Onkyo TX-NR575 vs Marantz SR5012

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The Onkyo TX-NR575 vs Marantz SR5012 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-NR575 received 7 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR5012 was rated 8.4 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. SR5012 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-NR575.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR575 over Marantz SR5012

Main advantages Marantz SR5012 over Onkyo TX-NR575

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 9 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5012 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, Onkyo TX-NR575 got 6 points, but Marantz SR5012 received 8 points.

Onkyo TX-NR575 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR5012 has 8/2 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 TX-NR575 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 TX-NR575 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the SR5012.

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 with Marantz SR5012.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-NR575 got 7 points, but the SR5012 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 SR5012 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Marantz SR5012 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

Onkyo TX-NR575 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR5012 got 8.