Marantz SR5015 vs Yamaha RX-A6A

      Marantz SR5015

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz SR5015
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A
      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 SR5015 to Yamaha RX-A6A 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 SR5015 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-A6A has 9 channel amplifiers with Marantz SR5015's being less powerful.


      Marantz SR5015 Yamaha RX-A6A

      Marantz SR5015 was introduced in 2020. 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 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

      Yamaha RX-A6A was introduced in 2021. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 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 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 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

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 150 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, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Marantz SR5015 and Yamaha RX-A6A and gave them scores of 89 and 94 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 SR5015

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      91
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      99
      Connectivity
      89
      Connectivity
      91
      Zones
      82
      Zones
      95
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      97
      OVERALL
      89
      OVERALL
      94

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR5015 and Yamaha RX-A6A.

      PROS

      Marantz SR5015

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   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
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 150 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   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
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   7 8K Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   XLR Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   XLR Pre-outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Marantz SR5015

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Marantz SR5015

      Yamaha RX-A6A

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Advantage of Marantz SR5015

      Marantz SR5015
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR5015 over Yamaha RX-A6A.

      Marantz SR5015 vs Yamaha RX-A6A
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 650 W vs 500 W
      Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

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      Marantz Cinema 60
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      Onkyo TX-NR6100
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      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

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      Marantz SR8015
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      11.2 channel

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      Marantz SR6013
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      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A6A

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A6A over Marantz SR5015.

      Marantz SR5015 vs Yamaha RX-A6A
      More Channels 7.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More Channel Processing 7.1 vs 11.2
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer vs
      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, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB up to 192 kHz vs up to 384 kHz/32 Bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      QMS vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 7
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous 8K outs) vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
      More 8K Inputs 1 vs 7
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 3
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 5
      XLR Line Inputs vs 1
      More RCA Pre-Outs 7.2 vs 11.2
      XLR Pre-outs vs Front L/R
      More Zones 2 vs 4
      More Powered Zones 2 vs Zone 2 / 3
      Zone 2 Outs Pre Out vs HDMI, RCA Preout
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs 2
      Display port hole vs High-resolution LCD display
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 100 W (0.08% THD) vs 150 W (0.06% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 200 W (10% THD) vs 250 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 110 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB vs 95 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
      Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

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      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-A4A
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      Yamaha RX-A2080
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      Yamaha RX-A8A
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      11.2 channel

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      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ50
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      9.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X4800H
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      9.4 channel

      125 W

      Marantz Cinema 50
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      9.4 channel

      110 W

      Pioneer VSX-LX805
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      11.4 channel

      150 W

      Onkyo TX-RZ70
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      11.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2010
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-A2040
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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 Marantz SR5015 Yamaha RX-A6A
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ XT YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement
        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
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component****, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        USB Input1 Front for USB memoryUSB memory, Portable Audio Player
        Phono Input
        RCA Pre-Outs7.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Component Video Inputs21
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Marantz SR5015 Yamaha RX-A6A
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz SR5015 and Yamaha RX-A6A with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz SR5015 has 7.2 and Yamaha RX-A6A has 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, Yamaha RX-A6A has 11 channel processing but has only 7 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
      • XLR Inputs and Outputs: There is one pair of XLR inputs on Yamaha RX-A6A. If your CD player, Blu-Ray player or other source have XLR outputs you can connect them to the receiver's XLR Inputs for higher quality balanced connection. Besides unbalanced RCA pre-outs Yamaha RX-A6A also has XLR outputs. In case your external power amplifier has XLR inputs you can use the balanced connection for higher audio quality.
      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Marantz SR5015 and 5 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A6A for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Marantz SR5015 and 3 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A6A for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Marantz SR5015
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous 8K outs)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         7   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)
        8K Inputs: 7.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz SR5015
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A supports up to 1080i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Marantz SR5015
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A6A
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz SR5015: USB
      • Yamaha RX-A6A: USB

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