Denon AVR-A1H vs Marantz Cinema 30

GENERAL	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Brand	Denon	Marantz
Model	AVR-A1H	Cinema 30
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Amplifier
Country	USA	UK
Release Year	2022	2024
Predecessor	Denon AVR-X8500HA	Marantz SR8015

AMPLIFIER	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Channels	15.4	11.4
Power Output	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	140 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Monolithic	Monolithic
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction	L/R separated
Bi-amp Capability	7-ch (assignable)	5-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine	Dual-core 1GHz DSP
DAC		ESS Sabre
Maximum Channel Processing	15.4	13.4
D.D.S.C. HD Digital	32 bit
Alpha Processing	AL32 Processing Multichannel
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6	up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6	Pro up to 7.1.6 or 9.1.4 with external amp
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
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	13.1-ch (Built-In)	13.1-ch (Built-In)
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 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 USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB	2-ch Input	2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer		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	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
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 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion		Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution		480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
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
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
HDMI Inputs	7	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	1 Front for USB memory	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port	5 V, 1.5 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	2	2
RCA Line Inputs	5	7
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs	1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	17.4	13.4
XLR Pre-outs	4 subwoofers
Composite Video Inputs		2
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs		1
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB
Speaker A/B	assignable	assignable
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out		1 / 1

ZONES	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Number of Zones	3	3
Powered Zones	2 and 3	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	HDMI, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs	Pre Out	Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	3
Remote (IR) Input/Output	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages	3	9
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	2 lines FLD	2 lines + port hole OLED
Remote Controller	RC-1250	RC-051SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /	/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select	/

RADIO	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Analog Tuner	FM/AM
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Chassis		Copper Platted
Front Panel	Metal	Metal
Speaker Terminals	17	13
Large Speaker Terminals	17	13
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	1100 W	780 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 80 W/160 W	ECO On/Off: 65 W/110 W
Standby Power	0.1 W	0.2 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Dimensions (W x H x D)	434 mm x 195 mm x 493 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 259 mm x 498 mm) 17.1" x 7.7" x 19.4" (with antenna up: 17.1" x 10.2" x 19.6")	442 mm x 189 mm x 447 mm (with antenna: 442 mm x 257 mm x 457 mm) 17.4" × 7.5" × 17.6" (with antenna: 17.4" × 10.2" × 18.0"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		21" x 12" x 21.25"
Weight	32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)	19.4 kg (42.8 lbs)
Weight of Package	38.0 kg (80 lbs)	49.5 lb

SPECIFICATIONS	Denon AVR-A1H	Marantz Cinema 30
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	150 W (0.05% THD)	140 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	190 W (0.7% THD)	175 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	260 W (10% THD)	250 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	210 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)	280 W x 2-channel
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)	170 W x 2-channel
THD (Digital)	0.002% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)	0.004% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)	0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)	0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	RCA: 200 mV XLR: 400 mV	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)	2.5 mV	2.5 mV
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.2 V
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance	RCA: 1.2 V XLR: 2.4 V
Rated Output digital	2 V (at 0 dB playback)	2 V (at 0 dB playback)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	102 dB	102 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)	74 dB	74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	110 dB	104 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)	110 dB	104 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 HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		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 Response		5 Hz - 60 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Component) 5 Hz - 10 MHz, 0, -3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	5․0	5․4
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity	1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio	Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency	520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	5 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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