Marantz NR1710 vs Denon AVR-X4100W review

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The Marantz NR1710 vs Denon AVR-X4100W comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.

Amplifier

Considered AV receivers have the same number of channels 7.2. Regarding power, then NR1710 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 50/8, 70/6 when AVR-X4100W has a power of 125/8, 165/6. The THD is 0.08% for the NR1710 but 0.05% for the AVR-X4100W.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/32-bit for NR1710 and 192 KHz/24-bit for the AVR-X4100W. Both the NR1710 and the AVR-X4100W support Bi-amping. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. The Marantz NR1710 has support for AirPlay, AirPlay 2, and its competitor in our comparison - AirPlay. Spotify can be used on each receiver. The NR1710 can work with the audio stream from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, and the AVR-X4100W can receive a content from Pandora, SiriusXM. Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both rivals can scale the resolution of the incoming HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Marantz NR1710 has 8/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 8/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X4100W. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. The HDMI eARC is available only on the NR1710. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.

Additional features

The NR1710 supports 2 Multi-room zones, versus 3 for the AVR-X4100W. It is also worth noting that the ECO mode is presented in each of the receivers. Both NR1710 and AVR-X4100W can be configured using the Setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Both devices have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the NR1710.