Marantz Cinema 40 vs Pioneer VSX-LX505

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
      93
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      Evaluations

      We evaluated Marantz Cinema 40 and Pioneer VSX-LX505 and gave both of them the score of 93 out of 100. 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 Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      OVERALL
      93
      OVERALL
      93

      Amplifier

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   9.4 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 120 W

      Audio Features

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   9.4 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.4 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      100
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI 2.1
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   3 Zones
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      Marantz Cinema 40

      Pioneer VSX-LX505

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

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