| GENERAL | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marantz | Pioneer |
| Series | Slimline | Elite |
| Model | NR1606 | SC-67 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Predecessor | Marantz NR1605 | |
| Successor | Marantz NR1607 | Pioneer SC-77 |
| AMPLIFIER | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 9.2 |
| Power Output | 50 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 140 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | ||
| Amplifier Design | Class D3 | |
| Current Feedback Topology | ||
| Discrete Amplification | ||
| HDAM | ||
| THX™ Certification | Select™2 Plus | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | ||
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | ||
| Bi-amp Capability | assignable | Front / Center / Surround / B-Speaker |
| AUDIO FEATURES | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | TI Aureus x 2 | |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/32 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 9.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | ||
| Dolby Atmos Music | ||
| Dolby TrueHD | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | ||
| Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | |
| Dolby Digital EX | ||
| Surround EX | ||
| DTS:X | ||
| DTS Neural:X | ||
| DTS Virtual:X | ||
| DTS Neo | Neo:X | |
| 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, AIFF, DSD | LPCM, WAV 192kHz, MP3, ACC, WMA, FLAC 192kHz |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, DSD |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | up to 192 kHz | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit |
| High Resolution Audio Formats via USB | Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | 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 | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) | |
| Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | ||
| Dialog Enhancement | ||
| Dialog Level Adjustment | ||
| Dialog normalization | ||
| Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | ||
| Digital noise Reduction | ||
| Tone Control | All Channels | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | MDAX2 | Advanced Sound Retriever |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit32 (96 kHz) Audio Processing | |
| Digital Filter Slow Mode | 192 kHz | |
| 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 | 15 + Headphone Surround | |
| Wide Surround | ||
| Front Stage Surround Advance | (Focus/Wide) | |
| Headphone Surround | ||
| Virtual Speakers | Surround Back / Height / Depth / Wide | |
| Virtual Depth | ||
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs |
| CALIBRATION | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Audyssey MultEQ | Advanced MCACC |
| Audyssey App Support | ||
| Manual MCACC | ||
| MCACC Memory | 6 | |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | ||
| Full Band Phase Control | ||
| Standing Wave Control | ||
| EQ Bands | 9 | |
| Symmetric EQ | ||
| X-Curve | ||
| Distance Adjustment | 1/2 Inch | |
| Precision Distance | ||
| Polarity Check | ||
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | ||
| Optimized Bass Redirection | ||
| Bass Sync |
| VIDEO FEATURES | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| 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/30p |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K 30/25/24p 4:4:4 | up to 1080/24p (Marvell Qdeo) |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component, Composite | Component****, Composite |
| Component Video Upscaling | ||
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | ||
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 1080p (1125p) |
| Stream Smoother | ||
| Pure Cinema | ||
| Video Parameter Adjustments | Advanced Video Adjust - HD Sources Progressive Motion - YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black level | |
| Triple HD noise Reduction | ||
| Super Resolution | ||
| isf Certified Calibration Control |
| CONNECTIVITY | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | |
| Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) | |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | ||
| Chromecast Built-In | ||
| Works with SonoS | ||
| HEOS | ||
| DTS Play-Fi | ||
| MHL Input | Front | |
| DLNA 1.5 | ||
| Domotz Pro Compatible | ||
| Remote Monitoring with ihiji | ||
| OvrC Compatible | ||
| AirPlay | AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod, iPhone and iPad | iPod/iPhone/iPad |
| Remote App | Marantz Remote App for iOS and Android devices | iControlAV2012(iPad, iPhone, Android) |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue |
| TERMINALS | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI Inputs | 8 (1 front) | 8 (1 front) |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for Sub/Zone4) |
| 8K Inputs | ||
| USB Input | 1 (Front) for USB memory | 1 Front |
| USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | |
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| Optical Outputs | 1 | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 2 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 5 |
| RCA Line Outputs | 1 | |
| XLR Line Inputs | ||
| Phono Input | ||
| Multi-Channel Input | ||
| RCA Pre-Outs | 2.2 | 11.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | ||
| Composite Video Inputs | 3 | 5 (1 front) |
| Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 2 |
| S-Video Inputs | ||
| S-Video Outputs | ||
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | 3 |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Ethernet Switch | ||
| PC In | ||
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB, Composite Video |
| Speaker A/B | assignable | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | ||
| Flasher In | ||
| Remote Control In/Out | 1 / 1 | |
| adapterport |
| ZONES | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Zones | 2 | 4 |
| Powered Zones | 2 | 2 and 3 |
| Zone 2 Outs | Pre Out | Component Video, Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Subwoofer |
| Zone 3 Outs | Composite Video, RCA Pre/Line Out + Sub | |
| Zone 4 Outs | HDMI | |
| RS-232C Interface | ||
| +12V Trigger Output | 1 | 2 (Main, Zone2, Zone 3, Zone 4) |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 2 / 1 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Display | Advanced Graphic User Interface | GUI with Album Art |
| GUI Languages | 3 | |
| Web Control | ||
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | (Z2 & Z3) | |
| HDMI Speaker B Link | ||
| AV Navigator | ||
| PC Set-Up | With Remote Maintenance | |
| IP Control | ||
| PreAmp Mode | (Front Off, Front & Center Off) | |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | 10 Mode (Bi-Amp / Zone 2 / B-Speaker / Surround Back / Front Height / Front Width | |
| Display | 1 line | |
| FL Dimmer | ||
| Function Rename | ||
| Remote Controller | RC024SR | Learning |
| Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | / / | |
| Setup Assistant |
| RADIO | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM/AM |
| Presets | 63 | |
| Digital Radio | ||
| Internet Radio | vTuner | |
| Pandora | ||
| Spotify | ||
| Tidal | ||
| Deezer | ||
| Napster | ||
| SiriusXM |
| CONSTRUCTION | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Insulated Dual Chassis | |
| Front Panel | Aluminum (Hairline) | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | ||
| Construction | Advanced Direct Construction | |
| Speaker Terminals | 7 | 11 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 7 | 11 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | ||
| Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals | ||
| 3D Space Frame Construction | ||
| High Grade Audio Components | ||
| Gold plated RCA terminals |
| POWER | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Toroidal Transformer | (EI) | |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | ||
| Transformer Stabilizer | ||
| Power Consumption | 250 W | 370 W |
| No Sound Power | ECO On/Off: 30 W/40 W | |
| Standby Power | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | ||
| Auto Power Standby | ||
| Auto Power off |
| PHYSICAL | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 440 mm x 105 mm x 376 mm (with antenna: 440 mm x 173 mm x 376 mm) 17-5/16" x 4-1/8" x 14-13/16" (with antenna up: 17-5/16" x 6-13/16" x 14-13/16") | 435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm 17-1/8" x 7-1/4" x 17-3/8" |
| Weight | 8.5 kg (18 lbs 12 oz) | 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs) |
| SPECIFICATIONS | Marantz NR1606 | Pioneer SC-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 50 W (0.08% THD) | |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC) | 140 W (0.08% THD) | |
| Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 70 W (0.7% THD) | 180 W (1.0% 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) | 90 W (1% THD) | |
| Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven) | 230 W (1.0% THD) | |
| Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive | 770 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%) | |
| THD | 0.04% (1 kHz, 130 W + 130 W, 8 Ω) | |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 130 mV/47 k?Ω | 400 mV/47 kΩ (Line) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM) | 5 mV/47 kΩ | |
| Rated Lineout Level and Impedance | 400 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) | |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 98 dB | 103 dB |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | +1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode) | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y) 0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR) 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Video Frequency Response | 5 Hz to 60 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Component) 5 Hz to 10 MHz, 0 dB/-3 dB (Composite) | |
| Ethernet Standard | 100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| Bluetooth Version | 2․1 + EDR | |
| Bluetooth Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
| HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 55 mA | |
| HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 1 A | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 5V, 1 A | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 2.1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz |
| FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.) | Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 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 | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz |
| AM Effective Sensitivity | 18 µV | |
| Warranty | 3 Years | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
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