Marantz SR6009 vs Yamaha RX-V6A: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Marantz SR6009 to Yamaha RX-V6A to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Marantz SR6009's being more powerful.

Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Marantz SR6009 was introduced in 2014. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.	Yamaha RX-V6A was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Marantz SR6009 and Yamaha RX-V6A and gave them scores of 82 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

Amplifier

90

Amplifier

88

Audio Features

77

Audio Features

86

Video Features

73

Video Features

99

Connectivity

88

Connectivity

86

Zones

84

Zones

79

Radio

82

Radio

97

OVERALL

82

OVERALL

89

For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluations section.

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR6009 and Yamaha RX-V6A.

PROS

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

High Power Output - 110 W
Front Wide Channel Support
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify

Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI 2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
7 HDMI Inputs
7 8K Inputs
USB Input
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

CONS

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

No Front Wide Channel Support
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
1 HDMI Outputs
Few RCA Line Inputs
No Composite Video Inputs
No Digital Radio

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

7.2 Channels
7.1 Channel Processing
3 HDMI Outputs
2 Zones

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W
7.1 Channel Processing
2 Zones
Bluetooth 4․2

3. Advantage of Marantz SR6009

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR6009 over Yamaha RX-V6A.

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Marantz SR6009

	Marantz SR6009	vs	Yamaha RX-V6A
Higher Power Output	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support		vs
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz	vs
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Neo	Neo:X	vs	Neo:6
DTS Express		vs
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey DSX		vs
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite	vs
isf Certified Calibration Control		vs
More HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	vs	7
More HDMI Outputs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	vs	1
More Optical Inputs	2	vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	2	vs	1
More RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	vs	3
Multi-Channel Input	7.1	vs
More RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	vs	2.2
More Composite Video Inputs	4 (1 front)	vs
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs
More Component Video Inputs	2	vs
More Component Video Outputs	1	vs
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	vs	USB
Speaker A/B	assignable	vs
Detachable Power Cord		vs
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	vs	RCA Preout
RS-232C Interface		vs
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs
Gold plated RCA terminals		vs
Bigger Power Supply	650 W	vs	360 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	110 W (0.08% THD)	vs	100 W (0.06% THD)
Longer Warranty	3 Years	vs	2 Years

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-V6A

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V6A over Marantz SR6009.

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Yamaha RX-V6A

	Marantz SR6009	vs	Yamaha RX-V6A
Higher DAC Specs	[]	vs	384 kHz/32 Bit
Dolby Atmos		vs
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization		vs
Dolby Surround Upmixer		vs
DTS:X		vs
DTS Neural:X		vs
Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB	up to 192 kHz	vs	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs
HDR10		vs
HDR10+		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
QMS		vs
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through		vs
VRR		vs
QFT		vs
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	vs	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay	AirPlay	vs	AirPlay 2
More 8K Inputs		vs	7
Pandora		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	vs	110 dB
Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	vs	95 dB
Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB	2.8 MHz	vs	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	vs	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	vs	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Newer Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	vs	4․2
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
Wider AM Frequency Range	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	vs	530 kHz - 1710 kHz

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Many HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	2.2
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No Digital Radio

6. Amplifier

Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
7 channel Amplifier: Marantz SR6009 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V6A features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

Current Feedback Topology: Marantz SR6009 features Current Feedback Topology which is a well known, Marantz’ original circuit technology. The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with the high requirements set for Super Audio software providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in a very low phase shift. Marantz receivers and amplifiers equipped with Current Feedback can keep the phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth. Unlike conventional Voltage Feedback amplification, the Current Feedback amplification makes the power amplifier in-sensitive to difficult loudspeaker loads.
HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module): Marantz SR6009 features exclusive Marantz HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) technology found on their Reference Series components. Marantz developed its own discrete circuit boards to replace standard IC's. These HDAM's consist of discrete surface mount components with short mirror image L/R signal paths. Those devices are doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate and reduced noise level, resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound. Over the years Marantz developed different types of the HDAM to improve quality and to fit to the special requirements of a product category like CD or amplifier.

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

7. Speaker Configurations

Marantz SR6009's and Yamaha RX-V6A's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:

Marantz SR6009: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-V6A: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.

DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:

Marantz SR6009: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-V6A: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.

Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:

Marantz SR6009: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-V6A: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:

Marantz SR6009: 7.2.

Yamaha RX-V6A: Does not support.

2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha RX-V6A supports Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Surround Upmixer: Yamaha RX-V6A supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Yamaha RX-V6A supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Yamaha RX-V6A supports DTS:X.

DTS Neural:X: Yamaha RX-V6A features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
DTS Dialog Control: Yamaha RX-V6A has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

Audyssey DSX

Marantz SR6009 supports Audyssey DSX which allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.

AUDIO DECODING	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:X	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Marantz SR6009 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.

Yamaha RX-V6A comes with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 1 output.

4K/60Hz Passthrough on Marantz SR6009: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough on Yamaha RX-V6A: All inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
4K Upscaling: Both receivers can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources. Marantz SR6009 can also upscale from analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Marantz SR6009 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Yamaha RX-V6A only).
HDCP Copy Protection: Marantz SR6009 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V6A is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
Quick Media Switching (QMS): With HDMI 2.1a, Quick Media Switching for movies and video uses the HDMI VRR mechanism to eliminate the blackout period when an HDMI Source device switches its video mode. As long as the resolution remains the same and only the frame rate changes, QMS will instantly switch between frame rates. QMS eliminates A/V blackouts by using VRR technology to change frame rates, allowing instant changes from 24Hz to 60Hz frame rate, and anywhere in-between. The viewer never sees blank screens and gets a seamless experience (available on Yamaha RX-V6A only).
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Marantz SR6009 does not support HDR.

Yamaha RX-V6A supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-V6A supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Gaming Features

Yamaha RX-V6A supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz SR6009 and Yamaha RX-V6A with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Marantz SR6009 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz SR6009 has 7.2 and Yamaha RX-V6A has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 7 channel processing but have only 7 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Marantz SR6009 and 3 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-V6A for connecting sources with analog outputs.
Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Marantz SR6009 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Yamaha RX-V6A for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Marantz SR6009
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-V6A
Inputs: 7 Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 7.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Marantz SR6009
Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-V6A
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one.
Marantz SR6009 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.

Marantz SR6009
Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-V6A
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Front A/V Inputs

Marantz SR6009: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
Yamaha RX-V6A: USB

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

TERMINALS	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	1
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Marantz SR6009 and Yamaha RX-V6A and gave them scores of 82 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Marantz SR6009

Yamaha RX-V6A

OVERALL

82

OVERALL

89

Amplifier

EXCELLENT

90

7.2 Channels
High Power Output - 110 W

EXCELLENT

88

7.2 Channels
Power Output - 100 W

Audio Features

GOOD

77

7.2 Channels
Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

EXCELLENT

86

7.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
7.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

GOOD

73

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

EXCELLENT

99

HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI 2.1
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
QFT
8K Passthrough

Connectivity

EXCELLENT

88

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

EXCELLENT

86

eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
7 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
7 8K Inputs
USB Input
Few RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
No Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 4․2

Zones

GOOD

84

2 Zones

GOOD

79

2 Zones

Radio

GOOD

82

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

97

Analog Tuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Brand	Marantz	Yamaha
Model	SR6009	RX-V6A
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	Canada
Release Year	2014	2020
Successor	Marantz SR6010

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown PCM5102A
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:X	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C.)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version		2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices	(iPhone^® / iPad^® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	1
8K Inputs		7
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	6 (1 front)	3
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	2.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	4 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	USB
Speaker A/B	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out	1 / 1
dockport

ZONES	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output		0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display	port hole
Remote Controller	RC025SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Chassis	Trapdoor design
Front Panel	Aluminum
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	9	9
Large Speaker Terminals	9	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	650 W	360 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 50 W/80 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 161 mm x 398 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 229 mm x 398 mm) 17-3/8" x 6-3/8" x 15-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 9-1/8" x 15-3/4")	435 mm x 171 mm x 377 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 245 mm x 377 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-5/8" x 14-7/8")
Weight	11.4 kg (25 lbs 2 oz)	9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz SR6009	Yamaha RX-V6A
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	110 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		105 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		125 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		150 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	185 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		150 W (0.9% THD)
THD		0.04% (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to PRE OUT, Pure Direct, 1 kHz, 1 V)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/470Ω
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		2.0 V
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	95 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)	±0.5 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 3 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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