Name: NR1609
Brand: Marantz
SKU: 408894
Rating: 4.5 (36 reviews)

The surround sound is complete
lively and detailed
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no amount of features makes up for this
it lacks the really subtle details and that little extra depth
You do not have to return to the Remote app or remote control

Receiver type: Surround
Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless
Wi-fi: yes
Colour of product: Black, Silver
Handheld remote control: yes
Supported radio bands: FM, MW
Audio output channels: 7.1

Marantz NR1609 - Pros & Cons

The surround sound is complete
lively and detailed
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of inputs is impressive with a range of digital and analogue ones available
it splits nicely into two sections
rich
realistic
and breathtaking sound
receiver is an excellent all-round entertainer in a nicely compact form
absolutely well structured and easy to use
has managed to create a great receiver for those with small areas and rooms
very long
and also informative
compact and slim AV receiver is
The receiver is solidly built and has a premium look and feel
The remote control looks nice and simple
unique design and solid performance
The remote is nice without offering anything fancy
easy and quick access
smooth and dramatic
good performance and nice features
The buttons have enough space between them and they are easy on the touch
clean and uncluttered
Better crafted audio can sound divine
It works perfect and performs all the tasks in seconds

no amount of features makes up for this
it lacks the really subtle details and that little extra depth
You do not have to return to the Remote app or remote control
The remote control is not a special feature
Alexa is currently not officially available in the Netherlands
the flexibility disappears into the background and the balance here and there is lost
Dolby Atmos is going gangbusters right now
only a single HDMI output
not every receiver can offer 8 HDMI inputs
small size
has not lost in functionality
it might struggle in a cinema room with multiple seating rows
a lack of power as each of the amplifier channels put out 90 watts
only offer HDMI and a few token audio channels
home cinema system
TV dramas for poor enunciation
device that was no longer connected
headphone output has an internal resistance of 468 ohms
slightly reduced power output
always a little hiss from the electronics
it is not Google Chromecast compatible
underpowered will that be sufficient to a room 200 sq feet size
You could have made it a little bit shorter
it is a little expensive for me
the app is not free and you will have to pay a one time fee to download
the audio as it feels more into base

Marantz - Video Reviews (4)

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Unboxing the Marantz NR1609 7.2 Channel Receiver

Marantz NR1609 - Full Specifications

Receiver type	Surround

Audio output channels	7.1
Audio amplifier	yes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	50.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)	90.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.08 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	98.0 dB
Audio formats supported	AAC ALAC DSD FLAC MP3 WAV WMA
Audio decoders	DTS-HD Master Audio DTS:X Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround Dolby TrueHD
Volume control	Rotary

Colour of product	Black Silver

Supported radio bands	FM MW
Internet radio	yes
Internet radio services supported	Amazon Music Deezer JUKE Napster Spotify Tidal TuneIn

Power consumption (typical)	250.0 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.2 W

Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Composite video out	1
Composite video in	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	2
Digital audio optical in	1
Digital audio coaxial in	1
Pre-out connectivity	yes
Number of HDMI inputs	8
Number of HDMI outputs	1
USB ports quantity	1
Bluetooth	yes
Ethernet LAN	yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Wi-Fi	yes

3D	yes
Supported video modes	480i 576i 1080p
Supported graphics resolutions	3840 x 2160
Aspect ratio	21:9
Video upscaling	yes

Width	17.32 in
Depth	14.8 in
Height	6.81 in
Weight	292.77 oz

Handheld remote control	yes
Graphical user interface (GUI)	yes
AirPlay	yes

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Marantz NR1609 Marantz - Editorial Reviews (3)

whathifi

Published: 18.12.2018

Marantz NR1609 review

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

Marantz NR1609 Marantz NR1609 AV receiver review

Home Cinema Choice

Published: 16.01.2019

Marantz NR1609 AV receiver review

Just when you think Marantz's venerable slimline NR receiver range (first introduced, rather sheepishly, back in 2011) is ready for retirement, it bounces back, magically reinvigorated and ready to dance some more. It's the Dick Van Dyke of home cinema hardware. You could be forgiven for thinking there are no more incremental additions left to make. Last season’s NR1608 was a well-specified little belter.