Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreMarantz NR1609 vs Marantz NR1403 review
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
Pros
- My second channel connects to outdoor speakers which I can now control from my phone using the HEOS or Marantz app
- Helpful manual unlike ones in other brands’ models
Cons
- You have to use the remote to select the input which is already selected
Marantz NR1403 pros & cons
Pros
- Excellent sound quality meaning: clear, accurate surround/LF decoding and mix-down to 2.1
- Quality amplification with adequate power for medium volume levels in a large room
- Fast, seamless HDMI switching with decent on-screen display
Cons
- You really need banana plugs. Technically you can do without but the compact design makes it really difficult
Marantz NR1609 vs Marantz NR1403
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Product
Marantz NR1609
Marantz NR1403
Model
NR1609
NR1403
Brand
Marantz
Marantz
Reviews
105
176
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
5.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
50/8, 70/6
50/8, 80/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
Audyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer(MDAX2), Hi-Res audio
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
0
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/1
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)
2
1
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
3
3
Component input/output
2/1
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
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
BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
has not
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
HEOS App
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
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-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
DTS-EXPRESS, DTS Neo:6
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
250
180
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.2
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.1 x 17.7 x 40.6/17.3 x 7.3 x 16.2
44 x 10 x 36.7/17.3 x 3.9 x 14.1
Weight, kg/lbs
14/31.1
8.3/17.6
Other
Release year
2018
2012
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.2Marantz NR1609
- 4Marantz NR1403
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