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Marantz SR6009 (USA version)
Highlights
- 7.2 channels
- 7.1 channel processing
- 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
- 4K Upscaling, 4K Passthrough
- AirPlay, DLNA
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- USB and Phono inputs
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Content
Overview
Marantz SR6009 was introduced in 2014. 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 passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 83 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
Pros and Cons
In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR6009.
PROS |
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Front Wide Channel Support |
DSD via HDMI |
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. |
New HDCP Version |
4K or 8K Video Passthrough |
4K or 8K Signal Upscaling |
Analog To HDMI Upconversion |
Ethernet |
Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth |
Many HDMI Inputs |
USB Input |
Many RCA Line Inputs |
Many Optical Inputs |
Composite Video Inputs |
Component Video Inputs |
Multi-Channel Input |
RCA Pre-Outs |
Zones |
Analog Tuner |
Pandora |
Spotify |
CONS |
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No Dolby Atmos |
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
No DTS:X |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer |
No eARC |
No HDR10 |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No HEOS |
No Chromecast Built-In |
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa |
Few 8K Inputs |
No Tidal |
Old Bluetooth Version |
Audio Section
7 channel Amplifier
Marantz SR6009 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
- Current Feedback Topology: Marantz SR6009 features Current Feedback Topology which is a well known, Marantz’ original circuit technology. The Current Feedback amplifier technology fits perfectly with the high requirements set for Super Audio software providing wide-bandwidth, high-speed reproduction. The impedance at the Current Feedback point is limited resulting in a very low phase shift. Marantz receivers and amplifiers equipped with Current Feedback can keep the phase compensation via Negative FeedBack (NFB) to a minimum, resulting in high through-rate, excellent transient response and superb sonic transparency for the full bandwidth. Unlike conventional Voltage Feedback amplification, the Current Feedback amplification makes the power amplifier in-sensitive to difficult loudspeaker loads.
- HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module): Marantz SR6009 features exclusive Marantz HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) technology found on their Reference Series components. Marantz developed its own discrete circuit boards to replace standard IC's. These HDAM's consist of discrete surface mount components with short mirror image L/R signal paths. Those devices are doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate and reduced noise level, resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound. Over the years Marantz developed different types of the HDAM to improve quality and to fit to the special requirements of a product category like CD or amplifier.
Speaker Configurations
Marantz SR6009's 7 channel amplifier can be assigned for different speaker configurations.
- Configurations: Available configurations are:
- 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
- Front Wide Channel support: Marantz SR6009 supports front wide channels. With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels - 7.2.
- 2-ch Bi-Amp: Marantz SR6009 allows you to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.
Audyssey DSX
Audyssey DSX allows you to augment a standard five-channel home theater with either two Front Wide or two Front High speakers. The Wide channels create an expansive soundstage and bring out convincing directional effects. Alternatively, Height channels can add a vertical dimension to movie and game soundtracks.
Sound Processing
- Audyssey: Marantz SR6009 comes with Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
- Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
- Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
- MDAX2: Compressed music enhancement in Marantz SR6009 is done by Marantz’ MDAX2 technology. The use of compressed audio files like MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or AAC is getting more and more popular. The audio quality of these compressed files however is less than the original lossless files that are on a CD, especially lacking the higher frequencies and affecting the lower frequencies which make the audio image less wide and deep. The Marantz Digital Audio Expander 2, also called M-DAX2, recalculates the outputted frequency range. This enables you to get a more detailed and clearer sound.
Room Calibration
Marantz SR6009 comes with Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO room correction system and includes the calibration microphone.
- Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.
Video Section
HDMI
Marantz SR6009 features 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs: 1 for MAIN and 1 for ZONE2.
- 4K/60Hz Passthrough: All inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
- 4K Upscaling: Marantz SR6009 can upscale up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI and analog sources.
- Analog To HDMI Upconversion: The a/v receiver supports video upconversion, so you can connect your analog Component and Composite video sources and Marantz SR6009 will output them via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
- HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: All inputs and outputs are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
- 3D Ready: Marantz SR6009 is able to pass 3D video through HDMI.
Multi-zone Playback
Marantz SR6009 offers multi-zone playback which allows you to play different input sources in 2 different rooms.
Zone 2
- Powered Zone 2: You can use the unit's 2 amplifier channels by connecting Zone 2 speakers directly to the speaker terminals. The remaining 5 channels will be left for main zone amplification.
- HDMI Output: Marantz SR6009 offers HDMI output for Zone 2. This means that it can send two different HDMI signals to two displays.
- Audio Pre Output: If you have a dedicated power amplifier for Zone 2 you can connect it to the a/v receiver via pre outs and control volume from the a/v receiver.
Inputs and Outputs
Audio
- 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 the a/v receiver and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the a/v receiver.
- Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz SR6009 has 7.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the a/v receiver to power the rest.
- Analog Line Inputs: There are 6 line inputs for analog audio connection.
- Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 2 optical outputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connection.
- Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.
Video
- HDMI:
- Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
8K Inputs: 0 - Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
- Inputs: 4 Outputs: 1
- 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 SR6009 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.
- Inputs: 2 Outputs: 1


Specifications
Here we list all the available features and specifications of Marantz SR6009.
BASICS | |
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Brand | Marantz |
Model | SR6009 |
Type | A/V Receiver |
Country | USA |
Release Year | 2014 |
AMPLIFIER | |
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Channels | 7.2 |
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 | |
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Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 |
Air Studios Monitor Certification | |
Dolby Atmos | |
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | |
Dolby Atmos Music | |
Dolby TrueHD | |
Dolby Digital Plus | |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | |
Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz |
Dolby Digital EX | |
Surround EX | |
DTS:X | |
DTS Neural:X | |
DTS Virtual:X | |
DTS Neo | Neo:X |
DTS-HD Master Audio | |
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | |
DTS 96/24 | |
DTS Express | |
DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
IMAX Enhanced | |
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | |
PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz |
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
Gapless Playback | |
DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
DSD via USB | 2-ch Input |
DSD to PCM Converter | |
USB DAC | |
Jitter Reduction | |
DTS Dialog Control | |
Dialog Enhancement | |
Dialog Level Adjustment | |
Dialog Normalization | |
Dialogue Lift | |
Compressed Music Enhancer | 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 | |
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Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO |
Audyssey App Support | |
Optimized Bass Redirection | |
Bass Sync |
VIDEO | |
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Enhanced ARC | |
HDCP Version | 2.2 |
HDR10 | |
HDR10+ | |
Dynamic HDR | |
Dolby Vision | |
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |
BT.2020 color space | |
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 |
Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 50/60Hz 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 | |
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MHL Input | |
DLNA 1.5 | |
FireConnect | |
FlareConnect | |
Domotz Pro Compatible | |
Remote Monitoring with ihiji | |
OvrC Compatible | |
HEOS | |
Chromecast Built-In | |
DTS Play-Fi | |
Works with Amazon Alexa | |
Works with SONOS | |
AirPlay | AirPlay |
Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
Remote App | Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices |
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | |
Ethernet | |
Ethernet Switch | |
Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | |
HDBaseT Compatible | |
HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) |
HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) |
8K Inputs | |
USB Input | 1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory |
USB DC Out Port | |
RCA Line Input | 6 (1 front) |
RCA Line Output | |
XLR Line Inputs | |
Phono Input | |
Optical Inputs | 2 |
Optical Outputs | |
Coaxial Inputs | 2 |
Composite Video Input | 4 (1 front) |
Composite Video Output | 1 |
S-Video Input | |
S-Video Output | |
Component Video Input | 2 |
Component Video Output | 1 |
PC In | |
Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 |
RCA Pre-Outs | 7.2 |
XLR Pre-outs | |
Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio |
Speaker A/B | assignable |
Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
ZONES | |
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Zones | 2 |
Powered Zones | 2 |
Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Pre Out |
RS-232C Interface | |
+12V Trigger Output | 1 |
MISC | |
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On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface |
GUI Languages | 3 |
Web Browser Control | |
IP Control for CI | |
Display | port hole |
Remote Controller | RC025SR |
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / |
Detachable Power Cord | |
Flasher In | |
Remote Control In/Out | 1 / 1 |
Setup Assistant |
RADIO | |
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Analog Tuner | FM/AM |
Digital Radio | |
Internet Radio | |
Pandora | |
Spotify | |
Tidal | |
Deezer | |
Napster | |
SiriusXM Internet Radio |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Chassis | Trapdoor design |
Front Panel | Aluminum |
Solid Aluminum Front | |
Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Large Speaker Terminals | 9 |
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | |
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | |
High Grade Audio Components | |
Gold plated RCA terminals |
POWER | |
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Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
Power Consumption | 650 W |
No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 50 W/80 W |
Standby Power | 0.2 W |
GENERAL | |
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ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | |
Auto Power off | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 440 mm x 161 mm x 398 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 229 mm x 398 mm) 17-3/8" x 6-3/8" x 15-3/4" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 9-1/8" x 15-3/4") |
Weight | 11.4 kg (25 lbs 2 oz) |
Warranty | 3 Years |
SPECS | |
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Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 | 110 W (0.08% THD) |
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 | 150 W (0.7% THD) |
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 185 W (1% THD) |
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 |
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 2.5 mV |
Rated Output digital | 2 V (at 0 dB playback) |
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB |
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 74 dB |
S/N Ratio (digital) | 102 dB |
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) |
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz |
DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 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) |
Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) |
Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR |
Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A |
FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 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 | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
Successor
In 2015 Marantz SR6009 was replaced by SR6010. Let us now have a look at some important changes that the successor brought.
UPGRADES | Marantz SR6010 | vs | Marantz SR6009 |
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More Channel Processing | 9.2 | vs | 7.1 |
Dolby Atmos | up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp | vs | |
Dolby Surround Upmixer | vs | ||
DTS:X | up to 5.1.4 or 7.1.2 with external amp | vs | |
DTS Neural:X | vs | ||
Audyssey LFC | vs | ||
Audyssey Sub EQ HT | vs | ||
Independent Subwoofer Outputs | vs | ||
More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRO | vs | Audyssey MultEQ XT + PRO |
HDR10 | vs | ||
Dolby Vision | vs | ||
HLG | vs | ||
BT.2020 color space | vs | ||
More RCA Pre-Outs | 13.2 | vs | 7.2 |
More Speaker Terminals | 11 | vs | 9 |
More Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | vs | 9 |
DOWNGRADES | Marantz SR6010 | vs | Marantz SR6009 |
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Dolby Pro Logic | vs | PLIIz | |
DTS Neo | vs | Neo:X |
For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Marantz SR6009 vs Marantz SR6010.