Yamaha RX-A6A vs Marantz SR5015

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      Specifications

      GENERAL Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      BrandYamahaMarantz
      SeriesAventage
      ModelRX-A6ASR5015
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUK, Europe and RussiaUK
      Release Year20212020
      PredecessorYamaha RX-A2070 Marantz SR5014
      SuccessorMarantz Cinema 60
      AMPLIFIER Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Channels9.27.2
      Power Output150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 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 Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Surround:AI™
      DACESS Hyperstream DAC ES9026PRO x1 ES9007S x1
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit
      Maximum Channel Processing11.27.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos 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 5.1.2
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo
      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
      PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 384 kHz/32 Bit up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter ReductionUltra Low Jitter PLL Hybrid PLL Clock Jitter Reducer
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Compressed Music Enhancer MDAX2
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      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
      CINEMA DSP HD3
      DSP Programs24
      SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
      Virtual Speakers including surround back
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. YPAO sound optimization with R.S.C., Multipoint, 3D, 64-Bit High Precision EQ Calculation, Low Frequency mode and Angle measurement Audyssey MultEQ XT
      Audyssey App Support
      YPAO Volume
      PEQ for SUBDown to 15.6 Hz
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDMI Version2.12.1
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
      HDCP Version2.32.3
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC
      Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      MusicCast
      Domotz Pro Compatible
      OvrC Compatible
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App (iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet) Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      HDMI Inputs76
      HDMI Outputs3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for ZONE2/4)2 (simultaneous 8K outs)
      8K Inputs71
      USB InputUSB memory, Portable Audio Player1 Front for USB memory
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs32
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs22
      RCA Line Inputs54
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs1
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs11.27.2
      XLR Pre-outsFront L/R
      Composite Video Inputs22
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs12
      Component Video Outputs1
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsUSBUSB
      Speaker A/B assignable
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      Flasher In
      Remote Control In/Out1 / 1
      dockport
      ZONES Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Number of Zones42
      Powered ZonesZone 2 / 3 2
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA PreoutPre Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Preout
      Zone 4 OutsHDMI
      Zone B Video OutputHDMI
      Zone GUI
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output21
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 1
      Party Mode
      MISCELLANEOUS Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      On-Screen DisplayGraphical User Interface Advanced Graphic User Interface
      GUI Languages9
      SCENESCENE (8 sets)
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Control4 SDDP
      PreAmp Mode
      DisplayHigh-resolution LCD display port hole
      Remote ControllerRC042SR
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      Setup Assistant
      RADIO Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Analog Tuner FM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
      Presets40
      Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
      Internet Radio TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Front PanelMetal
      A.R.T. Wedge
      Speaker Terminals117
      Large Speaker Terminals117
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
      Toroidal Transformer (EI)
      Power Consumption500 W650 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 45 W/75 W
      Standby Power0.4 W0.2 W
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power Standby
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 192 mm x 442 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 271 mm x 442 mm)
      17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 17-3/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 10-5/8" x 17-3/8")
      440 mm x 161 mm x 348 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 231 mm x 348 mm)
      17-3/8" x 6-3/8" x 13-3/4" (with antenna: 17-3/8" x 9-1/8" x 13-3/4")
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)520 mm x 243 mm x 429 mm
      Weight20.3 kg (44.8 lbs)10.1 kg (22.2 lbs)
      Weight of Package12.3 kg
      SPECIFICATIONS Yamaha RX-A6A Marantz SR5015
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)150 W (0.06% THD)100 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)165 W (0.9% THD)
      Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)185 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)220 W (10% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)140 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)200 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)250 W (10% THD)200 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)180 W (1% THD)
      Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
      THD0.05% (AUDIO 2 etc. to Speaker Out, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 75 W, 8 Ω)
      THD (Phono)0.04% (Phono to PRE OUT, 1 kHz, 1 V)
      Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
      Damping Factor120 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)250 mV/47 kΩ unbalanced
      260 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator off)
      520 mV/200 kΩ balanced (attenuator on)
      200 mV/47 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)4.5 mV/47 kΩ2.5 mV
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) unbalanced
      2.4 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) balanced (attenuator off)
      4.8 V balanced (attenuator on)
      Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)45 mV (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1.0 V/470 Ω unbalanced
      2.0 V/470 Ω balanced
      Maximum Preout Level and Impedance2.0 V unbalanced
      4.0 V balanced
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)110 dB100 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)95 dB74 dB
      Phono RIAA Deviation0±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+0/-3 dB (AUDIO 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
      Residual noise (IHF-A Network)150 µV (Speaker Out)
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)75 dB/61 dB
      Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)75 dB/60 dB
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 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 Input1.5 Vp-p
      Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component)
      5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/acIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version4․24․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
      FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 69 dB/68 dBMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
      AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      DAB Freq174.928 MHz - 239.200 MHz (Band III)
      DAB audio formatsMPEG 1 Layer II/MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2 (aacPlus v2)
      Warranty3 Years3 Years

      * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
      ** - 480i/576i only
      *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
      **** - 1080p signal is not converted



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