Marantz NR1606 VS Yamaha RX-A780
Marantz NR1606
  • Brand - Marantz
  • Manual - nr1606.pdf
  • USB - 1
Yamaha RX-A780
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-a780.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

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.

Yamaha RX-A780

VS

Pros

    • The UI is user-friendly and nice (some elements are animated). Plus almost all options have descriptions, which makes it easy to user.
    • The output sound is clear and natural – you get no distortion or lagging.
    • The application and wireless features (AirPlay) are stable.

Cons

    • HDMI ports may fail after a short period of exploitation.
    • It has troubles with wireless speakers – issues with the connection.

Specifications

Specification Marantz NR1606 Yamaha RX-A780
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Connector Type
Hdmi Inputs 8 5
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Optical Digital Inputs 1 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 5
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 2
Media Content Source
Network
Bluetooth
Usb-host
Additional Features
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
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Amplifier
Output Power Per Channel 50 W 95 W
Total Output Power 350 W 700 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.06 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 4 Ohm 8 Ohm
Sound Features
Surround Sound Effects Dolby Surround Virtual CINEMA
Audio D/a Converter 24bit / 192kHz 32bit / 384kHz
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Audio Formats
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Dimensions
Dimensions 18.4 x 20.6 x 7.4 inches 15 x 17.2 x 6.8 inches
Built-in Decoders
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
User Manual
Manual nr1606.pdf rx-a780.pdf
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.15 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 90 W 410 W
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 40 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
General
Brand Marantz Yamaha

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