Marantz NR1508 vs Yamaha RX-V583 review

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The Marantz NR1508 vs Yamaha RX-V583 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the NR1508 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/8, while the RX-V583 has a power of 80/8, 145/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the NR1508 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V583 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the NR1508 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V583 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-V583. Both Marantz NR1508 and Yamaha RX-V583 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The contenders have differences in the supported services from Apple - AirPlay, AirPlay 2 versus AirPlay respectively. 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. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the NR1508 and the RX-V583. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V583. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the NR1508 has 6/1, and the RX-V583 has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Yamaha RX-V583. HDMI eARC is not supported by the NR1508 and the RX-V583. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The NR1508 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the RX-V583, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. For voice control in the NR1508 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, but in the RX-V583 is used Amazon Alexa. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz NR1508 and the Yamaha RX-V583 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-V583. Only in the RX-V583 realized a DTS:X surround technology.