Marantz NR1605 vs Yamaha RX-A880

GENERAL	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Brand	Marantz	Yamaha
Series	Slimline	Aventage
Model	NR1605	RX-A880
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	Korea
Release Year	2014	2018
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-A870
Successor	Marantz NR1606	Yamaha RX-A2A

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Channels	7.1	7.2
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	100 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	assignable

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown DAC x 4 for main zone
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIz
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	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, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
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
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		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	YPAO sound optimization (R.S.C. with Multipoint measurement)
Audyssey App Support
YPAO Volume
PEQ for SUB		Down to 15.6 Hz
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
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 Version	2.2	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 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion	Component, Composite	Component**, Composite
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Component Video Maximum Resolution	1080p	480i/576i
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa		on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
Google Assistant
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 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices	(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7
HDMI Outputs	1	2
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	2
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	3	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	2.1	7.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	1
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs	2	1
Component Video Outputs	1
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B	assignable
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 NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Number of Zones	2	2
Powered Zones	2	Zone 2
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out	RCA Preout
Zone B Video Output		HDMI
Zone GUI
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1
Remote (IR) Input/Output		1 / 1
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface
GUI Languages	3
SCENE		SCENE (8 sets)
Web Control
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC024SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Solid Aluminum Front
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	9
Large Speaker Terminals	7	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 220 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	250 W	300 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 30 W/40 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-21/64" x 4-9/64" x 14-51/64" (with antenna up: 17-21/64" x 6-13/16" x 14-51/64")	435 mm x 171 mm x 380 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 248 mm x 380 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 9-3/4" x 15")
Weight	8.6 kg (18 lbs 15 oz)	11.0 kg (23.4 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1605	Yamaha RX-A880
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.06% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		130 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		160 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	70 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		160 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	90 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		240 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		195 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		170 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		130 W
THD		0.06% (AV 2 etc. to Front, Pure Direct, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 50 W, 8 Ω)
THD (Phono)		0.02% (Phono to SPEAKER OUT (Front), 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 V)
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 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)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Phono)		60 mV (1 kHz, 0.1% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance		1.0 V/2.7 kΩ (Front)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance		1.6 V
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/560 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	110 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		96 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±0.5 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (Phono)		60 dB/55 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	11.2 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)	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 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite)
Ethernet Standard	100BASE-TX	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 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: 69 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)	Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%	Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	531 kHz - 1611 kHz
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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