Sony STR DH550 VS Marantz NR1508
Sony STR DH550
  • Brand - Sony
  • Manual - str-dh550.pdf
  • USB - 1
Marantz NR1508
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1508.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Sony STR DH550

VS

Pros

    • Supports many music formats, like MP3, WAV, FLAC.
    • The total power output is 725 Watt. It should be enough for you to enjoy your favorite music tracks.
    • It can use a USB device as a content source.
    • A sleep timer and a built-in clock.

Cons

    • It does not have wireless connection interfaces.

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.

Specifications

Specification Sony STR DH550 Marantz NR1508
Connectivity Interfaces
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Connector Type
Av Inputs has not has not
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 1
Hdmi Inputs 4 6
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2 1
Phones 1 1
Additional Features
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
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
Functions
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Network Audio Player
Power Device
Operational Power Consumption 200 W 180 W
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W 0.2 W
Audio Formats
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Radio
Preset Station 60 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 145 W, 90 W 50 W
Total Output Power 725 W 250 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 5.2 channel 5.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects HD Digital Cinema Sound Theater-Dimensional Virtual 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
Dimensions
Dimensions 19.5 x 15.7 x 9.2 inches 14.8 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches
User Manual
Manual str-dh550.pdf nr1508.pdf
General
Brand Sony Marantz

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