The SR5012's power amp section features discrete high-current output devices for superb sound with both music and movies, with identical power on all 7 channels for precision sound. Rated at 100 watts per channel (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive), the SR5012 features low-impedance drive capability, for excellent speaker control, and is compatible with 4 ohm speakers too. Meanwhile the Eco mode provides energy savings: it features an on-screen Eco meter, while it’s also possible to use the receiver in power-saving mode, either reducing the maximum output power or adopting low-power strategies at more modest settings – and all without any effect on the superb sound quality.

The SR5012 has four Smart Select buttons on the front panel and the remote control: each stores a preferred setup – input, volume and Audyssey configuration – for a particular source. Push one button and the SR5012 can be perfectly configured for anything from Blu-ray or your TV set-top box to your favorite Internet radio station.

For easy installation, the SR5012's horizontal row of premium loudspeaker terminals is color coded, with a set of matching cable-labels supplied to ensure correct hook-up. The AVR's clear graphical on-screen display has an exclusive Setup Assistant, combining with the Quick Start guide to provide guidance and optimize critical settings for the best possible sound quality, whatever your configuration.