Marantz SR6014 vs Pioneer Elite SC-LX704

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Marantz SR6014 versus Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 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 Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 was rated 8.8 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2019. As a result, it becomes clear that SR6014 is a better option for home theater than Elite SC-LX704.

Main advantages Marantz SR6014 over Pioneer Elite SC-LX704

Main advantages Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 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. Both receivers can handle the 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 Elite SC-LX704 this value is 135/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR6014 it is 110/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 10 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.

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 Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 received 8 points.

Marantz SR6014 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 has 7/3 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 SR6014.

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.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR6014 got 10 points, but the Elite SC-LX704 has 9.

Only the Marantz SR6014 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 SR6014 got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 got 8.

Rivals in this competition licensed by IMAX.