Marantz NR1606 vs Onkyo TX-NR797

GENERAL	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Brand	Marantz	Onkyo
Series	Slimline
Model	NR1606	TX-NR797
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	North America
Release Year	2015	2019
Predecessor	Marantz NR1605	Onkyo TX-NR787
Successor	Marantz NR1607	Onkyo TX-NR7100

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Channels	7.2	9.2
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
Amplifier Design		Linear Class A/B
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
Dynamic Audio Amplification
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)		Front L/R 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	assignable
BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		32-bit Digital Signal Processing Engines
DAC		AKM AK4458
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	9.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
THX Listening Modes
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X		via future firmware update
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced		via future firmware update
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	FLAC, WAV, Apple Lossless, WMA, MP3, DSD, AIFF, MPEG-4 AAC, LPCM
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, 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 USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD	FLAC, 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
THX Processing Mode
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 NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	AccuEQ Advance with AccuReflex™
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4)
Video Signal Upscaling	up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4	1080p to 4K
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 NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth		SBC, AAC
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi		via Onkyo Music Control app
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Domotz Pro Compatible
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
OvrC Compatible
AirPlay	AirPlay	AirPlay 2 after firmware update
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices	Onkyo Controller and Music Control apps
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
HDMI Inputs	8 (1 front)	7 (1 front)
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 Main, 1 Sub/Zone2)
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	1 (Rear)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3	7 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	2.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	3	2
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	HDMI, Mini-Jack
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
uport

ZONES	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	Pre Out	HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B)
Zone 3 Outs
Whole House Mode
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	1	1 (MAIN, 100 mA)
Remote (IR) Input/Output		1 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
On-Screen Display	Advanced Graphic User Interface	Graphical User Interface with Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
GUI Languages	3	7
Web Control
IP Control
Display	1 line
Remote Controller	RC024SR
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
ONKYO-RI System Control
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
Smart Grid-Ready
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio		TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Solid Aluminum Front
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 NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)		Customized Transformer
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Power Consumption	250 W	750 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 30 W/40 W	75 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.15 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-5/16" x 4-1/8" x 14-13/16" (with antenna up: 17-5/16" x 6-13/16" x 14-13/16")	435 mm x 173.5 mm x 379.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-15/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		534 mm x 265 mm x 468 mm 21" x 10-7/16" x 18-7/16"
Weight	8.5 kg (18 lbs 12 oz)	10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Weight of Package		13.5 kg (29.8 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1606	Onkyo TX-NR797
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	100 W (0.08% 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)	100 W (10% THD)	220 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	90 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		250 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		220 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		130 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	130 mV/47 k?Ω	200 mV/47 kΩ (1 kHz, 100 W/8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Power Output		85 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Phono Overload		70 mV (MM, 1 kHz 0.5%)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	98 dB	106 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		80 dB
Frequency Response (Analog In)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 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 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
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	2․1 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)	Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)	Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 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	530 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	2 Years

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

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