Marantz NR1609 vs Marantz NR1403

Marantz NR1609 review

Both Marantz brothers have identical power output. Each has 50/8 W/Ohm. However, the channel quantity is different: 7.2 (NR1609) vs 5.1. The AV receiver has one HDMI input on the front and seven HDMI inputs on the back. All of them support HDCP 2.2 protocol and 4K resolution (60 Hz), as well as HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG video standards with extended dynamic range. There is an HDMI output with a return channel and an MM phono equalizer. There are coaxial and optical inputs, 2.2-channel Pre Out and one Pre Out for the second zone.

Marantz NR1403 review

The receiver is equipped with all the features that are characteristic of the latest generation of AV technology. Marantz NR1403 has inputs for three analog signal sources, five HDMI inputs (and another on the front panel), optical and coaxial inputs. There are outputs for connecting power amplifiers for two additional surround channels. There are five pairs of high-quality screw terminals for connecting speakers, to which, after removing the central plug, you can also connect banana-type connectors. There is also a jack for connecting stereo phones on the front panel of the device.

Marantz NR1609 pros & cons

Marantz NR1403 pros & cons