| GENERAL | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marantz | Pioneer |
| Series | Slimline | |
| Model | NR1509 | VSX-534 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | UK | Europe |
| Release Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Marantz NR1508 | Pioneer VSX-532 |
| Successor | Marantz NR1510 |
| AMPLIFIER | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Power Output | 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| 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 NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Digital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic) | |
| DAC | AKM AK4438 | |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | 384 kHz/32 Bit |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 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 | |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Optimum Surround | ||
| Advanced Surround | 10 + 1 | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | ||
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | ||
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| EQ Bands | 9-Band | |
| Symmetric EQ | ||
| Distance Adjustment | 0.1 feet | |
| Precision Distance | ||
| Polarity Check | ||
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ||
| Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
| Bass Sync |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2.2 |
| 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/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | 1080p to 4K | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | ||
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ||
| Bluetooth | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | |
| Remote App | Marantz 2016 AVR Remote App for iOS and Android devices | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 6 (1 front) | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | |
| USB DC Out Port | ||
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Outputs | ||
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 1 | 1 |
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | ||
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Hybrid Graphic User Interface | User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu |
| GUI Languages | 9 | 9 |
| Web Control | ||
| AV Navigator | ||
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | ||
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND/HEIGHT | |
| Display | 1 line | |
| FL Dimmer | ||
| Remote Controller | RC040SR | |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| Setup Assistant |
| RADIO | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM with RDS | FM/AM with RDS |
| Presets | 40 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | TuneIn | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Speaker Terminals | 5 | 5 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 5 | 2 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| 3D Space Frame Construction | ||
| High Grade Audio Components | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Toroidal Transformer | (EI) | |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 180 W | 465 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 25 W/35 W | 34.2 W |
| Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.2 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power off |
| PHYSICAL | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 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") | 435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm 17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8" |
| Dimensions of Package (W x H x D) | 525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm 20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8" | |
| Weight | 8.2 kg (18 lbs 1 oz) | 8 kg (17.6 lbs) |
| Weight of Package | 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Marantz NR1509 | Pioneer VSX-534 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 50 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) | 150 W (10% THD) |
| Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) | 85 W (1% THD) | 135 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) | |
| Phono Distortion | 0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 130 mV/47 kΩ | 200 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) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 109 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) | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio) |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| 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 | 3․0 + EDR | 4․2 |
| 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 - 108.0 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 | 522 kHz - 1611 kHz | 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 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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