Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Marantz NR1506 review

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Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Marantz NR1506 review

Onkyo TX-SR343
vs
Marantz NR1506

It’s strongly recommended to compare different receivers if you want to choose the best one: Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Marantz NR1506.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 5.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR343 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 100/6, while the NR1506 has a power of 50/8, 60/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR343 it is 0.08%, but for the NR1506 it is 0.05%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-SR343 received the model TI Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit, but the NR1506 is equipped with 192 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. The model NR1506 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with NR1506. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The NR1506 has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

Support for the HDR function can only boast of the NR1506. 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 TX-SR343 and the NR1506. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR343 has 4/1, and the NR1506 has 6/1.Onkyo TX-SR343 connectionsMarantz NR1506 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-SR343 and the NR1506. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. TX-SR343 and NR1506 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in NR1506. The Marantz NR1506 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

Onkyo TX-SR343
Marantz NR1506

Model

TX-SR343
NR1506

Brand

Onkyo
Marantz

Reviews

0
0

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
5.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

100/6
50/8, 60/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

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

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

Audyssey MultEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Theater-Dimensional, CinemaFILTER
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, SiriusXM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
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)

1
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

3
3

Component input/output

2/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

phones, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic

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

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod
iPhone, 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

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control, Web Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
has not

Zone audio output

has not
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not
has not

Multi-room control

has not
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

340
180

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.2

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

53.7 x 26.5 x 41.6/ 20.8 x 10.2 x 16.1
43.1 x 10.1 x 35.5 /17.3 x 4.1 x 14.8

Weight, kg/lbs

10.5/22
8.2/18.1

Other

Release year

2015
2015
Onkyo TX-SR343
Marantz NR1506
Onkyo TX-SR343
Marantz NR1506

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  • 4.3
  • 6.3
  • 4.3Onkyo TX-SR343
  • 6.3Marantz NR1506