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In this article, we will talk about Marantz NR1510 vs Onkyo TX-NR686 comparison. The NR1510 has 5.2 channels amplifier and the TX-NR686 7.2 channels. Only the TX-NR686 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the TX-NR686. We have evaluated both AV receivers, NR1510 has an overall score of 7 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR686.
Advantages Marantz NR1510 over Onkyo TX-NR686
- HDMI eARC features compatible
Advantages Onkyo TX-NR686 over Marantz NR1510
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
- Phono (MM) input
- Dolby Vision compatible
Marantz NR1510 vs Onkyo TX-NR686
Marantz and Onkyo
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Product
Marantz NR1510
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
NR1510
TX-NR686
Brand
Marantz
Onkyo
Reviews
30
152
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
50/8, 60/6
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/32-bit
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Audyssey MultEQ
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Enhancer, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
8/1
7/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.3
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
3
2
Component input/output
2/1
2/0
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)
HDR10
HDR10
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
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
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
IP Control, Web Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
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-Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
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
180
570
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 10.1 x 35.5/17 x 4.1 x 14.9
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
8.1/18.1
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7Marantz NR1510
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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