Denon AVR-S950H vs Marantz NR1710

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Marantz NR1710
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Denon AVR-S950H
      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 Denon AVR-S950H 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 Denon AVR-S950H's being more powerful.


      Denon AVR-S950H Marantz NR1710

      Denon AVR-S950H was introduced in 2019. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 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 24/25/30p 4:4:4 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
      • 90 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 Denon AVR-S950H and Marantz NR1710 and gave them scores of 88 and 86 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Marantz NR1710

      Amplifier
      87
      Amplifier
      79
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      87
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      79
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      88
      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 Denon AVR-S950H and Marantz NR1710.

      PROS

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Marantz NR1710

      •   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
      •   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

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Marantz NR1710

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR
      •   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

      Denon AVR-S950H

      Marantz NR1710

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1

      Advantage of Denon AVR-S950H

      Denon AVR-S950H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S950H over Marantz NR1710.

      Denon AVR-S950H vs Marantz NR1710
      Higher Power Output 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      More HDMI Outputs 2 (simultaneous) vs 1
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 3
      Bigger Power Supply 460 W vs 250 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.08% THD) vs 50 W (0.08% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 125 W (0.7% THD) vs 70 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 185 W (10% THD) vs 100 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 145 W (1% THD) vs 90 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 98 dB

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      Denon AVR-S970H
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A3080
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A3040
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A2040
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      9.2 channel

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      7.2 channel

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      Denon AVR-X2700H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A1080
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha TSR-7850
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      7.2 channel

      95 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 Denon AVR-S950H.

      Denon AVR-S950H vs Marantz NR1710
      Bi-amp capability vs assignable
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.2 vs 2.2
      More Composite Video Inputs 2 vs 3
      Speaker A/B vs assignable
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Zone 2 Outs vs Pre Out
      +12V Trigger Output vs 1
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3․0 + EDR vs 4․1

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      Marantz NR1711
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Marantz NR1607
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Marantz SR6014
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      9.2 channel

      110 W

      Yamaha RX-A6A
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A1030
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      7.2 channel

      110 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Marantz Cinema 70s
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-A550
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Marantz NR1510
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      5.2 channel

      50 W

      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 Denon AVR-S950H Marantz NR1710
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC SBC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Google Assistant
        HEOS
        Many HDMI Inputs8 (1 front)8 (1 front)
        USB Input1 Front for USB memory1 (Front) for USB memory
        Phono Input
        Composite Video Inputs23
        Component Video Inputs22
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Denon AVR-S950H Marantz NR1710
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No DSD via HDMI
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Denon AVR-S950H 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 4 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S950H and 3 pair of line inputs on Marantz NR1710 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S950H and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Marantz NR1710 for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Denon AVR-S950H
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
        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.
      • Denon AVR-S950H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • 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. resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Denon AVR-S950H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Denon AVR-S950H: HDMI, USB
      • Marantz NR1710: HDMI, USB

      Denon AVR-S950H

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