I hope everyone had a great week! We are very excited to present this video since we have had so many questions about these two units. We hope this helps you in making a buying decision. If you do plan to purchase please show your support by buying from Dreamedia. We have them in stock and ready to ship nationwide! You can officially now order through our website or call and email like normal. 877-417-9000 or sales@dreamediaav.com Links To Purchase: Marantz AV10: shopdreamedia.com/products/marantz-av-10 Marantz AMP10: shopdreamedia.com/products/marantz-amp-10 Denon A1H: shopdreamedia.com/products/denon-avr-a1h We appreciate everyone’s support! You guys are the best! 🙏😁

The Denon has more juice than you think. It can hit 105wpc with 9ch driven. Very impressive for an AVR 👍

Visiting in the Dreamedia owner's home and seeing his passion and enthusiasm really hits home that it truly is a "mom and pop" store. I didn't think it was possible but Zack has become even more likeable and relatable with these product reviews from his mancave/living room/home theater/studio space.

I just love drooling over high end audio. That AV 10 processor and amp are such beasts

This is a very good rundown but one correction. The Marantz Amp 10 does 200w but only with 2 channels into an 8 ohm load. There is no way it can feed 200w into all 16 channels driven. This is conjecture but I bet the Amp 10’s all channels driven power is very comparable to the Denon A1’s 15 full channels driven power (it’s rated at 150w X 2 channels 8 ohm. So more power is not a good reason to spend a lot more on the Marantz separates than the Denon single box. Lastly, Denon/Marantz has a well deserved reputation for underpowered all channels driven ratings (which is partly why they had to issue their 7 channels guarantee I assume). I bet both the A1H and Amp 10 likely output around 50w or so with all channels driven.

I have the A1H and love it!

It was interesting to hear the 70-lb, 15.4 channel Denon A1H being described as an "entry-level" model (perhaps compared to the Marantz AV10/AMP10 set-up?) As for the similarities, I suspect that the Denon and the Marantz use the same/similar boards, hence the identical/parallel placement/alignment of, for example, the balanced (XLR) connections, etc. I also suspect, from the processing perspective, they are likely very similar, and it seems the only difference of note is that the Marantz AV10 only processes signal and the internal amps of the Denon are replaced by the AMP10 of the Marantz set-up. Aside from the amplification, I wonder if there are any notable differences between the A1H and the AV10 at all. For most applications, the Denon A1H would do great. However, as you have pointed out, I can easily concede that the Marantz AV10/AMP10 would be the choice for much larger and more professional installations. Thank you for a good review. (If memory does not fail me, the Marantz is also supposed to have legacy connections, whereas the Denon lacks them all together, aside from a Phono connection). Thank you for your informative review.

simple and direct question, does the marantz AV 10 compared to the Marantz AV 8805\A have a better sound?, by better sound I mean more precision, greater details, more spatiality, more channel separation, more three-dimensional stereophony and better than the 8805A? It's more musical and has a cinematic timbre like trinnov or storm audio thanks

They really need to either add balanced outs to the Denon or make a Denon Preamp processor. I've always used Denon separates since the AVP-8000. The porthole on the Marantz looks dumb, it's bad enough that I really am looking for alternatives now.

Can you suggest a good receiver that will work in any country with universal voltage

I can understand that the Marantz AMP10 would cost that much, when compared to the Denon. What I can't get my head around, is how the Marantz AV10 is still more expansive than the A1H, given that it seems to have similar features. How can the Marantz AV10, with no built-in amps whatsoever, be more expansive than the A1H with similar features, but with all the built-in amps?? Maybe I didn't spend enough time looking at the specs difference. But it seems like it would have to be a hell of a difference to justify Marantz AV10 actually being more expansive than the entire A1H.

it must be good to experience all the time these newer higher end speakers, receivers, amps, subs and etc.

Just got my A1H yesterday. Bought dirac full range and DLBC multisub licenses at 30% dixcount right away and i'm often running.

I actually made the purchase of the AVR-A1H (list $6500). In my opinion, no matter which one you purchase, as soon as a new model is available you dread the fact that you have the old model. I believe you should make the decision more on necessity then want. It just seems wasteful to spend over twice the cost for the amp10 (list $7000) and AV10 list $7000) if you really don't need it. Unless money is no object. Also, you can replace the AVR-A1H (list $6500) with the next model for less cost then the AV10 (list $7000) alone and you have a brand new system. With separates it always seems that the new models come out together. I also believe that most AV connoisseurs are going to want the new processor with it's matching amp Not a new processor with an old model amp. Just my thought. On layovers I watch your channel all the time. Thanks for the video!

I understand the differences. But the A1H is NOT a beginner receiver @ $6500.00 And the antenna is for Wifi and Bluetooth capabilities in the receiver

How do. I have recently purchased 2 monoprice m215s replacing supercube trinity, reference, and 7000sc tower subs all ran on a onkyo rz3100 perfectly fine. When i hooked up the 215s that dont boom as they should during usage, like hardly at all. Connected lfe. Any suggestion as to what reciever or addition to my system to get them to work properly? I have recalibrated and factory reset before every test. Is my pre out to low or my wall outlet. Im Desperate.

Can you switch off the the amps in A1H and just use is as a processor. I’m thinking of getting an AMP10 and 6800h or cinema 40 (or 30 in future)

is there a advantage to going from the Denon 8500HA to the Marantz AV10?, I have been using the Denon in preamp mode with Multi EQX

Wouldn't the Denon A1H be the Marantz AV10's big brother? Internal amps, plus pre-outs until your heart's content. Also, you can reassign the balanced XLR's to any speakers you want; I use them for the LCR.

Are the AMP10 XLR inputs fully balanced?

Both are excellent receivers.

Most people will probably buy the Denon because of price, simplicity and because they can't tell the difference in sound or can't justify the price for the difference.

I have Lexicon MC-10 connected to my old AVR Sunfire TGR-3 8 channel in and sounds great. Sunfire amp is quite powerful

Given that the A1H is a processor + amp at the same price of the AV10, what is the point to buy the Marantz? I mean even if I am to change it in the future, the A1H will have more resale value due to having also an amp in addition to an outdated processing unit..

My friend, do you really think that the receiver can be compared with separate sources!? It's like comparing a convertible with a truck!) I have an AV10 myself, though instead of an amplifier from Marantz, I preferred two 7-channel amplifiers from Tonewinner! And the result is cool after a separate receiver 8015!))

Holy moly, these things are quite massive..

hello is it worth switching from 8805\A to marantz av 10 are the audible differences evident ?? av 10 is much more defined musical three-dimensional than the 8805A ???

Zach But where the Denon AVR-A1H has a huge advantage over the Marantz AMP10, is in its amplifier class topology, whereas the Denon is traditional class AB, compared to the cheaper class D of the Marantz!

I had high hopes for a real comparison. Sorry to say I couldn’t watch the whole thing because it’s an Best Buy salesperson selling a rich 3rd grader on the Marantz by looking at the front panels and what’s written on the box. Is he high in this video?

Love these new flagships =)

Meu Deus são perfeitos

It's easy , just ask your wallet 😁

Such amazing brands!

I used room calibration . It went bad.

This new studio space looks so good on camera. Marantz if you have the money.

How does the AV8805a still hold up in 2023?

Hi, what about Integra?

Nice video.

the only reason I am upgrading is becuase my x4500h does not pass through hdr from my game systems

The Denon $6500! The Marantz AV10 and the Amp 10, $7k ea!!

As far as sound quality goes, it would be wiser to choose an AVR for it's components rather than it's channels & features. The more they cram into these chassis the more the sound quality is likely to diminish.

really nice....

I don't think trying to shove 15 channels of amplification into one box is ever a good idea......let alone trying to add processing on top of that. If Marantz were to bring out a scaled down version of these separates with about half the channels at something like half the price, then I think they would have something.

After going through x2 arcam avr11 and x2 avr31 all had issues, i ended up going with this Denon ...Movies and Xbox beats the Arcams, music is the same quality id say. Im a noob and know nothing about audio lol

The problem is only expensive avr’s have pre outs.

I will choose DENON,

These amps denon A1H and the marantz are way BEYOND my means price wise even the marantz sr 8015 is still very high price over € 2000

whats the all channels driven rating with 9 channels driven on the marantz? i know it cant have a ridiculous 200 watts per into 8 ohm times 16 🤣

If you are in the market for a AVR receiver, you won't find any better then the Denon AVR-A1H. I don't like to product bash so I won't mention names but most are built to a price with lots of plastic garbage but are still expensive. Not the Denon A1H. All metal and solid.

The Denon AVR-A1H has the same boards, same dacs, and the same video processing as the Marantz. The AVR has all your amps. They cost the same money. I would buy the AVR, the Marantz is a rip-off price as is all the marantz AVR. The only difference is balanced outputs. I go HT bypass to keep my stereo separate to my AV listening. I predict the price of both these units will drop by 33% in price within 12 months. Only a mug would pay the prices they are asking for now, also Sound United can't say if we buy these unit if we will be able to upgrade to dirac art room correction. I will not change my AVR unless they guarantee that the AVR or Processor will be dirac art upgradable. Or else I will be flushing my money down the toilet.

Digital technology implemented in top-of-the-line, in flagships AV processors (of different mass producers like the ones of the top 3 in the world - Denon, Marantz, Yamaha) has to be like flagships, top-of-the-line smartphone producers (Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, Apple, Honor). Because in digital tech, what is flagship component today, will become obsolete in just a yera or two... This is why in 2023, I don't want to buy old, obsolete technology at an unjustified cost! Only the newest and best-performing components has to be used and I don't see this in AV10 or in the Denon AVR A1H... In regarding only to the audio side of the Marantz AV10... My level of expectations at 7000 USD (or even more) is that I need one AV unit to sound like a flagship stereo, on ALL channels... BTW... Be honest... who is using 15 channels configuration in a living room? Or kilometers of wires for zone 2 or zone 3 connections in which the end result is to play same music, instead of separate very good quality audio components in those rooms? We are not talking about hearing the same music in corridors or on an elevator of a hotel, because who really wants this? Sabre DAC ES 9018 used inside AV10? Why not at least ESS 9039Pro or AKM4191EQ? Or a dedicated very low noise stereo DAC in dual differential mode per each channel? As a top-of-the-line product in 2023, it should have! And where is HDCD decoding? Audiophile CD format is not dead, SACD is not dead, Dolby Digital is not dead... Even vinyl is not dead, and in 2023 we still not having a decent phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges in a top-of-the-line AV processor... In the audiophile community, we are still spinning HDCD CDs, SACD discs, DVD Audio discs - and for HDCD, we need that decoder. Also...we are in 2023, right? ...where is streaming and decoding native DSD1024 audio files? I want to see ultra-low noise separate power supplies inside of a top of the line AV processor... This is the level of quality that I expect from a Marantz or Denon AV processor flagship, in 2023. RCA connectors are made from gold-plated brass? This is NOT desirable, because of brass low conductivity. It should be made at least from silver or gold-plated OFC copper (again... I'm modest...I'm not mentioning pure silver-made connectors...). I want to see OCC pure copper or OCC pure silver wires used in inside cabling! Talking further...what OP-AMP are used inside? No info here... Also, no info regarding SINAD with EQ in flat mode at max output volume. I want an upscaler even from DVD definition, to 4k and 8k resolution! Also, who is really using HEOS?? Especially in this high-end area... McIntosh is having same marketing policy... No detailed info in regarding inside components used, and no tech info regarding very important audio performance in their top-of-the-line AV processor... Only high prices! With all due respect for these companies, this is not acceptable.

vs SONY AZ7000ES?. 🙂

The AMP10 barely qualifies as separate power amp... 200w/channel with 2 channels driven? ... is not very good. Most power amps have like 150 watts 8ohm with all channels driven ... PS AMP10 has 500w max ... which makes it impossible to guarantee their 5x 200W * 70 claim for all channels. That would take (200 *70%) *16 = 2240 watt ... NOT 500 watt.

The amp 10 is 200w 5 channels driven then marantz guarantees 70% power for all channels driven

is this snake oil?

Why does he keep emphasizing 200w per channel 16 channels driven? Thats false. Its 200w per channel 2 channels driven, not 16. There's no way that would be able to power 200w per channel 16 channels driven

150w Denon is maybe same has Marantz 200w. For movies Denon is better and for music Marantz

Ha ha ha..... 150watts @2 channels driven and 30watts? Per channel at 15 channels driven...... So, what are people going to do? ..... they will load that amp up with 4 or 2 ohm speakers to get "higher" volumes..... the transformer and power transistors will smoke, then BOOM 💥 catastrophic failure after 1 hours use?........ Lets not talk about the 2019 dacs that are used in these machines ess8019 i think?...... Regarding the marantz, even at its quoted output, it will need atleast a 20 to 25 amp dedicated power socket in usa, and as we have 240v here i reckon a 15 or more amp circuit breaker........... Christ only knows at "peak power" what these things will draw from your mains...... Its a too crazy adventure for me to get involved in....

XLR makes no real difference at all, the only reason you'd ever bother with it is on long runs or runs that have a problem with interference. There is absolutely no other reason or benefit. If the amp is sitting that close to the processor there is even less reason to consider XLRs because it won't change a thing. For the subs it is a good thing, hence they both have it. For the other channels, take it or leave it, using RCAs will almost always be exactly the same.

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I’ll get what my wallet can afford!

The Rotel 1580MKII sounds better than the Denon A1H in every respect. He resolves better, makes more details and plays better to the point. It sounds more precise and, above all, clearer. I was able to compare both devices under the same conditions. .With the Denon you pay a lot of money for pointless features (bells and whistles) that you don't necessarily need, such as a video scaler and DSP stories, without primarily concentrating on the essentials and that's what I mean. the pure sound. The Rotel is spartanly equipped, but every euro is in the sound. The Denon has more power than the Rotel, because of course it has more power amps, but the overall quality of the power amps in the Rotel is not characterized by quantity, but much more by quality and that is also reflected in the sound. The Rotel also sounds much more audiophile in stereo mode. Rotel is also not a marketing brand. In any case, for ME it is a clear number: for me, the Rotel is currently the best AV integrated amplifier on the market in the consumer sector and taking into account the price-performance ratio. As an alternative, the Acram AV 21 and AV 31 come into consideration for M kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e5-TiduftN_YfqM.html , ab der 15:00 Minute....Rotel is better!!!

The constant edits, every five seconds for the whole damn video, make this video unwatchable.

DENON IS $9,000 MARANTZ IS $19,300 FOR BOTH . UNLESS YOU ARE REALLY STUPID AND HAVE MONEY TO BURN , OR GIVE AWAY THE DENON IS BY FAR BETTER HERE. NO ONE WILL EVER LIST TO ANY MUSIC AT 190 WATTS OUTPUT ON ANY SPEAKER 😂😂😂😂😂😂.

I have Lexicon MC-10 connected to my old AVR Sunfire TGR-3 8 channel in and sounds great. Sunfire amp is quite powerful