Marantz Cinema 50 vs Marantz SR8015

      Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz SR8015
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50
      4. Advantage of Marantz SR8015
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz Cinema 50 to Marantz SR8015 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. The Marantz Cinema 50 has 9 channel and the Marantz SR8015 has 11 channel amplifiers with Marantz Cinema 50's being less powerful.


      Marantz Cinema 50 Marantz SR8015

      Marantz Cinema 50 was introduced in 2022. 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 11.4 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 SR8015 was introduced in 2020 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 11 channel amplifier with 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 13.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro 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.

      Highlights

      • 9.4 Channels
      • 11.4 Channel Processing
      • 110 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

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

      We evaluated Marantz Cinema 50 and Marantz SR8015 and gave them scores of 92 and 96 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.

      Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz SR8015

      Amplifier
      88
      Amplifier
      94
      Audio Features
      93
      Audio Features
      97
      Video Features
      100
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      93
      Zones
      84
      Zones
      93
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      92
      OVERALL
      96

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz Cinema 50 and Marantz SR8015.

      PROS

      Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz SR8015

      •   High Power Output - 110 W
      •   11.4 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
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   6 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Many Channels - 11.2
      •   High Power Output - 140 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   13.2 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
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Multi-Channel Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Toroidal Transformer

      CONS

      Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz SR8015

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   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

      Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz SR8015

      •   9.4 Channels
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Marantz Cinema 50

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz Cinema 50 over Marantz SR8015.

      Marantz Cinema 50 vs Marantz SR8015
      Dolby Atmos Music vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) vs Audyssey MultEQ XT32
      More 8K Inputs 6 vs 1
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Marantz Cinema 50.

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Denon AVR-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVR-X3700H
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      9.2 channel

      105 W

      Marantz Cinema 60
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVC-X3800H
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      9.4 channel

      105 W

      Anthem MRX 540 8K
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      5.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Marantz SR6015
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVR-S750H
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      7.2 channel

      75 W

      Anthem MRX 740 8K
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      7.2 channel

      140 W

      Advantage of Marantz SR8015

      Marantz SR8015
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR8015 over Marantz Cinema 50.

      Marantz Cinema 50 vs Marantz SR8015
      More Channels 9.4 vs 11.2
      Higher Power Output 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support vs
      Bi-amp capability assignable vs 5-ch (assignable)
      More Channel Processing 11.4 vs 13.2
      DTS:X up to 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 with external amp vs Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
      Dialog Level Adjustment vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 8
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 vs 7 (1 front)
      Multi-Channel Input vs 7.1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 11.4 vs 13.2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs vs 3
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
      More Zones 2 vs 3
      More Powered Zones 2 vs 2 and 3
      Zone 2 Outs HDMI, Pre Out vs HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2
      Display port hole OLED vs 2 lines + port hole
      More Speaker Terminals 11 vs 13
      More Large Speaker Terminals 11 vs 13
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals vs
      Toroidal Transformer (EI) vs
      Bigger Power Supply 680 W vs 780 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 110 W (0.08% THD) vs 140 W (0.05% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 150 W (0.7% THD) vs 175 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 220 W (10% THD) vs 250 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 102 dB

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      Pioneer SC-LX901
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A1060
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Anthem MRX 740 8K
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      7.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A2040
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Marantz Cinema 40
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Marantz SR8012
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Marantz Cinema 30
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      11.4 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 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 Marantz Cinema 50 Marantz SR8015
        High Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.413.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 with external amp up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 or 5.1.6 with external amp Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 11.1-ch (Built-In) 13.1-ch (Built-In)
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade) 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
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        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-Outs11.413.2
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Marantz Cinema 50 Marantz SR8015
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz Cinema 50 and Marantz SR8015 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 SR8015 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz Cinema 50 has 11.4 and Marantz SR8015 has 13.2 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, Marantz Cinema 50 has 11 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier and Marantz SR8015 has 13 channel processing but has only 9 channel amplifier, so they need external amplifiers connected to their analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 5 pair of line inputs on Marantz Cinema 50 and 7 pair of line inputs on Marantz SR8015 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:
      • Marantz Cinema 50
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 6.
      • Marantz SR8015
        Inputs:         8   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.
      • Marantz Cinema 50
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Marantz SR8015
        Inputs:         5   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.
      • Marantz Cinema 50
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Marantz SR8015
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz Cinema 50: USB
      • Marantz SR8015: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio

      Marantz Cinema 50

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