Marantz NR1508 VS Denon AVR-X2500H
Marantz NR1508
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1508.pdf
  • USB - 1
Denon AVR-X2500H
  • Brand - Denon
  • Manual - avr-x2500h.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Marantz NR1508

VS

Pros

    • Wireless streaming features.
    • Easy integration with the HEOS units for arranging wireless multi-room audio.

Cons

    • No Dolby Atmos and no high-resolution immersion as a result.
    • The lack of power for large floor standing speakers.

Denon AVR-X2500H

VS

Pros

    • Amazing bass and sound even with the old speakers, so there is no need to replace them and spend money for the new ones.
    • The receiver offers an easy-going setup due to Denon ARC Setup that is called to ensure that you can tune your sound quickly and effectively.
    • The initial setup is fast and it is very precise.

Cons

    • The streaming a physical source via HEOS is rather complicated.

Specifications

Specification Marantz NR1508 Denon AVR-X2500H
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Connector Type
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 2
Hdmi Inputs 6 8
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 1 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs has not 8
Usb 1 1
Radio
Preset Station 40 56
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Additional Features
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Functions
Digital Player
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Audio Formats
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 50 W 95 W
Total Output Power 250 W 670 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 5.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Dolby Surround
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 14.8 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches 13.3 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches
User Manual
Manual nr1508.pdf avr-x2500h.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.2 W 0.5 W
Operational Power Consumption 180 W 500 W
General
Brand Marantz Denon

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