Marantz NR1506 vs Yamaha RX-A3040: Comprehensive Comparison

1. Overview

Here we are comparing Marantz NR1506 to Yamaha RX-A3040 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Marantz NR1506 has 5 channel and the Yamaha RX-A3040 has 9 channel amplifiers with Marantz NR1506's being less powerful.

Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Marantz NR1506 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.	Yamaha RX-A3040 was introduced in 2014 and represented a flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.

We evaluated Marantz NR1506 and Yamaha RX-A3040 and gave them scores of 76 and 87 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

Amplifier

77

Amplifier

96

Audio Features

65

Audio Features

81

Video Features

94

Video Features

73

Connectivity

79

Connectivity

91

Zones

55

Zones

97

Radio

82

Radio

91

OVERALL

76

OVERALL

87

For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluations section.

2. Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz NR1506 and Yamaha RX-A3040.

PROS

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
HDR10
Dolby Vision
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
USB Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Analog Tuner
Spotify

High Power Output - 150 W
11.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
DSD via HDMI
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
New HDCP Version
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
8 HDMI Inputs
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet
4 Zones
Analog Tuner
Spotify

CONS

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 50 W
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No DSD via HDMI
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
Few RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
No Zones
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
0 8K Input
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

6 HDMI Inputs

9.2 Channels
3 HDMI Outputs

3. Advantage of Marantz NR1506

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz NR1506 over Yamaha RX-A3040.

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Marantz NR1506

	Marantz NR1506	vs	Yamaha RX-A3040
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	vs	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
HDR10		vs
BT.2020 color space		vs
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Bluetooth		vs	via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals		vs

4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A3040

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A3040 over Marantz NR1506.

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Yamaha RX-A3040

	Marantz NR1506	vs	Yamaha RX-A3040
More Channels	5.2	vs	9.2
Higher Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Bi-amp capability		vs
Higher DAC Specs	[]	vs	192 kHz/32 Bit
More Channel Processing	5.1	vs	11.1
Dolby Atmos		vs	up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	vs	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DSD via HDMI		vs	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Jitter Reduction		vs	Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
Dialogue Lift		vs	no presence speakers required
High-resolution Music Enhancer		vs
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		vs	Component, Composite
MHL Input		vs
More HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	vs	8 (1 front)
More HDMI Outputs	1	vs	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
USB DC Out Port		vs	(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
More Optical Inputs	1	vs	3
More Optical Outputs		vs	1
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	3
More RCA Line Inputs	3	vs	9 (1 front)
More RCA Line Outputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
Multi-Channel Input		vs	7.1
More RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	vs	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
More Composite Video Inputs	3	vs	5 (1 front)
More Composite Video Outputs	1	vs	2
More Component Video Inputs		vs	3
More Component Video Outputs		vs	1
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	vs	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
More Zones	1	vs	4
RS-232C Interface		vs
+12V Trigger Output		vs	(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output	[]	vs	2 / 2
Web Control		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
More Large Speaker Terminals	5	vs	11
Bigger Power Supply	180 W	vs	490 W
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	vs	150 W (0.06% THD)
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	vs	110 dB
Higher FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	vs	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	vs	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement)
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Spotify

WEAKNESSES	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No eARC
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few 8K Inputs
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Tidal

6. Amplifier

Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
5 channel Amplifier: Marantz NR1506 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	9 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-A3040 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

7. Speaker Configurations

Marantz NR1506's and Yamaha RX-A3040's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:

Marantz NR1506: Not supported.

Yamaha RX-A3040: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.

Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:

Marantz NR1506: 5.2 with internal amplifier.

Yamaha RX-A3040: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.

Bi-Amp: Yamaha RX-A3040 is able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

8. Immersive Audio Formats

Dolby Atmos

Yamaha RX-A3040 supports Dolby Atmos.

AUDIO DECODING	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Dolby Atmos		up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

9. HDMI

Marantz NR1506 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

Yamaha RX-A3040 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 for MAIN and 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4.

4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-A3040: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI and analog sources.
Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yamaha RX-A3040 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on Marantz NR1506 only).
HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Marantz NR1506 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Yamaha RX-A3040 does not support HDR. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)

10. Inputs and Outputs

Audio

Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Yamaha RX-A3040 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
7.1 Multichannel Input: In case you have a high quality Blu-Ray or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs you may connect it to a 7.1 multichannel analog inputs of Yamaha RX-A3040 and use high quality DACs of the player instead of the ones in the receiver.
Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz NR1506 has 2.2 and Yamaha RX-A3040 has 11.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the receivers to the external power amplifiers. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Yamaha RX-A3040 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Marantz NR1506 and 9 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A3040 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There is also 1 pair of line outputs on Yamaha RX-A3040.
Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Marantz NR1506 and 3 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 3 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A3040 for digital audio connections.
Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

Video

HDMI:

Marantz NR1506
Inputs: 6 (1 front) Outputs: 1
8K Inputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3040
Inputs: 8 (1 front) Outputs: 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs: 0.

Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.

Marantz NR1506
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1.

Yamaha RX-A3040
Inputs: 5 Outputs: 2.

Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
Yamaha RX-A3040 supports up to 1080p resolution on Component video connectors.

Marantz NR1506
Inputs: 0 Outputs: 0.

Yamaha RX-A3040
Inputs: 3 Outputs: 1.

Front A/V Inputs

Marantz NR1506: HDMI, USB
Yamaha RX-A3040: HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	3	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		3
Component Video Outputs		1

11. Evaluations

We evaluated Marantz NR1506 and Yamaha RX-A3040 and gave them scores of 76 and 87 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.

Marantz NR1506

Yamaha RX-A3040

OVERALL

76

OVERALL

87

Amplifier

GOOD

77

Few Channels - 5.2
Low Power Output - 50 W

EXCELLENT

96

9.2 Channels
High Power Output - 150 W

Audio Features

AVERAGE

65

Few Channels - 5.2
5.1 Channel Processing
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No DSD via HDMI

GOOD

81

9.2 Channels
No Front Wide Channel Support
11.1 Channel Processing
Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
DSD via HDMI

Video Features

EXCELLENT

94

HDR10
No HDR10+
Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough

GOOD

73

No HDR10
No HDR10+
No Dolby Vision
No 8K Passthrough
Analog To HDMI Upconversion

Connectivity

GOOD

79

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
6 HDMI Inputs
1 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Few RCA Line Inputs
No Phono Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Ethernet
Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

EXCELLENT

91

No eARC
New HDCP Version
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
8 HDMI Inputs
3 HDMI Outputs
0 8K Input
USB Input
Many RCA Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs
Composite Video Inputs
Component Video Inputs
Ethernet

Zones

AVERAGE

55

No Zones

EXCELLENT

97

4 Zones

Radio

GOOD

82

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

EXCELLENT

91

Analog Tuner
No Pandora
Spotify
No Tidal

12. Specifications

GENERAL	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Brand	Marantz	Yamaha
Series	Slimline	Aventage
Model	NR1506	RX-A3040
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	UK	UK and Europe
Release Year	2015	2014
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A3030
Successor	Marantz NR1508	Yamaha RX-A3050

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Channels	5.2	9.2
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Surround:AI™
DAC		ESS SABRE32™Ultra (ES9016) + ESS SABRE™Premier (ES9006)
DAC Specs		192 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	11.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos		up to 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII	PLIIx
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI		2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction		Time Domain Jitter Eliminator in SABRE32 and Ultra low jitter PLL circuitry in SABRE
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift		no presence speakers required
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode		with Video On mode
CINEMA DSP		HD3
DSP Programs		23
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with 3D, Multipoint and Angle measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 31 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.2	2.2
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component****, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		1080p
Video Parameter Adjustments
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Wi-Fi		with Wireless Direct
Bluetooth		via optional YBA-11 adapter (sold separately)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
MusicCast
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad via front USB
Remote App	Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices	(iPhone / iPad, Android™ phone / tablet, Kindle Fire™)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	8 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone2/ZONE4)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	iPod^® / iPhone^® / iPad^®, USB memory, portable audio player
USB DC Out Port		(USB DC output 5 V / 0.5 amp)
Optical Inputs	1	3
Optical Outputs		1
Coaxial Inputs	1	3
RCA Line Inputs	3	9 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs		1
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input		7.1
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	11.2 (barter to Zone 2 and Zone 3)
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	5 (1 front)
Composite Video Outputs	1	2
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		3
Component Video Outputs		1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	HDMI (MHL support), USB, analog audio, composite
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out	1 / 1
dockport

ZONES	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Number of Zones	1	4
Powered Zones		Zone 2 / 3
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, Component, Composite, Line Out
Zone 3 Outs		Component, Composite, Line out
Zone 4 Outs		HDMI
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output		(2)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		2 / 2
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
On-Screen Display	Hybrid Graphic User Interface	Graphical user interface
GUI Languages	9
SCENE		SCENE PLUS (12 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC020SR	(preset)
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Analog Tuner	FM/AM with RDS	FM/AM with RDS
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio		vTuner
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	5	11
Large Speaker Terminals	5	11
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz	AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Power Consumption	180 W	490 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-5/16" x 4-1/8" x 14-13/16" (with antenna up: 17-5/16" x 6-13/16" x 14-13/16")	435 mm x 192 mm x 467 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 252 mm x 474 mm) 17-1/8" x 7-1/2" x 18-3/8" (with antenna: 17-1/8" x 9-7/8" x 18-5/8")
Weight	8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz)	19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1506	Yamaha RX-A3040
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	150 W (0.06% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		165 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		185 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		230 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	60 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	100 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	85 W (1% THD)
Rated Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		230 W (0.9% THD, Front)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		410 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		295 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		175 W
THD		0.04% (MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out, Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to AV OUT)
Damping Factor		150 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	130 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.4 V
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/1.2 kΩ
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		200 mV/1.2 kΩ (AV OUT)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		95 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		75 dB/60 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		75 dB/60 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video Frequency Response	5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)	5 Hz to 100 MHz, ±3 dB (Component)
Video S/N Ratio		60 dB
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz
HDMI Input/MHL Terminal		5 V, 1 A
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 2.1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB	Mono/Stereo: 71 dB/ 70 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	522 kHz - 1611 kHz	531 MHz - 1611 MHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	3 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted

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