Marantz SR5012 vs Onkyo TX-NR696

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Let's compare Marantz SR5012 versus Onkyo TX-NR696 for an overview of all their pros and cons. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5012 received 8.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR696 was rated 7.6 points. The release date of SR5012 is 2017, and TX-NR696 is 2019. And as a result of the comparison, SR5012 seems to be a better option for the role of a home theater center than TX-NR696.

Main advantages Marantz SR5012 over Onkyo TX-NR696

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR696 over Marantz SR5012

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 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.

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5012 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

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, Marantz SR5012 got 8 points, but Onkyo TX-NR696 received 7 points.

Marantz SR5012 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR696 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the TX-NR696 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 SR5012 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR696.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR5012 got 10 points, but the TX-NR696 has 9.

Only the Marantz SR5012 has the ECO mode.

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 Onkyo TX-NR696 got 7.