The Marantz SR7005 vs SR6006 vs SR6005

The Marantz SR7005

The Marantz SR7005, SR6006 and SR6005 are a series of high-end AV receivers. Each one is powerful enough to produce outstanding sound quality and will make a great addition to any home theater. But each of the SR7005, SR6006 and SR6005 have a different feature set and a corresponding price tag. You might be considering purchasing one of these AV receivers but you want to know if the top-end model is worth the additional cost. I'll be comparing each of these and pointing out their key differences. If you don't need the features of the higher-end models, you'll be able to save a few hundred dollars.

The Marantz SR6005

The Marantz SR7005 is the top-end model with the most features followed by the SR6006 and then the SR6005. They have a lot in common. You'll find that the design of each of these receivers is very similar to each other; they all share an elegant, minimalist look. You will notice, however, that the SR7005 has warm, blue ring around the central knob. Each one is a powerful 7 channel amplifier with a variety of inputs including a number of HDMI 1.4a ports for 3D, USB, digital optical and composite. You'll be able to easily connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to any one of these receivers. You can also purchase he optional RX101 Bluetooth receiver and connect it to the proprietary M-XPort for wireless connectivity with a device like the iPad.

Differences: Networking and Airplay

Now let's move onto their differences. The Marantz SR6005 doesn't have networking or airplay capabilities while both the SR6006 and SR7005 do. The SR7005 and SR6006 have built-in ethernet ports that let you connect to your home network. You'll be able to use online music services like Rhapsody, Pandora or Napster to listen to your favorite music. You can also stream music stored on your home network. Both the SR7005 and the SR6006 also feature Airplay technology that will let you stream music from your iPod, iPhone or iPad wirelessly.

The Marantz SR6006

Differences: Power Output

Another difference between the Marantz SR7005 vs SR6006 vs SR6005 is the power output of the audio drivers in each. The Marantz SR6005 and SR6006 both have 110W of power per audio channel while the Marantz SR7005 has an increased 125W per channel. The Marantz SR7005, being the higher-end model, provides more power for the audio for an enhanced listening experience. That being said, the 110W of power from the SR6006 and SR6005 is nothing to scoff at and would still suit most users quite well.

Marantz	SR7005	SR6006	SR6005
Networking / Airplay	yes	yes	no
Power Output	125W	110W	110W