Pioneer VSX-832 VS Marantz NR1609
Pioneer VSX-832
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Manual - vsx-832.pdf
  • USB - 1
Marantz NR1609
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1609.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Pioneer VSX-832

VS

Pros

    • The latest Dolby Atmos technology with a 3D surround audio field. The reflex optimizer helps to adjust the high directivity and low directivity sounds in order to achieve the best comfort.
    • Online radio plus all major music streaming services available.
    • Multi-room option available allowing your family members to enjoy different music in different rooms.

Cons

    • The price is almost $500 so you have to be well off to afford it. You might be able to get it on offer though.
    • The customer support working hours are limited plus you might have to wait for a reply.

Marantz NR1609

VS

Pros

    • The price point is more appealing versus that of the Yamaha counterpart.
    • The sound is mess-free, and vocals remain intelligible and clear at any volume level.

Cons

    • It lacks backward-compatibility for DVI or early HDMI standards.

Specifications

Specification Pioneer VSX-832 Marantz NR1609
Connector Type
Subwoofer Outputs 1 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 1
Hdmi Inputs 6 8
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Phones 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 1 1
Usb 1 1
Av Inputs has not 4
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
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 80 W 50 W
Total Output Power 400 W 350 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 5.1 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Front Stage Surround Advance 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 12.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches 14.5 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
User Manual
Manual vsx-832.pdf nr1609.pdf
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.2 W
Operational Power Consumption 400 W 250 W
General
Brand Pioneer Marantz

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