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Marantz NR1603

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User ratings:
33
4.1 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
Want an AVR that doesn't take over your lounge? Marantz can help AV receivers are too big, too complicated and too damn old school. That’s the unspoken truth for a generation weaned on portable devices and wireless widgets. While home cinephiles will rightfully defend an opposing view, the fact is that for many, 
AVRs have simply become an irrelevance.Read more
Marantz's NR-series receivers are nearly half as tall as competitors, plus the new NR1603 has six HDMI inputs and built-in AirPlay.Read more
Marantz's 'slimline' AV receiver delivers anything but a slim soundRead more
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Pros

  • proper speaker binding posts for every channel and sensible connectivity
  • audio is clean
  • deep and exciting

Cons

  • no integrated Bluetooth
  • home cinema system
  • This seems quite superfluous given the provision of internet radio

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired
  • no
  • Gold
  • no
  • yes
  • FM
  • 7.1

Marantz NR1603 - Pros & Cons

Marantz NR1603

Pros

  • proper speaker binding posts for every channel and sensible connectivity
  • audio is clean
  • deep and exciting
  • Well-built and generously equipped
  • appropriate loudspeaker binding posts for each route and connectivity that is practical
  • receiver is an excellent all-round entertainer in a nicely compact form
  • excellent sound quality and stylish design
  • The back is signed very good easy to see
  • Thats easy to use as well

Cons

  • no integrated Bluetooth
  • home cinema system
  • This seems quite superfluous given the provision of internet radio
  • still only a single HDMI output
  • There is no integrated Bluetooth
  • it looks rather superfluous given the supply of internet radio
  • too complex
  • excessively large and too darn old school
  • slightly reduced power output
  • always a little hiss from the electronics
  • headphone output has an internal resistance of 468 ohms

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Marantz NR1603 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)50.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)60.0 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)98.0 dB
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
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Design
Colour of product
  • Gold,Silver
  • Black
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Radio
Supported radio bandsFM
FM antenna ports quantity1
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Power
Power consumption (typical)220.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
Energy Star certifiedno
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Audio (L/R) in3
Composite video out1
Composite video in3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical out1
Digital audio coaxial out1
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs6
Number of HDMI outputs1
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fino
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Video
3Dyes
Image formats supportedJPG
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Dimensions
Width17.32 in
Depth14.45 in
Height4.13 in
Weight292.77 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
Graphical user interface (GUI)yes
AirPlayyes

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Marantz NR1603 Marantz - Editorial Reviews (6)

Marantz NR1603 Marantz NR1603 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 28.03.2013
Marantz NR1603 review

Want an AVR that doesn't take over your lounge? Marantz can help AV receivers are too big, too complicated and too damn old school. That’s the unspoken truth for a generation weaned on portable devices and wireless widgets. While home cinephiles will rightfully defend an opposing view, the fact is that for many, 
AVRs have simply become an irrelevance.

Marantz NR1603 Marantz NR1603
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CNET
Published: 02.08.2012
Marantz NR1603

Marantz's NR-series receivers are nearly half as tall as competitors, plus the new NR1603 has six HDMI inputs and built-in AirPlay.

Marantz NR1603 Marantz NR1609 review
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whathifi
Published: 18.12.2018
Marantz NR1609 review

Marantz's 'slimline' AV receiver delivers anything but a slim sound

Marantz NR1603 Marantz NR1403 & NR1603 Slimline A/V Recievers Preview
Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News logo
Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 24.05.2012
Marantz NR1403 & NR1603 Slimline A/V Recievers Preview

The Marantz NR1403 features discrete amplification, tons of HDMI inputs, and Audyssey MultEQ. The NR1603 adds video upconversion, two channels of amplification, a second zone, Apple AirPlay and more.

Marantz NR1603 Marantz NR1603
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 21.04.2013
Marantz NR1603

Marantz NR1603: 5 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Marantz NR1603 Review: Marantz NR1603
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FWD Magazine
Published: 18.01.2013
Review: Marantz NR1603

Niet iedereen zit te wachten op een uit de kluiten gewassen AV-receiver in de woonkamer. Marantz probeert aan de wensen van die groep tegemoet te komen met deze NR1603, een'slimline'AV-receiver.

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