Marantz Slimline NR1506

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    Highlights

    • 5.2 Channels
    • 5.1 Channel Processing
    • 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDR10, Dolby Vision
    • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
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    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. 2015 Lineup
    4. Successor
    5. Multi-zone Playback
    6. Inputs and Outputs
    7. Audio Section
    8. Video Section
    9. Evaluation
    10. Specifications

    Overview

    Marantz Slimline NR1506 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 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 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
    77
    Audio Features
    65
    Video Features
    94
    Connectivity
    79
    Zones
    55
    Radio
    89
    OVERALL
    77

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


    Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.

    Evolution of the series
    Model Year Chann. Power Dolby Atmos DTS:X HDR10 HDR10+ Dolby Vision Pass. Price
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    		2019 5.2 50 W 4K
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    		2018 5.2 50 W 4K
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    		2017 5.2 50 W 4K
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    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Marantz NR1510 vs NR1509 vs NR1508 vs NR1506.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz Slimline NR1506.

    PROs

    •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
    •   HDR10
    •   Dolby Vision
    •   New HDCP Version
    •   Wi-Fi
    •   Bluetooth
    •   USB Input
    •   RCA Pre-Outs
    •   Composite Video Inputs
    •   Ethernet
    •   Analog Tuner
    •   Pandora
    •   Spotify

    CONs

    •   Few Channels - 5.2
    •   Low Power Output - 50 W
    •   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 eARC
    •   No 8K Passthrough
    •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
    •   1 HDMI Outputs
    •   0 8K Input
    •   Few RCA Line Inputs
    •   No Phono Input
    •   No Zones
    •   No Digital Radio
    •   No Tidal
    •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

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

    AVERAGE

    •   6 HDMI Inputs

    Marantz 2015 Lineup

    In 2015 Marantz released 5 new receivers. Here is the lineup:

    Marantz 2015 Lineup
    ModelChannelsPowerMax. Ch. Proc.Pre OutsRoom Corr.Immersive AudioZones Price
    SR7010 Image cannot be found
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    		9.2125 W11.213.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRODolby Atmos
    DTS:X
    Auro 3D    		3
    SR6010 Image cannot be found
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    		7.2110 W9.213.2 Audyssey MultEQ XT32 + PRODolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    SR5010 Image cannot be found
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    		7.2100 W7.17.2 Audyssey MultEQ XTDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
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    		7.250 W7.12.2 Audyssey MultEQDolby Atmos
    DTS:X    		2
    NR1506 Image cannot be found 5.250 W5.12.2 Audyssey MultEQ1

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Marantz SR7010 vs SR6010 vs SR5010 vs NR1606 vs NR1506.

    Successor

    In 2017 Marantz Slimline NR1506 was replaced by Marantz NR1508. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Marantz Slimline NR1506 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Marantz NR1508 vs Marantz Slimline NR1506
    Works with Amazon Alexa vs
    HEOS vs
    AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
    Tidal vs
    Deezer vs
    Napster vs
    Higher DSD Sampling Rate via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz vs 2.8 MHz
    Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
    Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 2․1 + EDR
    Wider AM Frequency Range 520 kHz - 1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1710 kHz
    DOWNGRADES Marantz NR1508 vs Marantz Slimline NR1506
    Network Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
    High Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Marantz Slimline NR1506 vs NR1508.

    Inputs and Outputs

    Audio

    • Analog Pre-Outs: Marantz Slimline NR1506 has 2.2 preamplifier outputs which allow you to connect the a/v 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 a/v receiver to power the rest.
    • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 line inputs for analog audio connection.
    • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available for digital audio connection.
    • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel.

    Video

    • HDMI:
    • 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.
    • Inputs: 3   Outputs: 1

    Front A/V Inputs

    • HDMI, USB
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    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs6 (1 front)
    HDMI Outputs1
    8K Inputs
    USB Input1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs1
    Optical Outputs
    Coaxial Inputs1
    RCA Line Inputs3
    RCA Line Outputs
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs2.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    Composite Video Inputs3
    Composite Video Outputs1
    S-Video Inputs
    S-Video Outputs
    Component Video Inputs
    Component Video Outputs

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