Marantz SR8015 vs Sony STR-AZ1000ES

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The Marantz SR8015 versus Sony STR-AZ1000ES comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR8015 received 9.8 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-AZ1000ES was rated 8.4 points. The release date of SR8015 is 2020, and STR-AZ1000ES is 2023. Identified advantages have shown that SR8015 is better over STR-AZ1000ES mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz SR8015 over Sony STR-AZ1000ES

Main advantages Sony STR-AZ1000ES over Marantz SR8015

Amplifiers

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

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR8015 supports 11.2-channels sound, but Sony STR-AZ1000ES 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 SR8015 this value is 140/8 W/Ohm, and for the STR-AZ1000ES it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR8015 9 out of 10, and the STR-AZ1000ES - 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 SR8015 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, Marantz SR8015 scored 10, and Sony STR-AZ1000ES scored 8 out of 10.

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

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The STR-AZ1000ES has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

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 SR8015 got 10 points, but Sony STR-AZ1000ES received 8 points.

Marantz SR8015 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-AZ1000ES has 6/2 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 SR8015 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 SR8015 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the STR-AZ1000ES.

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 SR8015 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Sony STR-AZ1000ES got 8.

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 SR8015 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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