The Sony STR-DH770 vs Marantz NR1504 comparison proves that these receivers have many common features.
A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Sony STR-DH770 has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Marantz NR1504. Regarding power, then STR-DH770 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 105/6 when NR1504 has a power of 50/8, 60/6. The THD is 0.09% for the STR-DH770 but 0.08% for the NR1504.
Competitors' digital to analog converter (DAC) is identical to 192 KHz/24-bit. Only the STR-DH770 supports Bi-amping feature. Each of the AV receivers can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.
Both models do not have WI-FI support. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the NR1504 supports Spotify.
Only the Sony STR-DH770 has support for High dynamic range (HDR). HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.
The Sony STR-DH770 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 6/1 HDMI connectors of the Marantz NR1504. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present only in the NR1504. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Marantz NR1504.
None of the rivals equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The receivers do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.