Yamaha RX-V671 vs Marantz NR1200 review

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The Yamaha RX-V671 vs Marantz NR1200 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 - 7.1 versus 2.0, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the RX-V671 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 90/8, 150/4, while the NR1200 has a power of 75/8, 100/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the RX-V671 it is 0.09%, but for the NR1200 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the RX-V671 received the model Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit, but the NR1200 is equipped with 192 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-V671. Both Yamaha RX-V671 and Marantz NR1200 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The NR1200 has access to the Spotify service. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Yamaha RX-V671 works with Napster, but the Marantz NR1200 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio. 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-V671 and the NR1200. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V671. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the RX-V671 has 6/1, and the NR1200 has 5/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the RX-V671 and the NR1200. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The RX-V671 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the NR1200, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. There is an ECO mode in NR1200. The Marantz NR1200 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.