The Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Marantz NR1200 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.
The number of channels for receivers is different - 7.2 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V585BL has such a ratio W/Ohm - 80/8, 145/6, while the NR1200 has a power of 75/8, 100/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V585BL it is 0.09%, but for the NR1200 it is 0.08%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V585BL received the model Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit, but the NR1200 is equipped with 192 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-V585BL. Both Yamaha RX-V585BL and Marantz NR1200 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
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, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio.
The HDR10 function is present in each of the rivals. 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 RX-V585BL and the NR1200. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V585BL. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the RX-V585BL.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V585BL has 4/1, and the NR1200 has 5/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the RX-V585BL. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-V585BL has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the NR1200, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz NR1200. For voice control in the RX-V585BL is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, but in the NR1200 is used Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Yamaha RX-V585BL and the Marantz NR1200 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the RX-V585BL. Only in the RX-V585BL realized a DTS:X surround technology.