Marantz SR8012 vs Sony STR-AN1000

GENERAL	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Brand	Marantz	Sony
Model	SR8012	STR-AN1000
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	USA
Release Year	2017	2023
Predecessor		Sony STR-DN1080
Successor	Marantz SR8015

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Channels	11.2	7.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 W (6 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 SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
DAC	AKM AK4458
DAC Specs	768 kHz/32 Bit	192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	11.2	7.1 + Phantom 2ch
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.4	up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
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 7.1.4	up to 5.1.2 plus 2 phantom rear surround channels
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
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	Built-In
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC, MP3, WMA, AAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	FLAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD, ALAC
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		Center Speaker Lift Up
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
Tone Control		All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer		DSEE Ultimate
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	D.C.A.C. IX
Calibration Microphone		Stereo
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 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 SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	6
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs		2
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	1
RCA Line Inputs	8 (1 front)	4
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	11.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	2
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	3
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

ZONES	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Number of Zones	3	3
Powered Zones	2 and 3	3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out	HDMI
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out	Pre/Line Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output		1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	9	3
Web Control
IP Control
Display	2 lines + port hole
Remote Controller	RC038SR	RMT-AA511U
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Analog Tuner		FM
Presets		30
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn & iHeart Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Chassis	Copper Platted
Front Panel	Metal
Speaker Terminals	11	7
Large Speaker Terminals	11	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	780 W	240 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.5 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 185 mm x 460 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 248 mm x 460 mm) 17-3/8" x 7-3/8" x 18-1/8" (with antenna: 17-3/8" x 9-7/8" x 18-1/8")	430 mm x 156 mm x 331 mm 17" x 6-1/4" x 13-1/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	21" x 12" x 21"
Weight	17.4 kg (38 lbs 6 oz)	9.4 kg (20 lb 12 oz)
Weight of Package	45.35 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz SR8012	Sony STR-AN1000
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)		100 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	175 W (0.7% THD)	120 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 W (1% THD)
THD		0.09%
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)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	500 mV/50 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1.2 V	2 V/1 kΩ (Zone2 and Subwoofer)
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	105 dB (500 mV)
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB	100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 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)	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	1000BASE-T
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	5․0
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
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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