What is better - Marantz NR1508 vs Yamaha TSR-5810?
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 TSR-5810 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 TSR-5810 it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the NR1508 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the TSR-5810 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha TSR-5810. Both Marantz NR1508 and Yamaha TSR-5810 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. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Marantz NR1508 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, but the Yamaha TSR-5810 works with Pandora.
Support for the HDR function can only boast of each of the AV receivers. 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 TSR-5810. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the NR1508.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the NR1508 has 6/1, and the TSR-5810 has 4/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Yamaha TSR-5810. HDMI eARC is not supported by the NR1508 and the TSR-5810. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. NR1508 and TSR-5810 support the standard HDCP 2.2. 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 TSR-5810 is used Amazon Alexa. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz NR1508 and the Yamaha TSR-5810 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TSR-5810. Only in the TSR-5810 realized a DTS:X surround technology.