powerav Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 http://www.audioholics.com/av-receiver-reviews/sr5012-and-sr6012 Well done Marantz, no need to mortgage the house to buy a AV Pre anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpeant Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Very nice. I wonder how long before it gets to Australia??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LOUD2OLD Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Was told 6012 should be here second week of September.I have one on order and am anxiously waiting for it to arriveSent from my R7sf using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'd hazard a guess it'll be about $2400 aussie? Not that much more of a stretch to get a 7703.....well $1500 is hardly pocket change I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpeant Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 16 minutes ago, Peter the Greek said: I'd hazard a guess it'll be about $2400 aussie? Not that much more of a stretch to get a 7703.....well $1500 is hardly pocket change I suppose This could be my answer to a cheap Dolby Atmos upgrade! I'll get 9 channels of amplification and a 11.2 processor! So together with my Emotiva amp, I'll be able to have 14 channels amplified - but I only need 7+4=11. All this for $2250?!?!!? If I went the 7703, I'd also need another power amp - could cost me $6K+ all up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoggieHowser Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Was told the 6012 will have almost the same RRP as the 6011. $2180? No? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 14 minutes ago, DoggieHowser said: Was told the 6012 will have almost the same RRP as the 6011. $2180? No? That was just me spit balling on the exchange rate and gst impacts. That is good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Serpeant said: This could be my answer to a cheap Dolby Atmos upgrade! I'll get 9 channels of amplification and a 11.2 processor! So together with my Emotiva amp, I'll be able to have 14 channels amplified - but I only need 7+4=11. All this for $2250?!?!!? If I went the 7703, I'd also need another power amp - could cost me $6K+ all up. Yep no brainer. You don't need some beastly 200 watt amp to power height channels. Edited August 28, 2017 by powerav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looks like a great option for the $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 I am that confident in this that I have just sold all my gear including a Primare i32 to get this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpeant Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 hours ago, powerav said: I am that confident in this that I have just sold all my gear including a Primare i32 to get this. Big call, mate! But I'm in too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Serpeant said: Big call, mate! But I'm in too! I'm actually very comfortable with it, I was originally after a Marantz 6011 but had to wait for stock so they offered me a Denon but I really wanted a Marantz so perfect timing with the 6012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serpeant Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) 52 minutes ago, powerav said: I'm actually very comfortable with it, I was originally after a Marantz 6011 but had to wait for stock so they offered me a Denon but I really wanted a Marantz so perfect timing with the 6012 What are the differences between the 6011 and 6012? Heos Dolby Vision eARC I'm worried about the lack of HDMI 2.1 compatibility because this means you wont be able to display HDR10+. I was 100% in but now am confused again! What did you get the 6012 for? Edited August 29, 2017 by Serpeant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) I am not sure, I'm going in pretty blind but that is half the fun. I haven't enquired about price but it is $2199 retail so I'll be happy with $2100. Edited August 29, 2017 by powerav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Well if it's anything like the 6011 then in my case, they can keep it! I had one here for 2 weeks and I could not get it to sound right with my equipment in the signature. It sounded clean, but somehow lifeless compared to my previous 3060. I would like to try an Anthem next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 1 hour ago, digitalhome said: I would like to try an Anthem next. Merry go round, haven't you already had an Anthem. I have had an invoice sent to me for the Marantz 6012 but haven't paid yet so still thinking about it. I am getting drawn back to my favourite. Integra with power amp but still not quite sure. This next one will by my last for a while so want to make sure. The only thing that bothers me with Yamaha is that the 2 that I previously had would not connect via HDMI with my HTPC, the only AVR's to do that. My HTPC is the cornerstone of my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Just purchased the 6012. One hifi store had no idea that there was even a new one being released and told me to call back later ( the one near us @digitalhome ) another store don't answer their phones after 5 attempts so the one that knew all about it and was taking pre orders got the sale. Lifestyle Store. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalhome Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thats hardly suprising Dan! I have purchased a bit from lifestyle store in the past, but you have to twist their arms hard for a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Hoping it lives up to its early reports in that it makes for a great preamp or keep an eye on the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabs Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) I just picked up a refurb 80.6 for $1520 from ambertech eBay store, they have a dtr-60.6 which I believe you can add power amps for 11.2 atmos (but not 100%on that) for $1500 but can get an extra 20% off on eBay with the Father's Day coupon (which finishes at midnight). So roughly $1200 delivered Edited August 30, 2017 by brabs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Wow! Gonna be a long 2 months. Was just told that the new Marantz 6012 won't be available till October 25! Will be outdated by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LOUD2OLD Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I have been waiting 2.5months alreadySent from my R7sf using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I was the first one to put an order in so luckily the couple that are arriving in September I will get one of them . Why do Marantz do this, even the 6011 was impossible to get and by reading the email I received from Qualifi they seen just as perplexed and frustrated as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2LOUD2OLD Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Ok I was told last week I should have mine second week of September, so guess I am hopefully getting it then tooSent from my R7sf using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerav Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, 2LOUD2OLD said: Ok I was told last week I should have mine second week of September, so guess I am hopefully getting it then too Sent from my R7sf using Tapatalk We must be the lucky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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