Marantz SR7015 vs Marantz SR7013

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      Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz SR7015 to Marantz SR7013 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 and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Marantz SR7015 Marantz SR7013

      Marantz SR7015 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 SR7013 was introduced in 2018. 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 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 50/60Hz 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
      • 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Marantz SR7015 and Marantz SR7013 and gave them scores of 94 and 93 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 SR7015

      Marantz SR7013

      Amplifier
      90
      Amplifier
      90
      Audio Features
      93
      Audio Features
      93
      Video Features
      99
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      93
      Connectivity
      92
      Zones
      93
      Zones
      93
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      94
      OVERALL
      93

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz SR7015 and Marantz SR7013.

      PROS

      Marantz SR7015

      Marantz SR7013

      •   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
      •   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
      •   High Power Output - 125 W
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   IMAX Enhanced
      •   Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   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

      CONS

      Marantz SR7015

      Marantz SR7013

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   1 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K 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

      Marantz SR7015

      Marantz SR7013

      •   9.2 Channels
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   9.2 Channels

      Advantage of Marantz SR7015

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz SR7015 over Marantz SR7013.

      Marantz SR7015 vs Marantz SR7013
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      HDR10+ vs
      Dynamic HDR vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      VRR vs
      QFT vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
      Domotz Pro Compatible vs
      OvrC Compatible vs
      More 8K Inputs 1 vs
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR

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      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 SR7015 Marantz SR7013
        High Power Output125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing11.211.2
        Dolby Atmos up to 7.1.4 with external amp up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        DTS:X up to 7.1.4 with external amp up to 7.1.4 with external amp
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer Built-In Built-In
        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
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.2
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite Component**, Composite
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        HEOS
        Many HDMI Inputs88 (1 front)
        Many HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
        Many RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input 7.1 7.1
        RCA Pre-Outs11.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs4 (1 front)4 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs33
        Ethernet
        Zones33
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Marantz SR7015 Marantz SR7013
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        Few 8K Inputs1
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Marantz SR7015 and Marantz SR7013 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 SR7015 and Marantz SR7013 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz SR7015 and Marantz SR7013 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 6 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:
      • Marantz SR7015
        Inputs:
        8   Outputs: 3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR7013
        Inputs:
        8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz SR7015
        Inputs:
        4   Outputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR7013
        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.
      • Marantz SR7015
        Inputs:
        3   Outputs: 1.
      • Marantz SR7013
        Inputs:
        3   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz SR7015: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio
      • Marantz SR7013: HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio

      Marantz SR7015

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      Marantz SR7013

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