Marantz SR5012 vs Pioneer SC-99

GENERAL	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Brand	Marantz	Pioneer
Series		Elite
Model	SR5012	SC-99
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	North America
Release Year	2017	2015
Predecessor	Marantz SR5011	Pioneer SC-89
Successor	Marantz SR5013	Pioneer SC-LX901

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Channels	7.2	9.2
Power Output	100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Class D3 (Direct Energy HD)
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability	assignable	Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Texas Instruments Aureus
DAC	AKM AK4458	ESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2	up to with firmware update
DTS Neural:X		with firmware update
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:X (before firmware update)
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, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC		192kHz/32-bit
Jitter Reduction		plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
Auto Level Control		Multi-Channel
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		via Dialog Enhancement
Sound Retriever		Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control		All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer		Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Optimum Surround
Advanced Surround		11 + 1
Wide Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance		(Focus/Wide)
Headphone Surround
Virtual Speakers		(Surround Back/Height/Wide)
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT	MCACC Pro
Audyssey App Support
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		6
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
EQ Bands		9-Band (Advanced)
Symmetric EQ
X-Curve
Distance Adjustment		1/2 Inch
Precision Distance
Polarity Check
Auto Subwoofer Crossover
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
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	2.2
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 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080i (1125i)
Stream Smoother
Pure Cinema
Video Parameter Adjustments		YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
Triple HD noise Reduction
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input		1 Rear (Version 2.0)
DLNA 1.5
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod and iPhone via front USB
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices	iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	2 (simultaneous)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	1 Front
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	3
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	7.2	13.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	2
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	2
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI, 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
adapterport

ZONES	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Number of Zones	2	4
Powered Zones	2	2, 3 and HDZone
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out	RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		RCA Pre/Line Out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	2 (assignable)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		2 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
GUI Languages	3
Web Control
HDMI Speaker B Link
AV Navigator		Built-in
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Versatile Speaker Configuration		Surround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
Display	port hole
FL Dimmer
Function Rename
Remote Controller	RC034SR	Learning Remote Control (Lumius)
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		63
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Front Panel	Metal	Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Construction		Advanced Direct Construction
Speaker Terminals	7	11
Large Speaker Terminals	7	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	650 W	370 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 45 W/75 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 161 mm x 346 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 230 mm x 346 mm) 17-3/8" x 6-3/8" x 13-5/8" (with antenna: 17-3/8" x 9-1/8" x 13-5/8")	435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
Weight	10.0 kg (22 lbs 1 oz)	17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz SR5012	Pioneer SC-99
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	100 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		140 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.7% THD)	200 W (1.0% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	200 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	180 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)		255 W (1.0% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive		850 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
THD		0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	400 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	100 dB	103 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
USB DAC Terminal		USB2.0 (Type B)
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)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
HDMI Terminal		19-pin (not DVI)
HDMI Output Type		5 V, 55 mA
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 900 mA
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years Parts & Labor

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

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