Marantz NR1508 VS
Pioneer VSX-933
Pros & Cons
Marantz NR1508
VSPros
- 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.
Pioneer VSX-933
VSPros
- It maintains all audio formats. You do not have to spend a lot of time to find the appropriate file.
- Built-in Chromecast and DNS Play-Fi provide streaming music and internet radio from the mobile device.
- Stable Wi-Fi for wireless connection with any smartphones and laptops, as well as PC.
Cons
- Pay attention! If you want to buy this receiver because of the multi-zone feature, keep in mind that it is only compatible with the analog inputs. HDMI won’t help you use zone 2 function.
- In Zone 2 it works only on the RCA (analog) inputs but not HDMI or digital ones. So, to install speakers on the patio for accessing to satellite audio channels it is necessary to get DAC with the optical/coax outputs of the sat AV going in. Then you need to get RCA output going into the RCA inpu
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Marantz NR1508 | Pioneer VSX-933 |
|---|---|---|
| Connector Type | ||
| Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 4 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | has not | 4 |
| Usb | 1 | 2 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 250 W | 560 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 8 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Sound Features | ||
| Surround Sound Effects | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 5.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 14.8 x 17.3 x 4.1 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Connectivity Interfaces | ||
| Ieee 802.3u | ||
| Ieee 802.3 | ||
| Wi-fi | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | nr1508.pdf | vsx-933.pdf |
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 180 W | 480 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 | 30 |
| 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 | Pioneer |
