Marantz STEREO 70s vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

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AV receivers comparison chart

Overall
Marantz STEREO 70s
7
Yamaha R-N1000A
6.8
6
9
8
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Marantz STEREO 70s vs Yamaha R-N1000A review

Marantz STEREO 70s
vs
Yamaha R-N1000A

What is better - Marantz STEREO 70s vs Yamaha R-N1000A?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 2.2 versus 2.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STEREO 70s has such a ratio W/Ohm - 75/8, 100/6, while the R-N1000A has a power of 100/8, 120/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STEREO 70s it is 0.08%, but for the R-N1000A it is 0.07%.

Audio features

Competitive models use the same DAC. Each of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. Both Marantz STEREO 70s and Yamaha R-N1000A can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

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, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud, Amazon Music, Amazon Music HD, MOOD:Mix. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode can provide only the STEREO 70s. Video scaling is only possible with the STEREO 70s. Operation with the Dolby Vision is only possible with the STEREO 70s.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STEREO 70s has 6/3, and the R-N1000A has 1/0.Marantz STEREO 70s connectionsYamaha R-N1000A connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the STEREO 70s and the R-N1000A. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that only the Marantz STEREO 70s has HDMI CEC. STEREO 70s and R-N1000A support the standard HDCP 2.3. Like most receivers, our models have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control is performed using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI in both models. There is an ECO mode in either AV receiver. The Marantz STEREO 70s and the Yamaha R-N1000A 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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Item

Marantz STEREO 70s
Yamaha R-N1000A

Model

STEREO 70s
R-N1000A

Brand

Marantz
Yamaha

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