Denon AVR-X4700H vs Marantz SR6015

      Denon AVR-X4700H

      Marantz SR6015
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-X4700H
      4. Advantage of Marantz SR6015
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Denon AVR-X4700H to Marantz SR6015 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 9 channel amplifiers with Denon AVR-X4700H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-X4700H Marantz SR6015

      Denon AVR-X4700H was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Marantz SR6015 was introduced in 2020. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDMI 2.1
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
      • 8K Passthrough, 8K Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Denon AVR-X4700H and Marantz SR6015 and gave them scores of 94 and 92 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-X4700H

      Marantz SR6015

      Amplifier
      92
      Amplifier
      89
      Audio Features
      93
      Audio Features
      92
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      91
      Connectivity
      92
      Zones
      92
      Zones
      84
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      92

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Denon AVR-X4700H and Marantz SR6015.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-X4700H

      Marantz SR6015

      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   HDMI Version
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   VRR
      •   QFT
      •   8K Passthrough
      •   8K Upscaling
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Denon AVR-X4700H

      Marantz SR6015

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Denon AVR-X4700H

      Marantz SR6015

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Denon AVR-X4700H

      Denon AVR-X4700H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-X4700H over Marantz SR6015.

      Denon AVR-X4700H vs Marantz SR6015
      Higher Power Output 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer Built-In vs
      Bass Sync vs
      More HDMI Inputs 8 vs 7
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, Composite, L/R Audio
      More Zones 3 vs 2
      More Powered Zones 2 and 3 vs 2
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out vs HDMI, Pre Out
      +12V Trigger Output 2 vs 1
      Display 2 lines vs port hole
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / vs / /
      Bigger Power Supply 710 W vs 680 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.05% THD) vs 110 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 165 W (0.7% THD) vs 150 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 200 W (1% THD) vs 185 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 102 dB vs 100 dB

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Denon AVR-X4700H.

      Denon AVR-X4500H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVC-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Yamaha RX-A3020
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X3700H
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      9.2 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-V4A
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Marantz SR7015
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Denon AVR-X4300H
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      9.2 channel

      125 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX302
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Marantz SR8015
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Advantage of Marantz SR6015

      Marantz SR6015
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR6015 over Denon AVR-X4700H.

      Denon AVR-X4700H vs Marantz SR6015
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 vs 4 (1 front)

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Marantz SR6015.

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX505
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      9.2 channel

      120 W

      Marantz NR1711
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Integra DRX-3.4
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      9.2 channel

      100 W

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Marantz SR5015
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Pioneer VSX-534
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      5.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A850
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Marantz Cinema 60
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Onkyo TX-SR343
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      5.1 channel

      65 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ1100
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Denon AVR-X4700H Marantz SR6015
        High Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        IMAX Enhanced
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 Audyssey MultEQ XT32
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dolby Vision
        HDMI []2.12.1
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        VRR
        QFT
        8K Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        8K Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        Many HDMI Inputs87
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 Front for USB memory
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs34 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-X4700H Marantz SR6015
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        Few 8K Inputs11
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-X4700H and Marantz SR6015 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • 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 Marantz SR6015 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Denon AVR-X4700H and Marantz SR6015 have 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, both receivers have 11 channel processing but have only 9 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-X4700H
        Inputs:         8   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR6015
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Denon AVR-X4700H
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR6015
        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. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-X4700H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR6015
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-X4700H: HDMI, USB
      • Marantz SR6015: USB, Composite, L/R Audio

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