Customer Ratings & Reviews

This my first marantz Since 1987 it sound good then and man with surround sound It’s even better. I’ve always went with Yamaha for many years and never been disappointed. This time around I wanted to try something new I Tried pioneer but it sounded like it was missing something then I read about this marantz 8012. It’s everything I read about and more this thing makes me Feel like I’m at the theater with every movie I watch . No regrets here .

Amazing unit and I got at a steal (open box/clerance) since this particular model is about 5 years old. Not sure why it's showing up priced more than the newer model (SR8015) but hopefully this review will help others. The biggest differences from the 8012 and the 8015 are in the video features. The newer model is more compatible with newer TV's that supports E-ARC and HDMI 2.2. This 8012 unit doesn't, so again not sure why it's being priced more than the 8015. If you are like me and can get this at a great price and are more concerned with the power output then go for it. You can find products on Amazon like a E-ARC HDMI extractor that will help you with connecting to newer TV's.

I have owned many of marantz receivers, but this one by far has been the best one I have owned so far. The set up was very easy, even for a beginner it would be easy, the 11 channels of power are amazing with the new sound formats or even with old sound formats. The receiver is a little bit on the pricey side, but well worth it in my opinion.

Growing up in the 70s and 80s,I was spoiled by the receivers that Japan was producing for the American audio market. They were of solid construction and were made to rock. Come the 90s,most audio/video equipment manufacturers have gone to cheaper factories in China and Vietnam to produce their products and it shows in how light their models have become in weight and the sound is not as rich due to using IC chips in the sound path instead of capacitors. BEHOLD....Marantz is producing some of its models in Japan again and the SR8012 (The Beast) is one of them. It has a HUGE toroidal transformer and not the cheap U shaped ones. Well laid out separate power supplies for all functions and good sized aluminum heat sinks. Set up is a breeze once you connect it to your tv (Menu functions) as it allows you to custom tailor your speaker settings(frequency response on the fronts and surrounds and not just small,medium,large). Uncluttered front just like the rest of the Marantz family with the extras hidden behind a front 'Drawbridge Door". So when shopping for an Old School Quality AV receiver,consider the Marantz SR8012. I doubt that you will be disappointed.

Upgraded from a Yamaha RX A3030 that went out on me. WOW what a difference. I am hearing things in all speakers I have not heard in a long time. Sound is crisp and accurate. FLAC music files sound amazing. And I had never heard Dolby Atmos before and it is amazing. Currently running a 7.2.2 setup and will be upgrading to full 7.2.4 soon. I am not disappointed with this system. Marantz support is great. I received one unit that was not working right and Marantz tech went through everything before we determined that it was defective and advised that I return it to Best Buy. BTW Best Buy Tacoma was amazing in dealing with me and expedited my replacement. The store manager and the Magnolia HIFI person were fantastic. I do like the way Yamaha does internet radio and such better, but I don't use that feature that often so the Marantz version is more than adequate for me. Heos support is a nice feature as I have Heos speakers in my house. So far I have no complaints or regrets. Well worth the price, in my opinion.

I was planning on waiting a little while longer on this; hope to come back later on with more. First off, if you're honestly looking at it and can afford the price, I cannot imagine how you would ever be sorry for this purchase. It's as future proof as they can make it right now and supplies a LOT of power to all the speakers, with that warm Marantz sound, excellent Odyssey processing and several ceiling-speaker configurations and processing modes to choose from. I still have not played with the Auro-3D, although I configured my speakers in the manner suggested for that. DTS X: Neuro and Dolby Atmos are great, and the receiver itself helps you find things you haven't heard before in even the most familiar material (I didn't think there was anything else RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK could sound like, and I was wrong). A truly great receiver. Look into getting a cooling unit for it; I got one and life is great. Be prepared to spend time going through the manual and really listening to what this has to offer, on all settings and at every input. Oh, also beautiful and huge.

I bought this A/V receiver to power the Dolby Atmos system in my new home. No regrets! This receiver has excellent power and clarity to make my system sound better than the theater! I'm not a big fan of the HEOS setup, but it's only a minor nuisance. Once you get the settings the way you want them, LOOKOUT! I even have it simultaneously sending video and sound to a second television in my outdoor living area! With all the power, this thing generates a lot of heat, though. Make sure it is in a well-ventilated area.

I am really enjoying this receiver when listening to music streaming from TIDAL this receiver is at a different level then any other receivers I have owned and for movies its also fantastic when watching a movies with Atmos .I also own two other Marantz receivers but this receiver just makes my speakers really sound great in my Home Theater .I really highly recommend this receiver even if it's a little pricey but it has everything I need and more for the future . I also use the 2nd zone for speakers on my deck and pool area and it sounds great also.

This is the best receiver i have ever owned . Very easy to access control functions . Plenty of power to drive my 5.1 set up. There is a lot more left for future addons. I can truly hear the difference in sound quality compared to my last set up. I combined this system with the panasonic dp9000 and used hdmi cables to separate the the audio and video WOW! Made in Japan Not china.

I have waited 3 yrs to buy a Marantz. The SR 8012 is the "bees knees!" Not cheap, but we'll worth the wait! Nothing compares to the warmth Marantz sound puts out! All future proofed!! The only issue is the settings on the video application. Between the bluray player and the tv. Something gets lost when using the full screen 16:9. Keep getting the bars. All in 4K still, but just keep getting the bars top and bottom, or on sides and tv and everything is set to stretch full screen. I am still looking into it. Also when playing a normal DVD on a 4k player, it does not recognize it, and won't turn on. 4K Blurays and regular blurays, no problem. Will not see dvd's on same player. All in all, very happy with the investment!!

This is an awesome receiver. I sounds amazing and handles all the latest features from Atmos to 4K. I hear that you can send it for an hardware upgrade to support 8K, but I have not confirmed.

This thing is a monster. If you can afford it, get it! The sound and power is great!

this is definitely hands down the best receiver I have ever owned, I love it, such good sound quality and soo feature rich!!!

Using as a 7-channel surround sound, primary audio, and auxiliary area sound source. All sound good with excellent control setup. Recommended

This thing is a beast couldn't be happier with this unit it's very simple to setup run the audyssey feature and it will dial your room in for you the thing that I love best about this unit it has pre outs for all channels so therefore you can add external amps which I have done to power my cerwin Vega Xls215 front speakers I'm rocking the house it will perform whether you like movies or music........ Enjoy

The marantz sr8012 is by far one of the best sounding av receivers I’ve listened to. This piece of equipment can take your plan setup and use its correction software to get the most out of what you have. I would recommend to anyone in the market for a receiver.

Great receiver . I’m hearing things in my movies I never heard before . I’m running an older klipsch 7.1 system, and planning on adding height speakers in the near future.. I got it right around Christmas time, so I was able to get a discount on it .

Stepped my system up from 5.1 to 11.1 system. The unit provides great sound and easy connections. I used the Audacity to calibrate the system. It was easy to do and I am happy with the result.

I put a lot of time and research in trying to find the best receiver for our theatre room that supports Dolby Atmos. This Marantz receiver delivers quality sound.

Anyone who is in the market for a flagship receiver and buys this unit, Knows what they are getting.... no need to review. GREAT