Marantz SR7012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820

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SR7012 vs TX-RZ820 comparison chart

Marantz SR7012 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 review

Marantz SR7012
vs
Onkyo TX-RZ820

The Marantz SR7012 versus Onkyo TX-RZ820 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR7012 received 9.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ820 was rated 7.7 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. Identified advantages have shown that SR7012 is better over TX-RZ820 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz SR7012 over Onkyo TX-RZ820

  • More channels, namely 11, makes this receiver more profitable than its 7-channel competitor.
  • Both receivers have a multi-room zone function, but SR7012 has 3 zones vs 2 on its competitor.
  • Include HDMI eARC function.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ820 over Marantz SR7012

  • 160/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 125/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Amplifiers

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

SR7012
10
TX-RZ820
9

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR7012 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ820 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 TX-RZ820 this value is 160/8 W/Ohm, and for the SR7012 it is 125/8 W/Ohm.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Channels11.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm125/8, 165/6160/8
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.050.08

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR7012 9 out of 10, and the TX-RZ820 - 8.

SR7012
9
TX-RZ820
8

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 SR7012 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bitAK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQ XT32AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey LFChas not

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Marantz SR7012 scored 9, and Onkyo TX-RZ820 scored 8 out of 10.

SR7012
9
TX-RZ820
8

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

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Marantz SR7012.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
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.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming servicesDeezer, TIDAL, PandoraDeezer, TIDAL

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 SR7012 got 10 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ820 received 8 points.

SR7012
10
TX-RZ820
8

Marantz SR7012 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ820 has 7/2 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 SR7012.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
HDMI input/output8/37/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input22
Coaxial digital input21
Composite input32
Component input/output3/12/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUXHDMI, phones, setup mic
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 SR7012 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-RZ820.

SR7012
10
TX-RZ820
7

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible only with Marantz SR7012.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
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 featuresx.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020HLG, BT.2020

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR7012 got 10 points, but the TX-RZ820 has 8.

SR7012
10
TX-RZ820
8

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 SR7012 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon KindleiPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Displaycolour OSDfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresIP ControlIP Control

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.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Multi-room zones32
Zone audio outputspeaker, preoutspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMarantz 2016 AVR Remote App, HEOS AppFlareConnect
RS-23211
Remote control input/output (IR)1/01/0
DC trigger output (12V)21

Multichannel surround

Marantz SR7012 got 9 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-RZ820 got 7.

SR7012
9
TX-RZ820
7

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. Only the Marantz SR7012 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

SR7012 TX-RZ820
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)has nothas not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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