Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz NR1608

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The Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz NR1608 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5012 received 8.4 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz NR1608 was rated 8.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. SR5012 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - NR1608.

Main advantages Marantz SR5012 over Marantz NR1608

Main advantages Marantz NR1608 over Marantz SR5012

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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 SR5012 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the NR1608 it is 50/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5012 9 out of 10, and the NR1608 - 10.

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 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.

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, both receivers got 8 points on our 10-point scale.

Marantz SR5012 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz NR1608 has 8/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

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 SR5012 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 10 for the NR1608.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

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 SR5012 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz NR1608 got 7.