What is better - Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha R-N303BL?
The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the NR1509 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/8, 60/6, while the R-N303BL has a power of 125/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the NR1509 it is 0.08%, but for the R-N303BL it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the NR1509 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the R-N303BL is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz NR1509 and Yamaha R-N303BL 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 NR1509 works with Deezer, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, but the Yamaha R-N303BL works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Sirius XM, Napster, Qobuz, JUKE.
Support for the HDR function can only boast of the NR1509. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the NR1509. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the NR1509. HDMI Audio Return Channel is only available on Marantz NR1509. HDMI eARC is not supported by the NR1509 and the R-N303BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz NR1509 has HDMI CEC. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz NR1509 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.