Marantz is a brand. The company’s products are renowned for their solutions in the Hi-Fi equipment market for home theater systems. The new flagship Marantz SR8015 is an 11.2-channel AV receiver supporting 8K resolution. And all modern 3D audio formats, to create a powerful home theater with refined musical sound.
Technical Specifications of Marantz SR8015
The receiver is equipped with one dedicated HDMI input and two HDMI 8K outputs. Upscaling to 8K resolution is available from all eight HDMI ports. Supports color sub-discretization 4:4:4 Pure Color, HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, ALLM, QMS, QFT, VRR.
Discrete high-current amplifiers provide 140 W power per channel (8 Ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2 channels). Automatic adjustment of speaker output power depending on volume level ensures reduced power consumption in real-time mode.
The created 3D sound immerses you completely in what’s happening on the screen thanks to support for the latest surround sound formats. Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D are all supported.
| Number of channels | 11.2 (two subwoofer outputs) |
| Output power | 140-205 W per channel depending on load |
| Bi-Amp | Yes |
| 8K support | 60 Hz (1 input, 2 outputs) |
| 4K support | 120 Hz |
| Upscaling | up to 8K/50-60 Hz |
| HDR support | HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR |
| Number of HDMI inputs | 7 + 1 (front) |
| Number of HDMI outputs | 2 + 1 (zone) |
| Multichannel audio formats support | DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Surround, Auro 3D, MPEG-H |
| HDMI eARC | Yes |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| HDMI Pass-Through (Standby Mode) | Yes |
| Phono input | Yes (MM) |
| Number of zones | 3 |
| Streaming services support | Spotify, TuneIn, Pandora, Amazon Prime Music, SiriusXM, Tidal, Deezer and others |
| Wireless connection | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, HEOS Multi-room and Streaming |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Hi-Res support | PCM 192 kHz/24 bit; DSD 2.8/5.6 MHz |
| Roon Tested certification | Yes |
| Voice control | Alexa, Google Voice Assistant, Apple HomePod |
| 12V trigger output | 2 |
| Power consumption | 780 W |
| Dimensions | 440x450x185 mm |
| Weight | 17.6 kg |
Marantz SR8015 – Reviews of the AV Receiver
Enthusiasts are actively discussing the Marantz SR8015 model on social networks. Dissatisfaction is expressed by those who listen to radio signals in high-quality reception (FM and AM). The tuner is not provided in the Marantz SR8015 AV receiver. Hence the negative comments. On the other hand, this is a high-class multichannel amplifier packed with modern electronics. For audiophiles, it offers excellent sound, which everyone talks about but does not always hear on their speakers.
Among the advantages, the 11-channel system (format 7.2.4) can be added. For those unaware, this is the minimum for building a full-fledged sound space for Dolby Atmos systems. Clearly, the Marantz SR8015 will be much more effective than old 5.1 systems (including 5.1.2 and 5.1.4). In terms of 7.1, switching from a 7.1 system will not be very noticeable, but the 7.1 format will definitely be phased out forever.
The debates among audiophiles around the Marantz SR8015 AV receiver were sparked by network music playback. The HEOS app used by the company has a low rating among users. Unfriendly interface, errors when playing music from Spotify, lack of integration with the “smart home” system. All these software shortcomings spoil the overall impression of the receiver. And this is despite the sound quality, which cannot fail to please.
