GENERAL
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Brand Denon Marantz Series Slimline Model AVR-X250BT NR1510 Type A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Country UK USA Release Year 2018 2019 Predecessor Marantz NR1509
AMPLIFIER
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Channels 5.1 5.2 Power Output 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) Current Feedback Topology Discrete Amplification HDAM THX™ Certification Continuous 6 Ω Rated Certified 4 Ω Performance Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction Bi-amp Capability
AUDIO FEATURES
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit Maximum Channel Processing 5.1 5.1 D.D.S.C. HD Digital Alpha Processing Air Studios Monitor Certification Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Dolby Atmos Music Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Surround Upmixer Dolby Pro Logic PLII PLIIDolby Digital EX Surround EX DTS:X DTS Neural:X DTS Virtual:X DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:6DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS 96/24 DTS Express DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1IMAX Enhanced Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch InputNetwork Audio Formats MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD Music Playback via USB MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHzHigh Resolution Audio Formats via USB Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD Gapless Playback DSD via HDMI DSD via USB 2-ch InputDSD to PCM Converter USB DAC Jitter Reduction DTS Dialogue Control Dialog Enhancement Dialog Level Adjustment Dialog normalization Dialogue Lift Compressed Music Enhancer MDAX2High-resolution Music Enhancer Audyssey Dynamic EQ Audyssey Dynamic Volume Audyssey LFC Audyssey Sub EQ HT Audyssey DSX Direct Mode Pure Direct Mode Independent Subwoofer Outputs
CALIBRATION
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Audyssey MultEQAudyssey App Support Optimized Bass Redirection Bass Sync
VIDEO FEATURES
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
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 50/60Hz 4:4:4 Video Signal Upscaling Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component Video Upscaling Analog to Analog Video conversion isf Certified Calibration Control
CONNECTIVITY
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Wi-Fi Bluetooth SBC SBCBluetooth Headphone Transmission Works with Amazon Alexa Google Assistant Chromecast Built-In Apple Siri Works with SonoS HEOS DTS Play-Fi MHL Input DLNA 1.5 Domotz Pro Compatible Remote Monitoring with ihiji OvrC Compatible AirPlay AirPlay 2Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPadRemote App Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devicesInstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
TERMINALS
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
HDMI Inputs 5 6 (1 front) HDMI Outputs 1 1 8K Inputs USB Input 1 (Front) for USB memory USB DC Out Port Optical Inputs 2 1 Optical Outputs Coaxial Inputs 1 RCA Line Inputs 2 3 RCA Line Outputs XLR Line Inputs Phono Input Multi-Channel Input RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 2.2 XLR Pre-outs Composite Video Inputs 2 3 Composite Video Outputs 1 1 S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Ethernet Ethernet Switch PC In Front A/V Inputs HDMI, USB Speaker A/B Headphone Out 6.3 mm (1/4") 6.3 mm (1/4") Detachable Power Cord Flasher In Remote Control In/Out 0 / 0
ZONES
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Number of Zones 1 1 RS-232C Interface +12V Trigger Output Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0
MISCELLANEOUS
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
On-Screen Display Hybrid Graphic User InterfaceGUI Languages 3 3 Web Control IP Control Control4 SDDP Display 1 line 1 lineRemote Controller RC-1225 RC040SR Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display / / / / Denon Link HD Setup Assistant Quick Select plus / Quick Select /
RADIO
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AMDigital Radio Internet Radio TuneInPandora Spotify Tidal Deezer Napster SiriusXM
CONSTRUCTION
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Front Panel not Metal Solid Aluminum Front Speaker Terminals 5 5 Large Speaker Terminals 5 Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals High Grade Audio Components Gold plated RCA terminals
POWER
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Power Supply AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Toroidal Transformer (EI)Power Consumption 300 W 180 W No Sound Power ECO On/Off: 26 W/35 W ECO On/Off: 25 W/35 W Standby Power 0.1 W 0.2 W ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function Auto Power off
PHYSICAL
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Dimensions (W x H x D) 434 mm x 151 mm x 319mm 17 1/8" x 6" x 12 5/8" 440 mm x 105 mm x 378 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 175 mm x 378 mm) 17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 15" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 7" x 15") Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) 520 mm x 184 mm x 491 mm Weight 7.5 kg 8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz) Weight of Package 10.5 kg
SPECIFICATIONS
Denon AVR-X250BT
Marantz NR1510
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 70 W (0.08% THD) 50 W (0.08% THD) Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.7% THD) 60 W (0.7% THD) Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC) 100 W (10% THD) Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 130 W (1% THD) 85 W (1% THD) Phono Distortion 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) 200 mV/47 kΩ 130 mV/47 kΩ Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) 2.5 mV S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 98 dB 98 dB S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A) 74 dB Phono RIAA Deviation ±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Frequency Response (Analog In) +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) DSD Sampling Rates via USB 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) Video Frequency Response 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) Ethernet Standard 100BASE-TX Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Version 4․2 + EDR 4․1 Bluetooth Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz USB Terminal USB2.0 5V, 1 A FM Frequency 87.5 MHz - 108.0 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: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf) FM Effective Sensitivity 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) 1.2 µV (12.8 dBf) FM S/N Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz) Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0% AM Frequency 522 kHz - 1611 kHz 520 kHz - 1710 kHz AM Effective Sensitivity 18 µV 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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