Marantz SR6010 vs Yamaha RX-A1080

      Marantz SR6010

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz SR6010
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1080
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz SR6010 to Yamaha RX-A1080 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 and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Marantz SR6010 Yamaha RX-A1080

      Marantz SR6010 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 9.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A1080 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 110 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 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 9.2 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Marantz SR6010 and Yamaha RX-A1080 and gave them scores of 90 and 91 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 SR6010

      Yamaha RX-A1080

      Amplifier
      88
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      90
      Audio Features
      87
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      90
      Zones
      84
      Zones
      85
      Radio
      89
      Radio
      97
      OVERALL
      90
      OVERALL
      91

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR6010 and Yamaha RX-A1080.

      PROS

      Marantz SR6010

      Yamaha RX-A1080

      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   9.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   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
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Marantz SR6010

      Yamaha RX-A1080

      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Marantz SR6010

      Yamaha RX-A1080

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Marantz SR6010

      Marantz SR6010
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR6010 over Yamaha RX-A1080.

      Marantz SR6010 vs Yamaha RX-A1080
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      More Channel Processing 9.2 vs 7.1
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Audyssey LFC vs
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT vs
      Audyssey DSX vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      Component Video Maximum Resolution 1080p vs 1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 7
      Multi-Channel Input 7.1 vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 13.2 vs 7.2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio vs USB, Analog Audio
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 9
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Gold plated RCA terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 650 W vs 450 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 220 W (10% THD) vs 170 W (10% THD)

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Marantz SR6010.

      Marantz SR6014
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X2700H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Denon AVR-X4500H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ820
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      7.2 channel

      130 W

      Marantz SR5010
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A3010
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-NR709
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Marantz SR6015
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Marantz SR6011
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A2020
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A1080

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A1080 over Marantz SR6010.

      Marantz SR6010 vs Yamaha RX-A1080
      Higher DAC Specs [] vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via future firmware update
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2 via firmware update
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2
      Remote (IR) Input/Output [] vs 1 / 1
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster 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%

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Yamaha RX-A1080.

      Yamaha RX-V385
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A1020
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Pioneer SC-LX801
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha TSR-7850
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A1050
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A1060
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      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 SR6010 Yamaha RX-A1080
        High Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
        DTS:X up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint Measurement and Precision EQ Calculation
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)7
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memoryUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Many RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs13.27.2
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)4
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
      WEAKNESSES Marantz SR6010 Yamaha RX-A1080
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz SR6010 and Yamaha RX-A1080 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 SR6010 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz SR6010 has 13.2 and Yamaha RX-A1080 has 7.2 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, Marantz SR6010 has 9 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Marantz SR6010 and 8 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A1080 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Marantz SR6010 and 3 optical inputs and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A1080 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 SR6010
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A1080
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz SR6010
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A1080
        Inputs:         4   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 SR6010 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Yamaha RX-A1080 supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Marantz SR6010
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A1080
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz SR6010: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
      • Yamaha RX-A1080: USB, Analog Audio

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