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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