Marantz NR1710 vs Yamaha RX-V677 – that is a question.
AV receivers under review have the same number of channels. In terms of power, there are differences, the NR1710 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 50/8, 70/6, while the RX-V677 has a power of 90/8, 150/4. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the NR1710 it is 0.08%, but for the RX-V677 it is 0.09%.
The manufacturer installed different DACs, the NR1710 received the model 192 KHz/32-bit, but the RX-V677 is equipped with Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz NR1710 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 NR1710 works with Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, but the Yamaha RX-V677 works with Pandora, Napster, JUKE. 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 NR1710 and the RX-V677. Each of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the NR1710.
The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the NR1710 has 8/1, and the RX-V677 has 6/1. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the NR1710. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The NR1710 has support for the standard HDCP 2.3, compared to the RX-V677, which supports the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Marantz NR1710.
Ability to create 2 Multi zones inherent in both AV receivers. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz NR1710 and the Yamaha RX-V677 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.
A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the NR1710. Only in the NR1710 realized a DTS:X surround technology.