Marantz SR8015 vs Yamaha RX-A770BL

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Let's make the Marantz SR8015 versus Yamaha RX-A770BL comparison. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR8015 received 9.8 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-A770BL was rated 8.1 points. The release date of SR8015 is 2020, and RX-A770BL is 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the SR8015 is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Marantz SR8015 over Yamaha RX-A770BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-A770BL over Marantz SR8015

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR8015 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-A770BL 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 SR8015 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-A770BL it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR8015 9 out of 10, and the RX-A770BL - 8.

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 SR8015 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz SR8015 scored 10, and Yamaha RX-A770BL scored 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, Marantz SR8015 got 10 points, but Yamaha RX-A770BL received 8 points.

Marantz SR8015 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-A770BL has 6/1 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 SR8015.

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 SR8015 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Yamaha RX-A770BL has the HDCP 2.2 version.

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 rivals in our comparison were rated 10 out of 10.

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 SR8015 works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the RX-A770BL 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 SR8015.

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 SR8015 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-A770BL got 7.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Marantz SR8015 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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 SR8015 licensed by IMAX.