Marantz SR7012 VS Marantz NR1606
Marantz SR7012
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - sr7012.pdf
  • USB - 1
Marantz NR1606
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1606.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Marantz SR7012

VS

Pros

    • New firmware allows the receiver to get 3D sound in any configuration.
    • Works with Alexa.
    • The setup is very easy and the manual is clear even for an inexperienced person.
    • To calibrate the speakers connected to the Marantz SR7012 is used an Audyssey MultEQ XT32 system.

Cons

    • Sometimes the receiver has a weak connection with home Wi-Fi.
    • When I switching between inputs the resolution of receiver is changing too with repositioning of icons.

Marantz NR1606

VS

Pros

    • Enables to access internet radio and music on the local network.
    • Excellent sound via pre-out in the front.

Cons

    • No extra pre-amp outputs for remote monoblock amps of higher wattage.
    • Adjusting the volume produces a black bar that obscures the great part of the screen and displays too long.

Specifications

Specification Marantz SR7012 Marantz NR1606
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Signal Processing
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
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 3 1
Hdmi Inputs 8 8
Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 1
Optical Digital Inputs 2 1
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 2
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
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
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 8 Ohm 4 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 125 Watt 50 W
Total Output Power 950 W 350 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 % 0.08 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 9.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Dolby Surround
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 24bit / 192kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 15.8 x 17.3 x 7.3 inches 18.4 x 20.6 x 7.4 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual sr7012.pdf nr1606.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.2 W 0.15 W
Operational Power Consumption 710 W 90 W
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
General
Brand Marantz Marantz

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