Marantz NR1509 vs Yamaha RX-S602

Yamaha RX-S602 review

The output power of this 5.1 channeled unit reaches 125 watts per channel at 8 ohms. The model can work with modern video formats, including Dolby Vision, HLG and 4K. The manufacturer promises high quality and full compatibility with new generation sources. Separately, it is worth noting the presence of the YPAO sound optimization system and the Cinema DSP 3D function to adjust the sound of the home system to the sound of large movie theaters or concert halls. Finally, on board the RX-S602 there is Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay and Spotify Connect, which will allow you to listen to music from smartphones and tablets. In addition to Spotify, the receiver has built-in support for Pandora, Deezer, Napster, Tidal, SiriusXM Internet Radio.

Marantz NR1509 review

This device has a power of 85 W per channel at 6 Ohms. With an ultra-thin profile, but without sacrificing anything at all for the sake of an attractive appearance, the Marantz NR1509 AV receiver delivers 5.2 channels of high-resolution surround sound in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats. With 6 HDMI inputs — including one on the front — the NR1509 is fully compatible with the latest 4K Ultra HD video standards, including content with 60 Hz frame rates, 4: 4: 4 color encoding, PureColor, BT.2020, HDR, and Dolby Vision.

Yamaha RX-S602 pros & cons

Marantz NR1509 pros & cons