Marantz SR5014 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

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SR5014 vs AVENTAGE RX-A680 comparison chart

Marantz SR5014 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 review

Marantz SR5014
vs
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Marantz SR5014 versus Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR5014 received 9 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of SR5014 is 2019, and AVENTAGE RX-A680 is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that SR5014 is a better option for home theater than AVENTAGE RX-A680.

Main advantages Marantz SR5014 over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

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Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 over Marantz SR5014

  • 115/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 100/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 points out of 10.

SR5014
8
AVENTAGE RX-A680
8

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 AVENTAGE RX-A680 this value is 115/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR5014 it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 180/6115/8, 145/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR5014 10 out of 10, and the AVENTAGE RX-A680 - 9.

SR5014
10
AVENTAGE RX-A680
9

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.

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Digital to analog converter (DAC)AK4458 384 KHz/32-bitBurr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XTYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAudyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audioCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

SR5014
8
AVENTAGE RX-A680
8

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

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Wi-Fi2.4/5GHz2.4/5GHz
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, TuneIn Radio, iHeart RadioDeezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, Qobuz

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 SR5014 got 10 points, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 received 6 points.

SR5014
10
AVENTAGE RX-A680
6

Marantz SR5014 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 has 4/1 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 SR5014 has a Phono interface.

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
HDMI input/output8/24/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.3HDCP 2.3
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input22
Composite input23
Component input/output2/10/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phonesUSB, phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

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 SR5014 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVENTAGE RX-A680.

SR5014
10
AVENTAGE RX-A680
7

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresHLG, BT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

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

SR5014
10
AVENTAGE RX-A680
10

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AIAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon KindleiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDcolour OSD
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP Control, Web Controlhas not

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.

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz AVR Remote App, HEOS AppMusicCast
RS-23210
Remote control input/output (IR)1/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)10

Multichannel surround

Marantz SR5014 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 got 7.

SR5014
8
AVENTAGE RX-A680
7

SR5014 AVENTAGE RX-A680
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height VirtualizationDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESSDTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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