Marantz NR1710 vs Integra DTM-6 review
It makes sense comparing Marantz NR1710 vs Integra DTM-6 because they both are able to give some premium features.
Amplifier
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Marantz NR1710 has 7.2 versus 2.0 for Integra DTM-6. Regarding power, then NR1710 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 50/8, 70/6 when DTM-6 has a power of 80/8. The THD is the same and is 0.08%.
Audio features
Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, 192 KHz/32-bit for NR1710 and AK4438 384 KHz/32-bit for the DTM-6. Only the NR1710 supports Bi-amping feature. The Marantz NR1710 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Connectivity
WI-FI modules have the same characteristics: 2.4/5GHz. 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 DTM-6 can receive a content from Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio. Only the NR1710 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. The NR1710 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the DTM-6. Dolby Vision technology found support only on the NR1710. Only the NR1710 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). The HDMI eARC is available only on the NR1710. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the NR1710. These compared receivers have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player.
Additional features
Each of the AV receivers from our review supports 2 Multi-room zones. The NR1710 supports voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI, and the DTM-6 - Google Assistant. An ECO mode is only available for the NR1710. The setup assistant will help you configure Marantz NR1710.
Multichannel surround
Only the NR1710 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the NR1710.
General
Item
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating
- 8.3Marantz NR1710
- 6.5Integra DTM-6
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