Marantz NR1508 vs Pioneer VSX-935

GENERAL	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Brand	Marantz	Pioneer
Series	Slimline
Model	NR1508	VSX-935
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA	North America
Release Year	2017	2021
Predecessor	Marantz NR1506	Pioneer VSX-934
Successor	Marantz NR1509

AMPLIFIER	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Channels	5.2	7.2
Power Output	50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design		Direct Energy
Current Feedback Topology
Discrete Amplification
HDAM
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
DAC		AKM AK4458
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	5.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
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, DSD
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD	Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD
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
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Sound Retriever		Advanced (2ch)
Sound Retriever AIR
Digital noise Reduction
Tone Control		All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer	MDAX2	Advanced Sound Retriever
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Surround
Advanced Surround
Front Stage Surround Advance
Virtual Speakers
Virtual Depth
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Audyssey MultEQ	MCACC
Audyssey App Support
Manual MCACC
MCACC Memory		1
Reflex Optimizer
Phase Control
Auto Phase Control Plus
Full Band Phase Control
Standing Wave Control
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version		2.1
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)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K/60p and 4K/120p
Video Signal Upscaling		1080p to 4K/8K and 4K to 8K
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
Super Resolution
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
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 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices	Pioneer Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
HDMI Inputs	6 (1 front)	6
HDMI Outputs	1	2 (1 MAIN, 1 SUB/ZONE 2)
8K Inputs		3
USB Input	1 (Front) for USB memory	2 (1 Front)
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	1
RCA Line Inputs	3	5 (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
Composite Video Outputs	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	HDMI, USB	USB, Mini-Jack
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
Flasher In
Remote Control In/Out	1 / 1

ZONES	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Number of Zones	1	2
Powered Zones		2
Zone 2 Outs		HDMI, RCA Line Out (shared with Zone B line out)
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output		0 / 0

MISCELLANEOUS	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
On-Screen Display	Hybrid Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages	3	7
Web Control
AV Navigator
IP Control
PreAmp Mode
Display	1 line
FL Dimmer
Remote Controller	RC033SR	RC-974R
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	/ /
Setup Assistant

RADIO	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Analog Tuner	FM/AM	FM/AM
Presets		40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Front Panel		Brushed
Solid Aluminum Front
Speaker Terminals	5	9
Large Speaker Terminals	5	9
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
3D Space Frame Construction
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer	(EI)
Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
Transformer Stabilizer
Power Consumption	180 W	460 W
No Sound Power	ECO On/Off: 25 W/35 W	55 W
Standby Power	0.2 W	0.10 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Dimensions (W x H x D)	440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-3/8" x 4-1/4" x 14-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-3/8" x 6-7/8" x 14-7/8")	435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm 17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		536 mm x 265 mm x 458 mm 21-1/8" x 10-7/16" x 18-1/16"
Weight	8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz)	9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)
Weight of Package		12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Marantz NR1508	Pioneer VSX-935
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	50 W (0.08% THD)	80 W (0.08% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	60 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)	100 W (10% THD)	170 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)	85 W (1% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)		160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		125 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		85 W
THD		0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	130 mV/47 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		3.5 mV/47 kΩ
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		8 Ω - 600 Ω
Rated Headphone Power Output		80 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/Pure Audio)
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI		2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB	5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz	11.2 MHz, 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	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	3․0 + EDR	4․2
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	USB2.0 5V, 1 A	Front : Ver.2.0, 5 V/0.5 A Rear : Ver.2.0, 5V/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	520 kHz - 1710 kHz	530 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity	18 µV
Warranty	3 Years	1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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