Marantz SR8015 vs Marantz SR8012

GENERAL	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Brand	Marantz	Marantz
Model	SR8015	SR8012
Type	A/V Amplifier	A/V Amplifier
Country	UK	UK
Release Year	2020	2017
Predecessor	Marantz SR8012
Successor	Marantz Cinema 30	Marantz SR8015

AMPLIFIER	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Channels	11.2	11.2
Power Output	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 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	5-ch (assignable)	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
DAC		AKM AK4458
DAC Specs		768 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	13.2	11.2
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp	up to 7.1.4
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	Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp	up to 7.1.4
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	13.1-ch (Built-In)	Built-In
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, 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	MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32	Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
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	2.3	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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component**, Composite	Component, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
HDMI Inputs	8	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	1
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 (Front) for USB memory
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	8 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input	7.1	7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	13.2	11.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	5 (1 front)	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	3	3
Component Video Outputs	1	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio	HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
Speaker A/B	assignable	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out	1 / 1	1 / 1

ZONES	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Number of Zones	3	3
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out	HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out	Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	2

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages	9	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	2 lines + port hole	2 lines + port hole
Remote Controller	RC043SR	RC038SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Analog Tuner
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Chassis	Copper Platted	Copper Platted
Front Panel	Metal	Metal
Speaker Terminals	13	11
Large Speaker Terminals	13	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	780 W	780 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
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")	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")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)	541 mm x 304 mm x 537 mm	21" x 12" x 21"
Weight	17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)	17.4 kg (38 lbs 6 oz)
Weight of Package	20.9 kg	45.35 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz SR8015	Marantz SR8012
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	140 W (0.05% THD)	140 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	175 W (0.7% THD)	175 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	205 W (1% THD)	205 W (1% THD)
THD (Digital)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)	0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	200 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	2.5 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.2 V
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	1.2 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	102 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	102 dB	102 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	100 dB	100 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)	±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 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)	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 - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	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	4․2	3․0 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

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

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