Marantz SR6015 vs Denon AVR-X2300W

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An overview of Marantz SR6015 and Denon AVR-X2300W will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR6015 received 9.1 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2300W was rated 7.2 points. The release date of SR6015 is 2020, and AVR-X2300W is 2016. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that AVR-X2300W is inferior in audio processing features to SR6015.

Main advantages Marantz SR6015 over Denon AVR-X2300W

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2300W over Marantz SR6015

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR6015 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-X2300W supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the SR6015 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2300W it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz SR6015 scored 10, and Denon AVR-X2300W scored 9 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Marantz SR6015 got 9 points, but Denon AVR-X2300W received 6 points.

Marantz SR6015 is equipped with 7/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2300W has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Marantz SR6015.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Marantz SR6015 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Denon AVR-X2300W has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the SR6015 has a Phono interface.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the SR6015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X2300W.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The SR6015 works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the AVR-X2300W has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Marantz SR6015.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR6015 got 10 points, but the AVR-X2300W has 8.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The SR6015 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Marantz SR6015 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X2300W got 7.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the SR6015 licensed by IMAX.