Yamaha RX-V485 vs Marantz NR1509

Marantz NR1509 review

The 5.2-channel Marantz NR1509 model is assembled in a low-profile slim body. The device supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders for high-resolution multi-channel audio. High-current transistors are involved in 5 discrete amplifiers of the model, due to which a power of 85 W/channel at 6 Ohms or 50 W/8 Ohms is achieved and versus the RX-485 which works only at the 6 Ohm impedance, it is an advantage. The Marantz NR1509 uses dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2. The receiver can be used as a network player due to the support of services such as Spotify, Tidal, Deezer.

Yamaha RX-V485 review

Yamaha RX-V485 delivers 80 W/channel at 6 Ohm. The receiver is aimed at surround sound and works with Dolby Atmos and DTS: X technologies, and we also installed our own Cinema DSP 3D software. The RX-V485 has good video abilities and can upscale a video input signal to 4K which gives it an advantage in the Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha RX-V485 comparison. Most popular services such as Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer are integrated to stream music. Bluetooth and AirPlay are included.

Marantz NR1509 pros and cons

Yamaha RX-V485 pros and cons