Pioneer VSX-933 vs Marantz NR1710

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Marantz NR1710
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933
      4. Advantage of Marantz NR1710
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Pioneer VSX-933 to Marantz NR1710 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 7 channel amplifiers with Pioneer VSX-933's being more powerful.


      Pioneer VSX-933 Marantz NR1710

      Pioneer VSX-933 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      Marantz NR1710 was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4 video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

      We evaluated Pioneer VSX-933 and Marantz NR1710 and gave both of them the score of 86 out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Marantz NR1710

      Amplifier
      85
      Amplifier
      79
      Audio Features
      86
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      82
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      78
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      92
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      86
      OVERALL
      86

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Pioneer VSX-933 and Marantz NR1710.

      PROS

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Marantz NR1710

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   Google Assistant
      •   HEOS
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Phono Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Marantz NR1710

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Low Power Output - 50 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Pioneer VSX-933

      Marantz NR1710

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      Advantage of Pioneer VSX-933

      Pioneer VSX-933
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-933 over Marantz NR1710.

      Pioneer VSX-933 vs Marantz NR1710
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Higher DAC Specs 384 kHz/32 Bit vs 192 kHz/24 Bit
      Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      Works with SONOS vs
      DTS Play-Fi vs
      USB Input 2 (1 Front) vs 1 (Front) for USB memory
      More RCA Line Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 3
      More GUI Languages 7 vs 3
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      More Large Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 250 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 80 W (0.08% THD) vs 50 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 165 W (10% THD) vs 100 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 106 dB vs 98 dB
      Higher S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 80 dB vs 74 dB

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      9.2 channel

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      Pioneer VSX-932
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Advantage of Marantz NR1710

      Marantz NR1710
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Marantz NR1710 over Pioneer VSX-933.

      Pioneer VSX-933 vs Marantz NR1710
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.2 vs 2.3
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Inputs 6 vs 8 (1 front)
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 2.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Mini-Jack vs HDMI, USB
      Speaker A/B vs assignable
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 1
      IP Control for CI vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 530 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 520 kHz - 1710 kHz
      Longer Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor vs 3 Years

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      Marantz NR1711
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      7.2 channel

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      Marantz NR1609
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      Yamaha RX-A880
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      Marantz NR1607
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H
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      Yamaha RX-A2A
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      Marantz SR6014
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      Marantz NR1510
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      5.2 channel

      50 W

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      7.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      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 Pioneer VSX-933 Marantz NR1710
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.3
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC
        USB Input2 (1 Front)1 (Front) for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Component Video Inputs12
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Pioneer VSX-933 Marantz NR1710
        Low Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-933 and Marantz NR1710 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
      • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz NR1710 has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. 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 7 channel processing but have only 7 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 5 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-933 and 3 pair of line inputs on Marantz NR1710 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input 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:
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • 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.
      • Pioneer VSX-933 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Pioneer VSX-933
        Inputs:         1   Outputs: 0.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Pioneer VSX-933: USB, Mini-Jack
      • Marantz NR1710: HDMI, USB

      Pioneer VSX-933

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      Marantz NR1710

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