Marantz NR1710 vs Yamaha RX-A670

      Marantz NR1710

      Yamaha RX-A670
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Marantz NR1710
      4. Advantage of Yamaha RX-A670
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Marantz NR1710 to Yamaha RX-A670 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 Marantz NR1710's being less powerful.


      Marantz NR1710 Yamaha RX-A670

      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.

      Yamaha RX-A670 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

      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

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Marantz NR1710 and Yamaha RX-A670 and gave them scores of 86 and 84 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.

      Marantz NR1710

      Yamaha RX-A670

      Amplifier
      79
      Amplifier
      83
      Audio Features
      85
      Audio Features
      84
      Video Features
      95
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      87
      Connectivity
      81
      Zones
      79
      Zones
      65
      Radio
      96
      Radio
      88
      OVERALL
      86
      OVERALL
      84

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

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Marantz NR1710 and Yamaha RX-A670.

      PROS

      Marantz NR1710

      Yamaha RX-A670

      •   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
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Digital Radio
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Marantz NR1710

      Yamaha RX-A670

      •   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
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Zones
      •   No Pandora
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


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

      AVERAGE

      Marantz NR1710

      Yamaha RX-A670

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs

      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 Yamaha RX-A670.

      Marantz NR1710 vs Yamaha RX-A670
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Newer HDCP Version 2.3 vs 2.3
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      isf Certified Calibration Control vs
      AirPlay AirPlay 2 vs AirPlay
      More HDMI Inputs 8 (1 front) vs 4
      Phono Input vs
      More RCA Pre-Outs 2.2 vs 0.2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB vs USB, mini-jack Audio
      Speaker A/B assignable vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      +12V Trigger Output 1 vs
      Web Control vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM vs FM with RDS
      Pandora vs
      Napster vs
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      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 4․1 vs 2․1 + EDR
      Higher FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB vs Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Marantz NR1710.

      Marantz NR1711
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-A880
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Marantz NR1607
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Yamaha RX-V585
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Denon AVR-X1700H
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Marantz NR1609
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      7.2 channel

      50 W

      Denon AVR-X2600H
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      7.2 channel

      95 W

      Marantz NR1510
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      5.2 channel

      50 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-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Advantage of Yamaha RX-A670

      Yamaha RX-A670
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-A670 over Marantz NR1710.

      Marantz NR1710 vs Yamaha RX-A670
      Higher Power Output 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      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
      DSD via HDMI vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      Dialogue Lift vs no presence speakers required
      Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4 vs up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 4 (1 front)
      RS-232C Interface vs
      Digital Radio vs DAB/DAB+
      Bigger Power Supply 250 W vs 260 W
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 50 W (0.08% THD) vs []
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 100 W (10% THD) vs 135 W (10% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB vs 110 dB
      Lower FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% vs Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%

      Check out other receivers which are frequently compared to Yamaha RX-A670.

      Yamaha RX-V483
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      5.1 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V583
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-A870
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-V383
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      5.1 channel

      70 W

      Yamaha RX-A2070
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V683
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A2050
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      9.2 channel

      140 W

      Yamaha RX-V685
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      7.2 channel

      90 W

      Yamaha RX-A3070
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      9.2 channel

      150 W

      Yamaha RX-V6A
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      7.2 channel

      100 W

      Yamaha RX-A680
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      7.2 channel

      80 W

      Yamaha RX-V485
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      5.1 channel

      80 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 Marantz NR1710 Yamaha RX-A670
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQ YPAO sound optimization
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        eARC
        New HDCP Version2.32.3
        Wi-Fi with Wireless Direct
        Bluetooth SBC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa on MusicCast (Voice control using your Alexa device like Echo or Echo Dot)
        USB Input1 (Front) for USB memoryUSB memory, portable audio player
        Composite Video Inputs33
        Ethernet
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM with RDS
        Spotify
        Tidal
      WEAKNESSES Marantz NR1710 Yamaha RX-A670
        Low Power Output50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on 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 3 pair of line inputs on Marantz NR1710 and 4 pair of line inputs on Yamaha RX-A670 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Marantz NR1710 and 1 optical input and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Yamaha RX-A670 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:
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         8 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Yamaha RX-A670
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A670
        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.
      • Marantz NR1710
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.
      • Yamaha RX-A670
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Marantz NR1710: HDMI, USB
      • Yamaha RX-A670: USB, mini-jack Audio

      Marantz NR1710

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