Being able to compare Denon AVRS730H and Marantz SR5014 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Denon AVRS730H received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR5014 was rated 9 points. The release date of AVRS730H is 2017, and SR5014 is 2019. SR5014 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the AVRS730H.
For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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 SR5014 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVRS730H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 75/8, 110/6 | 100/8, 180/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.08 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVRS730H 6 out of 10, and the SR5014 - 10.
Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the SR5014.
Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz SR5014 has Pure Direct mode.
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.
Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5014 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 384 KHz/32-bit | AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✔ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✖ | ✔ |
Auto speaker calibration | Audyssey MultEQ | Audyssey MultEQ XT |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✔ |
Other audio features | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume | Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.
Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.
DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVRS730H.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Wi-Fi | ✔ | 2.4/5GHz |
USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | 1 |
DLNA | ✔ | ✖ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 |
Amazon Music | ✔ | ✔ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✔ |
Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio |
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, Denon AVRS730H got 6 points, but Marantz SR5014 received 10 points.
Denon AVRS730H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR5014 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 on Marantz SR5014.
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 Denon AVRS730H in the HDCP 2.2 version, and Marantz SR5014 has the HDCP 2.3 version.
Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the SR5014 has a Phono interface.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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HDMI input/output | 6/1 | 8/2 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✔ |
HDMI CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.3 |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 | 2 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial digital input | 1 | 2 |
Composite input | 2 | 2 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 2/1 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✔ |
Front panel connectors | USB, phones, setup mic | USB, HDMI, phones |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✔ |
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 AVRS730H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the SR5014.
Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Marantz SR5014.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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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 | has not | HLG, BT.2020 |
In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Voice control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI |
App control | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle |
Display | fluorescent | 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 | has not | IP Control, Web Control |
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.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone audio output | speaker | speaker, preout |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-room control | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote | Marantz AVR Remote App, HEOS App |
RS-232 | 0 | 1 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 1/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 1 |
Denon AVRS730H got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR5014 got 8.
AVRS730H | SR5014 | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✖ |
Dolby (other) | has not | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS (other) | has not | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✔ | ✔ |