Marantz SR5012

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 7.1 Channel Processing
    • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2017 Lineup
    4. Predecessor
    5. Successor
    6. Multi-zone Playback
    7. Inputs and Outputs
    8. Audio Section
    9. Video Section
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications

    Overview

    Marantz SR5012 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 24/25/30p 4:4:4 video signal.

    We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 88 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.

    Amplifier
    87
    Audio Features
    85
    Video Features
    95
    Connectivity
    86
    Zones
    82
    Radio
    96
    OVERALL
    88

    For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluation page.


    Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

    Evolution of the series
    Model Year Chann. Power Dolby Atmos DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ Dolby Vision Pass. Price
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    		2020 7.2 100 W 8K
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    		2019 7.2 100 W 4K
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    		2018 7.2 100 W 4K
    SR5012 Image cannot be found 2017 7.2 100 W 4K
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    		2016 7.2 100 W 4K
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    		2015 7.2 100 W 4K
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    		2014 7.2 100 W 4K

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Marantz SR5015 vs SR5014 vs SR5013 vs SR5012 vs SR5011 vs SR5010.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR5012.

    PROs

    •   Dolby Atmos
    •   DTS:X
    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   Works with Amazon Alexa
    •   HEOS
    •   8 HDMI Inputs
    •   USB Input
    •   Multi-Channel Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Component Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify
    •   Tidal

    CONs

    •   No Front Wide Channel Support
    •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
    •   No IMAX Enhanced
    •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
    •   No DSD via HDMI
    •   No HDR10+
    •   No eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   0 8K Input
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   7.2 Channels
    •   Power Output - 100 W
    •   7.1 Channel Processing
    •   2 HDMI Outputs
    •   RCA Line Inputs
    •   2 Zones

    Marantz 2017 Lineup

    In 2017 Marantz released 6 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Marantz 2017 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
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    		11.2140 W11.211.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
    SR7012 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2125 W11.211.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
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    		9.2110 W11.211.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    SR5012 Image cannot be found 7.2100 W7.17.2 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		7.250 W7.12.2 Audyssey MultEQDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		5.250 W5.12.2 Audyssey MultEQ1

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Marantz SR8012 vs SR7012 vs SR6012 vs SR5012 vs NR1608 vs NR1508.

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Marantz SR5012 to its predecessor SR5011 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz SR5011
    Higher DAC Specs 768 kHz/32 Bit vs []
    DTS Virtual:X vs
    Works with Amazon Alexa vs
    HEOS vs
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
    Tidal vs
    Deezer vs
    Napster vs
    Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 2․1 + EDR
    Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
    DOWNGRADES Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz SR5011
    Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Web Control vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Marantz SR5012 vs SR5011.

    Successor

    In 2018 Marantz SR5012 was replaced by Marantz SR5013. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Marantz SR5012 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Marantz SR5013 vs Marantz SR5012
    Phono Input vs
    Web Control vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Marantz SR5012 vs SR5013.

    Multi-zone Playback

    Marantz SR5012 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.
    • 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.
    ZONES
    Number of Zones2
    Powered Zones 2
    Zone 2 OutsPre Out
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output1

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    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 SR5012 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 4 line inputs for analog audio connection.
    • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs 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 (simultaneous)
      8K Inputs: 0
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Inputs: 2   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.
    • Inputs: 2   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • HDMI, USB
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs2 (simultaneous)
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs2
    RCA Line Inputs4
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input 7.1
    RCA Pre-Outs7.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs2
    Composite Video Outputs1
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs2
    Component Video Outputs1

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