Beast SR8012
Unboxing -
Nothing special about the design but again a soild tank.
Yes it is required someone help for taking out the beast at ease.
As usual one power cord,remote,Audyseey MIC,Stand,bluetooth and wireless detachable antennas.
Marantz standard Glamour porthole display and Full display under the flap ( Every year i was expecting that Marantz should reconsider full display to be visible without opening the flap)
Looking at the AVR backside i felt something is missing !!!Yes it is Antenna connectors !!! Yes i remember now this is not
AV Surround Receiver this is
AV Surround Amplifier only US models has Antenna connectors.
I remember read somewhere to avoid RF interference/Noise Marantz released without Radio tuner for Asian models which i least bothered.Yes as expected it does not have FM/AM antennas.
Who already shortlisted and in a plan of buying this SR8012 have to look for depth if you have place constraints on your fixed AV Rack.It is slightly bigger in size( Depth) which is compared to my Little Master SR7011.
But i feel who already own Pioneer LX seriers ( 9.2 channel ) and yamaha Avantage series starting from 1XXX,this baby can fit thier AV rack( depth wise ).I would recommend to check the spec again.
Feature - of course everybody knows
Yes it is 11.2 channel out of box
Atmos,dts-X what not Auro3D out of box
Made in Japan
Just a peek Oh my Goodness- Mammoth toroidal transformer which is easily visible and reflects the confident to drive my 7.1.2 setup to the edge.Yes No doubt about it.
its time to update my Signature
Few images attached