Denon AVR-X3800H vs Marantz SR6013

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Denon AVR-X3800H and Marantz SR6013 review. According to the results of our review, Denon AVR-X3800H received 8.8 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR6013 was rated 9.1 points. The release date of AVR-X3800H is 2022, and SR6013 is 2018. This review shows us that the SR6013 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AVR-X3800H.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X3800H over Marantz SR6013

Main advantages Marantz SR6013 over Denon AVR-X3800H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVR-X3800H supports 9.4-channels sound, but Marantz SR6013 supports a 9.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the SR6013 this value is 110/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X3800H it is 105/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVR-X3800H 8 out of 10, and the SR6013 - 10.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Denon AVR-X3800H got 8 points, but Marantz SR6013 received 10 points.

Denon AVR-X3800H is equipped with 6/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR6013 has 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.

The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Denon AVR-X3800H in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Marantz SR6013 has the HDCP 2.2 version.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the AVR-X3800H were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the SR6013.

With the 4K pass-through feature, the AV receiver sends "native" 4K signals to a 4K TV from a video source without any processing. The AVR-X3800H works with the 4K/120Hz video, and the SR6013 has the 4K/60Hz.

The AV receiver passes "native" 8K signals from a video source to 8K TV without any encoding, with the 8k pass-through features. The 8K path-through is available only on Denon AVR-X3800H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Denon AVR-X3800H got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Marantz SR6013 got 9.

Each of these devices has Auro-3D on its feature list.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the AVR-X3800H licensed by IMAX.