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Marantz SR7008 vs Marantz SR7012

17.3 in
7.4 in
Marantz SR7008 Av Receiver
Marantz SR7008
17.32 in
7.28 in
Marantz SR7012 Av Receiver
Marantz SR7012
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
The Marantz SR5008, SR6008, and SR7008 receivers are straight up audiophile products, but lack some of the features that make other AV receivers so compelling. Here's how we think they stack up.Read more
Senseless Ramblings Thought streams plus mini review of the Marantz SR7008 and Colorfly's C4 Pro PMP. Article By Steven R. RochlinRead more
Steve Withers reviews the new new flagship receiver from Marantz - the SR7008.Read more
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2
2 editorial reviews
With Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, Marantz’s SR7012 is one of a handful of receivers to boast this trio of sonic processing suites straight out of the box. One step down and, following a healthy price cut since its original launch, considerably more affordable than the brand’s flagship SR8012 AVR, could this £1,000 model be the sweet spot for object-based audio value? Well, if you're not hunting for 11 integrated channels, it may well be.Read more
Marantz’s SR7012 AVR is a powerhouse 9.2 channel receiver packed with the latest and greatest audio, video, streaming, and smart home technologies that will stand toe-to-toe with the competition.Read more
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User rating
55
3.9 out of 5
55 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
3 %
38
4.0 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Receiver typeSurroundStereo

Connectivity

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Audio (L/R) in56
Composite video out22
Composite video in44
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in33
Digital audio optical in22
Digital audio coaxial in22
Number of HDMI inputs78
Number of HDMI outputs33
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
RS-232 ports11

Audio properties

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Audio output channels9.29.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Input impedance47000.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)125.0 W125.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)165.0 W200.0 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)102.0 dB102.0 dB
Audio formats supported
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • WAV
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • DSD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
Bass adjustmentyesyes

Video

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
3Dyesyes
Video upscalingyesyes

Design

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Colour of product
  • Gold,Silver
  • Black
Silver

Dimensions

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Width17.3 in17.32 in
Depth16.0 in16.18 in
Height7.4 in7.28 in
Weight479.73 oz497.36 oz

Radio

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
AM antenna ports quantity11
FM antenna ports quantity11
Internet radioyesyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Pandora
  • SIRIUS Internet Radio
  • Spotify
  • Deezer
  • Napster
  • Spotify
  • Tidal

Features

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Optical drive includednono
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Card reader integratednono
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
AirPlayyesyes

Power

Marantz SR7008Marantz SR7008
Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Power consumption (typical)710.0 W710.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W0.5 W

Pros & Cons

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