Sony STRZA1100ES vs Marantz SR6013

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Sony STRZA1100ES and Marantz SR6013 review. According to the results of our review, Sony STRZA1100ES received 6.6 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR6013 was rated 9.1 points. The release date of STRZA1100ES is 2017, and SR6013 is 2018. This review shows us that the SR6013 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the STRZA1100ES.

Main advantages Sony STRZA1100ES over Marantz SR6013

Main advantages Marantz SR6013 over Sony STRZA1100ES

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STRZA1100ES supports 7.2-channels sound, but Marantz SR6013 supports a 9.2-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 SR6013 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the STRZA1100ES it is 70/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STRZA1100ES 7 out of 10, and the SR6013 - 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR6013 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, Sony STRZA1100ES scored 5, and Marantz SR6013 scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting. Of the two receivers reviewed, only Marantz SR6013 has a built-in Bluetooth.

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, Sony STRZA1100ES got 6 points, but Marantz SR6013 received 10 points.

Sony STRZA1100ES is equipped with 5/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR6013 has 8/3 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 SR6013 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 STRZA1100ES were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the SR6013.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STRZA1100ES got 7 points, but the SR6013 has 10.

Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The SR6013 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Marantz SR6013 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

Sony STRZA1100ES got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR6013 got 9.

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. Marantz SR6013 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 STRZA1100ES licensed by IMAX.