Marantz NR1508 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Marantz NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920
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      Highlights

      • 5.2 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.1 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • THX™Select™ Certified
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz NR1508
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ920
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz NR1508 to Onkyo TX-RZ920 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 NR1508 has 5 channel and the Onkyo TX-RZ920 has 9 channel amplifiers with Marantz NR1508's being less powerful.


      Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Marantz NR1508 was introduced in 2017. 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.

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Marantz NR1508 and Onkyo TX-RZ920 and gave them scores of 77 and 92 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 NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      Amplifier
      77
      Amplifier
      95
      Audio Features
      66
      Audio Features
      89
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      81
      Connectivity
      89
      Zones
      56
      Zones
      89
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      92

      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 NR1508 and Onkyo TX-RZ920.

      PROS

      Marantz NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   High Power Output - 136 W
      •   THX™ Certification
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   3 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Marantz NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      •   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
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Marantz NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Marantz NR1508

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz NR1508 over Onkyo TX-RZ920.

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      Marantz NR1508 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs HDMI
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs

      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-RZ920

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-RZ920 over Marantz NR1508.

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      Onkyo TX-RZ920
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      Marantz NR1508 vs Onkyo TX-RZ920
      More Channels 5.2 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification vs Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs [] vs 384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R
      768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels
      192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 11.1
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Jitter Reduction vs PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs via future firmware update
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component**, Composite
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs requires firmware update & Sonos Connect
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      More HDMI Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 6
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 2.2 vs 11.2
      More Component Video Inputs vs 2
      More Zones 1 vs 3
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B:25 mA)
      Pandora vs
      More Speaker Terminals 5 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 5 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 180 W vs 310 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 50 W (0.08% THD) vs 135 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 100 W (10% THD) vs 250 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 107 dB
      Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․1 + LE
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522 kHz - 1611 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz

      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 NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 (Rear)
        RCA Pre-Outs2.211.2
        Composite Video Inputs32
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920

      5 channel Amplifier: Marantz NR1508 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: Onkyo TX-RZ920 features 9 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
      • Dynamic Audio Amplification: Onkyo TX-RZ920 features Dynamic Audio Amplification which is Onkyo’s amplification philosophy that focuses on capturing the energy and dynamism contained in the audio signal and reproducing it without loss. Audio signals are not static like a test tone, but rather a countless collection of constantly moving waves. While static measurements such as S/N ratio and Total Harmonic Distortion are important, Onkyo believes that excellent dynamic and transient response is the key to emotionally involving sound. Dynamism - the “life” in music - is achieved when the amp can respond to changes in the signal instantaneously, so notes start and stop naturally and the nuances in attack, decay, sustain, and release are voiced with conviction. Onkyo home theater receivers represent the culmination of almost 70 years’ experience in amplifier design. The unique elements of their amplification system comprise high-current, low-impedance architecture to accurately control large speaker cones while enabling instantaneous response to dynamic changes, and discrete wide-range amplifier circuit topology to eliminate phase shift for clear and accurate audio imaging.

      THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certification

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 is THX™ Select™ (previously known as Select2) certified. This means that it is for medium sized rooms, up to 2,000 cubic feet in size, with a 10-12 foot viewing distance from the screen.

      AMPLIFIER Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Channels5.29.2
      Power Output50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Bi-amp Capability

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      7. Speaker Configurations

      Marantz NR1508's and Onkyo TX-RZ920's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Marantz NR1508: Not supported.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Marantz NR1508: Not supported.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 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 NR1508: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Onkyo TX-RZ920 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

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Dolby Atmos.

      • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

      DTS:X

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Onkyo TX-RZ920 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Onkyo TX-RZ920 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
      AUDIO DECODING Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      IMAX Enhanced
      Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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      9. HDMI

      Marantz NR1508 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs - 1 Main and 1 Sub/Zone2.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Onkyo TX-RZ920: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI and analog sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-RZ920 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 both models).
      • 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)

      Both receivers support HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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.


      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.



      VIDEO FEATURES Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Onkyo TX-RZ920 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz NR1508 has 2.2 and Onkyo TX-RZ920 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, Onkyo TX-RZ920 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: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Marantz NR1508 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-RZ920 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Marantz NR1508 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-RZ920 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 NR1508
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz NR1508
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • 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.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Marantz NR1508
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz NR1508: HDMI, USB
      • Onkyo TX-RZ920: HDMI

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      TERMINALS Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 (Rear)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs36
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs2.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs32
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Marantz NR1508 and Onkyo TX-RZ920 and gave them scores of 77 and 92 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 NR1508

      Onkyo TX-RZ920

      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      92

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      77
      •   Few Channels - 5.2
      •   Low Power Output - 50 W
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   High Power Output - 136 W
      •   THX™ Certification

      Audio Features

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   9.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   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
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

      Connectivity

      GOOD
      81
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   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 3․0 + EDR
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   3 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      Zones

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   No Zones
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   3 Zones

      Radio

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      BrandMarantzOnkyo
      SeriesSlimline
      ModelNR1508TX-RZ920
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryUKNorth America
      Release Year20172017
      PredecessorMarantz NR1506 Onkyo TX-RZ900
      SuccessorMarantz NR1509
      AMPLIFIER Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Channels5.29.2
      Power Output50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Current Feedback Topology
      Discrete Amplification
      HDAM
      Dynamic Audio Amplification
      Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
      VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) All Channels
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
      THX™ Certification Select™ (previously known as Select2)
      Continuous 6 Ω Rated
      Certified 4 Ω Performance
      Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
      Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
      Bi-amp Capability
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
      DACAKM AK4490 for Front L/R
      AKM AK4458 for Other Channels
      AKM AK4388 (x2) for Zone 2 and Zone 3
      DAC Specs384 kHz/32 Bit for Front L/R
      768 kHz/32 Bit for Other Channels
      192kHz/24 Bit for Zone 2 and Zone 3
      Maximum Channel Processing5.111.1
      Air Studios Monitor Certification
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII
      Dolby Digital EX
      THX Listening Modes
      Surround EX
      DTS:X
      DTS Neural:X
      DTS Virtual:X
      DTS Neo Neo:6
      DTS-HD Master Audio
      DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
      DTS 96/24
      DTS Express
      DTS-ES 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 FormatsMP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
      Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz up to 192 kHz
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDFLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, DSD, AIFF, AAC, Dolby TrueHD
      Gapless Playback
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter
      USB DAC
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      Dialog normalization
      Dialogue Lift
      Tone Control All Channels
      Compressed Music Enhancer MDAX2 Advanced Music Optimizer (bluetooth included)
      High-resolution Music Enhancer
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume
      Audyssey LFC
      Audyssey Sub EQ HT
      Audyssey DSX
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ AccuEQ with AccuReflex™
      Audyssey App Support
      Optimized Bass Redirection
      Bass Sync
      VIDEO FEATURES Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      HDR10
      HDR10+
      Dynamic HDR
      BT.2020 color space
      Dolby Vision
      HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
      HDBaseT Compatible
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via future firmware update
      HDCP Version2.22.2
      QMS (Quick Media Switching)
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
      QFT (Quick Frame transport)
      3-D Ready
      Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
      Component Video Upscaling
      Analog to Analog Video conversion
      Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
      isf Certified Calibration Control
      CONNECTIVITY Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Chromecast Built-In
      Works with SonoS requires firmware update & Sonos Connect
      HEOS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      Domotz Pro Compatible
      Remote Monitoring with ihiji
      OvrC Compatible
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 after firmware update
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
      Remote App Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devicesOnkyo Remote App for iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)8 (1 front)
      HDMI Outputs12 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
      8K Inputs
      USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 (Rear)
      USB DC Out Port
      Optical Inputs12
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs12
      RCA Line Inputs36
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs2.211.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs32
      Composite Video Outputs1
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI
      Speaker A/B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      Flasher In
      Remote Control In/Out1 / 1
      uport
      ZONES Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Number of Zones13
      Powered Zones 2 and 3
      Zone 2 OutsHDMI, RCA Pre/Line Out
      Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output2 (A: 100 mA, B:25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output1 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Setup Function
      GUI Languages9
      Web Control
      IP Control
      Display 1 line
      Remote ControllerRC033SR
      Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / /
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      Smart Grid-Ready
      Setup Assistant
      RADIO Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      Presets40
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals511
      Large Speaker Terminals511
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      High Grade Audio Components
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50/60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Customized High-Output Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer (EI)
      Power Consumption180 W310 W
      No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 25 W/35 W
      Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
      Capacitor Bank15,000 µF
      ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
      Auto Power off
      PHYSICAL Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Dimensions (W x H x D)440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm)
      17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-7/8")      		435 mm x 201 mm x 453 mm
      17-1/8" x 7-15/16" x 17-13/16"
      Weight8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz)16.3 kg (35.9 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Marantz NR1508 Onkyo TX-RZ920
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)50 W (0.08% THD)135 W (0.08% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)60 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)175 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)100 W (10% THD)250 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)85 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)320 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)270 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)160 W
      THD0.04% (1 kHz, 100 W, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)130 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/82 kΩ
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 V/330 Ω
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance43 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output55 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB107 dB
      S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)90 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
      DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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 Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
      Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
      Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
      Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
      Bluetooth Version3․0 + EDR4․1 + LE
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
      FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
      FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
      FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
      AM Frequency522 kHz - 1611 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
      AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV
      Warranty3 Years3 Years

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

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