Marantz announces the SR5104 and SR6014-- a pair of 4K UHD AV receivers. Designed with custom installers in mind, the AVRs claim the latest in remote management via Domotz Pro, ihiji Invision and OvrC, as well as RS232C and IP control capabilities.
The SR6104 features high-current discrete power amplifiers on all channels to deliver 110W per channel (8 ohm, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-channel driven). Low impedance driver capability allows the SR6014 to offer operational stability with a wide range of speakers. It handles an array of multi-dimensional audio formats, including Imax Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X.
Both SR6014 and SR5014 add Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation technology to provide an object-based listening experience without need for dedicated height or surround speakers. Installers can configure up to seven channels for a 7.1 setting, while the technology adds virtualised height effects.
SR Series AVRs include x8 HDMI inputs, with one on the front panel for quick connections. Each input supports 4K UHD 60Hz video, 4:4:4: Pure Color sub-sampling, Dolby Vision, HLG, High Dynamic Range (HDR10), 21:9 video, 3D and BT.2020 passthrough and HDCP 2.3 copy protection. The two AVRs also support eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) for the transmission of lossless and object-based audio such as Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Atmos from TV apps using a single HDMI cable. An Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) ensures a more responsive and immersive gaming experience for Xbox One users connected with select TV models with ALLM support.
HEOS Built-in allows the AVRs to work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai. Additional HEOS Built-in components, such as HEOS-capable speakers or other Marantz electronics with HEOS Built-in allow customers to play all music in one room or many. Other voice commands include the ability to switch between connected components, adjust volume, pause, mute, play a previous or next track, and more.
The SR series also decodes up to 24-bit/192kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files, together with DSD 2.8 and 5.6MHz tracks. HDMI Multiple Input Assign allows users to listen to multiple audio sources while maintaining the same video content on-screen. All Zone Stereo Mode (aka Party Mode) is storable on "Smart Select," so both Main Zone and Zone 2 can initiate music playback in sync by simply pressing the "Smart Select" button on the remote, app or 3rd party controllers.
The Marantz SR6014 and SR5014 are available from July 2019.
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