Marantz CINEMA 50 vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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What is better - Marantz CINEMA 50 vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 9.4 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the CINEMA 50 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 110/8, 150/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the CINEMA 50 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%.

Audio features

Competitive models use the same DAC. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz CINEMA 50 and Yamaha R-N1000A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

These units have the same Wi-Fi modules. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Both devices can work with such Apple Music services: AirPlay, AirPlay 2. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. Most popular streaming services are available for our models under consideration - Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the CINEMA 50. Video scaling is only possible with the CINEMA 50. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the CINEMA 50.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the CINEMA 50 has 6/3, and the R-N1000A has 1/0. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the CINEMA 50. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz CINEMA 50 has HDMI CEC. CINEMA 50 and R-N1000A support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control is performed using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz CINEMA 50 and the Yamaha R-N1000A can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the CINEMA 50. Only in the CINEMA 50 realized a DTS:X surround technology.