The 5.2-channel Marantz NR1508 is one of the younger AV receivers in the popular slim series. Due to the small height of the case, such devices do not take up much space and are perfectly combined with modern TVs. See more facts in this Marantz NR1508 review.
Marantz NR1508 review
Features
The AV receiver is equipped with a 32-bit DSP processor that provides support for HD decoders such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Five discrete amplifiers equipped with high-current transistors even work with four-ohm speakers and produce 50 watts of power at 8 ohms. Concerning Marantz NR1508 specs the general package also includes Dynamic EQ technology (for listening at low volume without loss of bass) and Dynamic Volume (optimizes the volume level in real time).
Design and build
Eight years later, Marantz still retains the original features of the NR series with only a few minor changes. The NR1508 has an aluminum front panel with rounded edges and a pair of control knobs: one for volume and one for source selection. Its height is only 10 cm, compared to the more familiar 15 cm from Sony, but at the same time it was possible to install a large LED display on it. Despite its small height, its width is still 44 cm, and its depth is almost 38 cm.
Connectivity
The AV receiver is ready for wireless audio transmission, as it has Wi-Fi (two bands), Bluetooth and AirPlay on board. Through the LAN port or via WLAN, the model is easily connected to the local network and can pick up audio content stored on NAS servers or local folders on the computer. The device received six HDMI inputs (one located on the front), which support Ultra HD resolution (60 Hz), HDCP 2.2 protocol, as well as HDR10 and Dolby Vision standards.
Setup
After the software update, the HLG format developed for HDR broadcasts will be available. The CEC function for HDMI is available, making it possible to control the Marantz NR1508 using a TV remote equipped with Smart TV technology. You can control the receiver not only through a standard remote control, but also using a proprietary application. An efficient Audyssey MultEQ system is provided for speaker calibration.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Despite its small size, the receiver is able to sound the room with high quality
- The presence of the HEOS system for the first time allows you to enjoy multi-room audio on mid-range devices
Cons
- HEOS loses in terms of number of supported services and ease of use
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
