/17 x 7.8 x 17.7

Weight, kg/lbs

17.2/38
22.5/48.5

Other

Release year

2017
2016
Marantz SR8012
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Marantz SR8012
Onkyo TX-RZ3100

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