Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha RX-V677 review

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Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha RX-V677 review

Marantz NR1509
vs
Yamaha RX-V677

Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha RX-V677 – that is a question.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 7.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the NR1509 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/8, 60/6, while the RX-V677 has a power of 90/8, 150/4. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the NR1509 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V677 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the NR1509 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the RX-V677 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Yamaha RX-V677. Both Marantz NR1509 and Yamaha RX-V677 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 RX-V677 works with Pandora, Napster, JUKE.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the NR1509. 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 NR1509 and the RX-V677. Video scaling is only possible with the RX-V677. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the NR1509.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the NR1509 has 7/1, and the RX-V677 has 6/1.Marantz NR1509 connectionsYamaha RX-V677 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the NR1509 and the RX-V677. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. NR1509 and RX-V677 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz NR1509. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz NR1509 and the Yamaha RX-V677 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.

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General

Item

Marantz NR1509
Yamaha RX-V677

Model

NR1509
RX-V677

Brand

Marantz
Yamaha

Reviews

65
578

Amplifier

Channels

5.2
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

50/8, 60/6
90/8, 150/4

Output impedance, Ohm

8, 6
8, 4

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ
YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Hi-Res audio
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Pandora, Napster, JUKE

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

7/1
6/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

3
5

Component input/output

0/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

IP Control, Web Control
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
2

Zone audio output

has not
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
AV Controller, HTC Connect

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Music, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

250
400

Standby consumption, W

0.2
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.1 x 17.7 x 40.6/17.3 x 7.3 x 16.2
43.5 x 17.1 x 36.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.1

Weight, kg/lbs

14/31.1
10/22.1

Other

Release year

2013
2014
Marantz NR1509
Yamaha RX-V677
Marantz NR1509
Yamaha RX-V677

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 6.4
  • 6.8
  • 6.4Marantz NR1509
  • 6.8Yamaha RX-V677