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Marantz SR7012 vs Pioneer SC-LX801

17.32 in
7.28 in
Marantz SR7012 Av Receiver
Marantz SR7012
17.13 in
7.28 in
Pioneer SC-LX801 Av Receiver
Pioneer SC-LX801
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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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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Bob Barrett auditions Pioneer's Elite SC-LX901. This 11.2-channel AV receiver is rated at 140 watts continuous power output at eight ohms, and it sports all the features and technologies you'd expect in a flagship receiver.Read more
Pioneer's SC-LX701 LX801 LX901 Network Receivers feature 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, hi-res music streaming, new jitter reduction systems, and the latest 4K/UHD video support with HDR and BT.2020.Read more
This thrilling home cinema amp has every feature you could wish for...Read more
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User rating
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Full Comparison

General

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Receiver typeStereoSurround

Connectivity

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Composite video in42
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in32
Digital audio optical in23
Digital audio coaxial in22
Number of HDMI inputs88
Number of HDMI outputs32
Bluetoothyesyes
Ethernet LANyesyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
RS-232 ports11
Wi-Fiyesyes

Audio properties

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Audio output channels9.29.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
Audio amplifieryesyes
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)200.0 W200.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • ALAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Surround
  • Dolby TrueHD

Video

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
3Dyesyes
Video upscalingyesyes

Design

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Colour of productSilverBlack

Dimensions

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Width17.32 in17.13 in
Depth16.18 in17.36 in
Height7.28 in7.28 in
Weight497.36 oz638.46 oz

Radio

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
AM antenna ports quantity11
FM antenna ports quantity11
Internet radioyesyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Deezer
  • Napster
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
  • Pandora
  • Spotify
  • TuneIn

Features

Marantz SR7012Marantz SR7012
Pioneer SC-LX801Pioneer SC-LX801
Optical drive includednono
Card reader integratednono
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
AirPlayyesyes

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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