1-on-1 Comparison

Side-by-Side Comparison

Marantz Slimline NR1510

Marantz Slimline NR1509

SCORE:
78
SCORE:
77

Highlights

  • 5.2 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, DLNA, HEOS
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

Highlights

  • 5.2 channels
  • 5.1 channel processing
  • 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
  • HDR10, Dolby Vision, 4K Passthrough
  • AirPlay 2, DLNA, HEOS
  • Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
  • USB and Phono inputs

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Content

Overview

Here we are comparing Marantz Slimline NR1510 to Marantz Slimline NR1509 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. Both receivers have 5 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509

Marantz Slimline NR1510 was introduced in 2019. 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.

Marantz Slimline NR1509 was introduced in 2018. 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.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 78 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 77 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

AMPLIFIER
78
VIDEO FEATURES
94
AUDIO FEATURES
66
CONNECTIVITY
86
MULTIZONE
56
MISCELLANEOUS
58
RADIO
96
OVERALL
78

AMPLIFIER
78
VIDEO FEATURES
94
AUDIO FEATURES
66
CONNECTIVITY
83
MULTIZONE
56
MISCELLANEOUS
58
RADIO
96
OVERALL
77

Advantage of Marantz Slimline NR1510

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz Slimline NR1510 over Marantz Slimline NR1509.

Marantz Slimline NR1510 has higher bluetooth standard. In video department only Marantz Slimline NR1510 supports HDCP 2.3 copy protection.

Marantz Slimline NR1510 vs Marantz Slimline NR1509
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.2
Domotz Pro Compatible vs
Remote Monitoring with ihiji vs
Web Control vs
Newer Bluetooth Version 4․1 vs 3․0 + EDR

Advantage of Marantz Slimline NR1509

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz Slimline NR1509 over Marantz Slimline NR1510.

Marantz Slimline NR1510 vs Marantz Slimline NR1509
DTS Neo Neo:6 vs Neo:6

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

Here we list common strengths and weaknesses of both receivers.

STRENGTHS
  Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
  New HDCP Version
  HDR10
  Dolby Vision
  4K or 8K Video Passthrough
  HEOS
  Works with Amazon Alexa
  Ethernet
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth
  USB Input
  Many Optical Inputs
  Composite Video Inputs
  RCA Pre-Outs
  Zones
  Analog Tuner
  Pandora
  Spotify
  Tidal
WEAKNESSES
  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 4K or 8K Video Upscaling
  No Chromecast Built-In
  Few HDMI Outputs
  Few 8K Inputs
  Few RCA Line Inputs

Audio Section

Amplifier

Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509

5 channel Amplifier: Marantz Slimline NR1510 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.

5 channel Amplifier: Marantz Slimline NR1509 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.

    Speaker Configurations

    Marantz Slimline NR1510's and Marantz Slimline NR1509's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

    • Configurations: Available configurations are:
    • Marantz Slimline NR1510: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Marantz Slimline NR1509: 5.2 with internal amplifier.
    • Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

      Marantz Slimline NR1510 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature 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.



      Sound Processing

      • Audyssey: Both receivers come with Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.
      • Dynamic EQ: selects the best possible frequency response and surround volume levels moment-by-moment. This ensures that the bass response, tonal balance and surround impression remain constant despite changes in volume. This is the first technology that carefully combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, a pre-requisite for delivering a dynamic volume solution.
      • Dynamic Volume: Your Listening experience can be greatly diminished when there are significant shifts in volume between television programs, commercials and within the program material itself. When this happens you must constantly adjust the volume to maintain your desired listening level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume monitors the volume of program material moment-by-moment and automatically adjusts it, maintaining the desired listening level for all content while optimizing the dynamic range to preserve impact.
      • Compressed Music Enhancer: Marantz Slimline NR1510 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
      • MDAX2: Compressed music enhancement in Marantz Slimline NR1510 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 is done by Marantz’ MDAX2 technology. The use of compressed audio files like MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or AAC is getting more and more popular. The audio quality of these compressed files however is less than the original lossless files that are on a CD, especially lacking the higher frequencies and affecting the lower frequencies which make the audio image less wide and deep. The Marantz Digital Audio Expander 2, also called M-DAX2, recalculates the outputted frequency range. This enables you to get a more detailed and clearer sound.

      Room Calibration

      Marantz Slimline NR1510 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 come with Audyssey MultEQ room correction system.

      • Audyssey Room Calibration: Audyssey is an acoustic measurement technology which automatically restores the acoustic distortion caused by the acoustic behaviour of a room with only a push on a button. Audyssey equalization provides an clear, accurate, natural sound with voices and dialog that become focused and intelligible, restoring the musical balance. Musical instruments and sound effects become precisely localized and the surround soundstage is made seamless and enveloping.

    Video Section

    HDMI

    Marantz Slimline NR1510 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 come with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
    • 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 Copy Protection: Marantz Slimline NR1510 is HDCP 2.3 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 is 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.

    • HDR10: HDR10 uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 supports 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors. It is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits peak brightness, however common HDR10 contents are mastered with peak brightness from 1,000 to 4,000 nits.
    • Dolby Vision: Dolby Vision is a set of technologies developed by Dolby Laboratories for high dynamic range (HDR) video. It covers content creation, distribution, and playback. Like HDR10+, it includes dynamic metadata that are used to adjust and optimize each frame of the HDR video to the consumer display's capabilities in a way specified by the content creator. Dolby Vision allows for a maximum resolution of 8K up to 12-bit color depth, maximum peak brightness of 10,000 nits and a color gamut up to Rec. 2020. It uses Dolby's proprietary dynamic metadata defined in SMPTE ST 2094-10.
    • Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): The Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) is a transfer function developed mainly for HDR live video feed and over-the-air broadcasts. It is an HDR format that uses BT.2020 color primaries and a bitdepth of 10-bit. It is backward compatible with the transfer function of SDR and is designed to be better-suited for television broadcasting, where the metadata required for other HDR formats is not backward compatible with non-HDR displays. HLG defines a non-linear optical-electro transfer function, in which the lower half of the signal values use a gamma curve and the upper half of the signal values use a logarithmic curve.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz Slimline NR1510 and Marantz Slimline NR1509 have 2.2 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, both receivers have 5 channel processing but have only 5 channel amplifiers, so they need external amplifiers connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach their maximum speaker configurations.
    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on both receivers for connecting sources with analog outputs.
    • Digital Inputs and Outputs: 1 optical input, 1 optical output and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connections on both receivers.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • Marantz Slimline NR1510
      Inputs:
      6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Marantz Slimline NR1509
      Inputs:
      6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
      8K Inputs: 0.
    • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
    • Marantz Slimline NR1510
      Inputs:
      3   Outputs: 1.
    • Marantz Slimline NR1509
      Inputs:
      3   Outputs: 1.

    Front A/V Inputs

    • Marantz Slimline NR1510: HDMI, USB
    • Marantz Slimline NR1509: HDMI, USB

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    Specifications

    And in the end let us list all the available specifications of the receivers side-by-side.

    BASICS Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    BrandMarantzMarantz
    SeriesSlimlineSlimline
    ModelNR1510NR1509
    TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
    CountryUSAUSA
    Release Year20192018
    AMPLIFIER Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Channels5.25.2
    Current Feedback Topology
    Discrete Amplification
    HDAM
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp Capability
    AUDIO Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing5.15.1
    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 PLII
    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
    Music Playback via USBMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSDMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
    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, DSDApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI
    DSD via USB 2-ch Input 2-ch Input
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    Jitter Reduction
    DTS Dialog Control
    Dialog Enhancement
    Dialog Level Adjustment
    Dialog Normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Compressed Music Enhancer MDAX2 MDAX2
    High-resolution Music Enhancer
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode
    Pure Direct Mode
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ
    Audyssey App Support
    Optimized Bass Redirection
    Bass Sync
    VIDEO Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Enhanced ARC
    HDCP Version2.32.2
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    BT.2020 color space
    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 50/60Hz 4:4:4
    Video Signal Upscaling
    Analog To HDMI Upconversion
    Component Video Upscaling
    Analog to Analog Video conversion
    isf Certified Calibration Control
    CONNECTIVITY Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    MHL Input
    DLNA 1.5
    FireConnect
    FlareConnect
    Domotz Pro Compatible
    Remote Monitoring with ihiji
    OvrC Compatible
    HEOS
    Chromecast Built-In
    DTS Play-Fi
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Google assistant
    Apple Siri
    Works with SONOS
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote App Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices
    InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
    Ethernet
    Ethernet Switch
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth SBC SBC
    HDBaseT Compatible
    HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)6 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs11
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
    USB DC Out Port
    RCA Line Input33
    RCA Line Output
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Optical Inputs11
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs11
    Composite Video Input33
    Composite Video Output11
    S-Video Input
    S-Video Output
    Component Video Input
    Component Video Output
    PC In
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs2.22.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Front A/V InputsHDMI, USBHDMI, USB
    Speaker A/B
    Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
    ZONES Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Zones11
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output
    MISC Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User Interface Hybrid Graphic User Interface
    GUI Languages33
    Web Browser Control
    IP Control for CI
    Display 1 line 1 line
    Remote ControllerRC040SRRC040SR
    Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / / /
    Detachable Power Cord
    Flasher In
    Remote Control In/Out0 / 00 / 0
    Setup Assistant
    RADIO Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
    Digital Radio
    Internet Radio TuneIn TuneIn
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM Internet Radio
    CONSTRUCTION Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Solid Aluminum Front
    Speaker Terminals55
    Large Speaker Terminals55
    Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
    Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
    High Grade Audio Components
    Gold plated RCA terminals
    POWER Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
    Toroidal Transformer (EI) (EI)
    Power Consumption180 W180 W
    No Sound PowerECO On/Off: 25 W/35 WECO On/Off: 25 W/35 W
    Standby Power0.2 W0.2 W
    GENERAL Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
    Auto Power off
    Dimensions (W x H x D)440 mm x 105 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 175 mm x 378 mm)
    17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 7" x 15")
    440 mm x 105 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 175 mm x 378 mm)
    17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 7" x 15")
    Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)520 mm x 184 mm x 491 mm
    Weight8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz)8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz)
    Weight of Package10.5 kg
    Warranty3 Years3 Years
    SPECS Marantz Slimline NR1510 Marantz Slimline NR1509
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 250 W (0.08% THD)50 W (0.08% THD)
    Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 260 W (0.7% THD)60 W (0.7% THD)
    Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA)100 W (10% THD)100 W (10% THD)
    Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)85 W (1% THD)85 W (1% THD)
    Phono Distortion0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)130 mV/47 kΩ130 mV/47 kΩ
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)2.5 mV
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)98 dB98 dB
    S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)74 dB74 dB
    Phono RIAA Deviation±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
    Frequency Response (Analog In)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
    DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
    Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
    Video Frequency Response5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
    Ethernet Standard100BASE-TX100BASE-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 Version4․13․0 + EDR
    Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
    USB TerminalUSB2.0 5V, 1 AUSB2.0 5V, 1 A
    FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
    FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
    FM Effective Sensitivity1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
    FM S/N RatioMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dBMono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
    FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
    AM Frequency520 kHz - 1710 kHz520 kHz - 1710 kHz
    AM Effective Sensitivity18 µV18 µV

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

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