Marantz SR6014 vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Marantz SR6014 versus Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR6014 received 9.2 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of SR6014 is 2019, and AVENTAGE RX-A680 is 2018. As a result, it becomes clear that SR6014 is a better option for home theater than AVENTAGE RX-A680.

Main advantages Marantz SR6014 over Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680

Main advantages Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 over Marantz SR6014

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 9 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR6014 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 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 AVENTAGE RX-A680 this value is 115/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR6014 it is 110/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR6014 10 out of 10, and the 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 SR6014 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 SR6014 got 10 points, but Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 received 6 points.

Marantz SR6014 is equipped with 8/3 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 SR6014 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 SR6014 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVENTAGE RX-A680.

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 SR6014 got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A680 got 7.

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 SR6014 licensed by IMAX.