| GENERAL | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marantz | Yamaha |
| Series | Aventage | |
| Model | SR7012 | RX-A1070 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | USA and Canada |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Predecessor | Marantz SR7011 | Yamaha RX-A1060 |
| Successor | Marantz SR7013 | Yamaha RX-A1080 |
| AMPLIFIER | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 125 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| Current Feedback Topology | ||
| Discrete Amplification | ||
| HDAM | ||
| THX™ Certification | ||
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | assignable |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Surround:AI™ | ||
| DAC | AKM AK4458 | ESS |
| DAC Specs | 768 kHz/32 Bit | 192 kHz/24 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 11.2 | 7.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | up to 7.1.4 with external amp | up to 5.1.2 |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | ||
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| DTS:X | up to 7.1.4 with external amp | up to 5.1.2 |
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:6 | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | ||
| DTS-HD High Resolution Audio | ||
| DTS 96/24 | ||
| DTS Express | ||
| DTS-ES | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 | Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1 |
| IMAX Enhanced | ||
| Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer | Built-In | |
| PCM | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| Network Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | up to 192 kHz |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD |
| Gapless Playback | ||
| DSD via HDMI | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input | 2-ch/Multi-ch Input |
| DSD via USB | 2-ch Input | 2-ch Input |
| DSD to PCM Converter | ||
| USB DAC | ||
| Jitter Reduction | ||
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | no presence speakers required | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | MDAX2 | including enhancer for Bluetooth® |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | up to 96/24 | |
| Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) | ||
| Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | ||
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | ||
| Audyssey LFC | ||
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | ||
| Audyssey DSX | ||
| Direct Mode | ||
| Straight Decoding Mode | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | with Video On mode | |
| CINEMA DSP | HD3 | |
| DSP Programs | 24 | |
| SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP | Virtual CINEMA FRONT | |
| Virtual Speakers | including surround back | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 | YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation and Angle measurement |
| Audyssey App Support | ||
| YPAO Volume | ||
| PEQ for SUB | Down to 15.6 Hz | |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
| Bass Sync |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| HDR10 | ||
| HDR10+ | ||
| Dynamic HDR | ||
| BT.2020 color space | ||
| Dolby Vision | ||
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | ||
| HDBaseT Compatible | ||
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | via firmware update | |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | 2.3 |
| QMS (Quick Media Switching) | ||
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| QFT (Quick Frame transport) | ||
| 3-D Ready | ||
| Video Signal Passthrough | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K/60p 4:4:4 |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 | up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component**, Composite | Component****, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080i | |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | with Wireless Direct | |
| Bluetooth | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot) | |
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| HEOS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | ||
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| MusicCast | ||
| Domotz Pro Compatible | ||
| Remote Monitoring with ihiji | ||
| OvrC Compatible | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod, iPhone and iPad |
| Remote App | Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices | (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2) | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2) |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | USB memory, portable audio player |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 6 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| RCA Line Outputs | ||
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | 7.1 | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 11.2 | 7.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 4 (1 front) | 4 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 1 | |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 3 | 2 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB, Composite, L/R Audio | HDMI, USB, Analog Audio |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| Flasher In | ||
| Remote Control In/Out | 1 / 1 | |
| dockport |
| ZONES | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 3 | 2 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and 3 | Zone 2 |
| Zone 2 Outs | HDMI, Component, Composite, Pre Out | HDMI, RCA Preout |
| Zone 3 Outs | Pre Out | |
| Zone B Video Output | HDMI | |
| Zone GUI | ||
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 2 | 2 |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | |
| Party Mode |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface | Graphical User Interface |
| GUI Languages | 3 | |
| SCENE | SCENE PLUS (12 sets) | |
| Web Control | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Display | 2 lines + port hole | |
| Remote Controller | RC035SR | |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| Setup Assistant |
| RADIO | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Metal | |
| A.R.T. Wedge | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 11 | 9 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 11 | 9 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| High Grade Audio Components | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Toroidal Transformer | (EI) | |
| Power Consumption | 710 W | 450 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby | ||
| Auto Power off |
| PHYSICAL | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 440 mm x 185 mm x 411 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 247 mm x 411 mm) 17-3/8" x 7-3/8" x 16-1/4" (with antenna: 17-3/8" x 9-3/4" x 16-1/4" | 435 mm x 182 mm x 439 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 247 mm x 439 mm) |
| Weight | 14.2 kg (31 lbs 5 oz) | 14.9 kg (32.8 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Marantz SR7012 | Yamaha RX-A1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 125 W (0.05% THD) | 110 W (0.06% THD) |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 120 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven) | 135 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA) | 165 W (10% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 120 W (0.06% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 165 W (0.7% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.9% THD) | |
| Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) | 235 W (10% THD) | 170 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 200 W (1% THD) | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front) | 280 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front) | 210 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front) | 165 W | |
| Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front) | 135 W | |
| THD | 0.04% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 55 W, 8 Ω) | |
| THD (Phono) | 0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT) | |
| THD (Digital) | 0.008% (1 kHz, at 0 dB) | |
| Analog Distortion | 0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Damping Factor | 150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 200 mV/47 kΩ | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 2.5 mV | 3.5 mV/47 kΩ |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line) | 2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
| Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono) | 45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) | |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | 1.0 V/1.2 kΩ | |
| Rated Output digital | 2 V (at 0 dB playback) | |
| Maximum Preout Level and Impedance | 2.0 V | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB | 110 dB |
| S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) | 74 dB | 95 dB |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | 102 dB | |
| Dynamic Range (digital) | 100 dB | |
| Phono RIAA Deviation | ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | ±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | +0/-3 dB (AUDIO etc., 10 Hz to 100 kHz) |
| Residual noise (IHF-A Network) | 150 µV (Speaker Out) | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE) | 75 dB/60 dB | |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono) | 75 dB/60 dB | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz | 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Maximum Input | 1.5 Vp-p | |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 3․0 + EDR | 2․1 + EDR |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) | Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf) |
| FM Effective Sensitivity | 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) | |
| FM S/N Ratio | Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB | Mono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dB |
| FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) | Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% | Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6% |
| AM Frequency | 520 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 3 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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