Marantz SR5015 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, Apple AirPlay® 2, and Amazon Alexa

Enjoy home theater thrills
One of the things I enjoy most in the world is watching a 4K Blu-ray disc on my surround sound system — the emotional and imaginative experience is simply incredible. The Marantz SR5015 home theater receiver can help you experience the same in your home.

The '5015 is one of my top receiver picks for 2020, offering fantastic performance with movies, music, and video games. Let's take a closer look.
Marantz SR5015 7.2-channel home theater receiver

The SR5015 delivers high-performance surround sound with movies, TV shows, and video games.

Ideal for a Dolby Atmos system
The seven-channel SR5015 is ideal for powering a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos or DTS:X™ system — that's the traditional five speakers and subwoofer configuration, plus a pair of upward-firing or in-ceiling speakers for overhead effects.

You can also go with a 5.1-channel setup in your home theater space, and use the extra two channels for music in another room.

Advanced video processing for gaming and more
Marantz made sure the SR5015 is compatible with the latest video technology. One of its six HDMI inputs supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video content (think S ony's PlayStation® 5, or the Xbox Series X).

The other five HDMI inputs support 4K at 60 frames per second — perfect for high-quality sources like a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player or an Apple TV.

Music in one room or many
This receiver also lets you stream tunes from your phone or tablet through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Apple AirPlay 2. Or, use the built-in phono input to hook up your turntable. You can even play high-resolution tracks from a USB drive or networked computer.

HEOS Built-in technology lets you access all kinds of different content through the SR5015. Listen to internet radio stations, or to popular subscription services like Pandora®, Spotify®, and TIDAL.

You can also integrate the SR5015 into a wireless multi-room audio system with compatible speakers or streaming components. Check out my hands-on review of a few HEOS-enabled speakers to learn more about how this platform works.

Product highlights:
Power and processing:

• 7-channel amplifier
• 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules (HDAM) offer exquisite detail and dynamic range while reducing noise
• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
• Dolby Atmos® processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• Analog-to-HDMI video conversion
• Upscales standard-defin.ition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 8K)
• Audyssey MultEQ XT auto setup and room calibration system

• Built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
• includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
• Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
• Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
• Supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• Built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
• Play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
• Plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)

• Dual-room/dual-source audio output
• Ppowered stereo outputs for second room allows playback in both rooms at once
• All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
• All Zone TV Audio lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in your 2nd room
• Supports both analog and digital audio connections
• Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
• cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 6 in, 2 out
• 1 input and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
• All inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
• Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
• Gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
• Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
• eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV

• Component video switching: 2 in, 1 out
• Composite video switching: 2 in, 1 out
• Digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
• 4 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• 7.2-channel preamp outputs
• Front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
• Outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
• RS-232C and IR (infrared) remote connections for use with optional third-party controllers
• 12-volt trigger output
• Full-sized headphone jack
• Removable power cord

Dimensions and other info:

• Free Marantz AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• AM/FM tuner
• Remote control
• 17-3/8"W x 6-5/16"H x 14-3/16"D (9-1/16"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• Weight: 22.3 lbs.
• Warranty: 1 years

What's in the box:

• 7.2ch AV receiver
• 6' AC power cord
• Remote control (RC042SR)
• 2 "AAA" batteries
• Sound calibration microphone (ACM1HB)
• 2 WLAN/Bluetooth antennas
• FM wire antenna
• AM loop antenna
• Cardboard microphone stand
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Information
• Safety Instructions
• Notes on radio
• Sheet of self-adhesive cable labels
• Spotify brochure
• Heos brochure
• Microphone Stand Assembly Instructions
• "Bluetooth/WiFi Certified" note